🚀 Episode: Matt Gjertsen – From the Flightline to SpaceX to Startups

Matt Gjertsen has lived a life that blends military discipline, startup hustle, and a love for space. From early dreams of going to Mars, to serving as an Air Force instructor pilot, to shaping HR and training during SpaceX’s Crew Dragon era — his path has been anything but ordinary.

Now, through his own leadership courses and podcast, Matt explores what makes great teams tick — from the grind of late nights at startups to mission-focused endeavors. In this conversation, he shares how his military background gave him unique insights into building high-performing teams, why space still pulls at his heart, and how we can intrigue the world beyond the space bubble.

🌌 Expect talk of leadership, resilience, space stations, and the culture that pushes humanity further.

🎧 Tune in if you want to know what it takes to lead where it matters most — whether in the cockpit, the boardroom, or orbit.

Matt's Links:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewgjertsen

https://bettereverydaystudios.com/

Host / Producer of Leadership Launchpad Podcast

https://leadershiplaunchpad.captivate.fm/listen