Aerospace is on the brink of an electronic revolution, and at the forefront is Nate Millecam, Co-Founder & CEO of EP Systems. With a bold vision to electrify aviation and beyond, EP Systems has secured over $100M in funding and partnered with top names to make fully electric aircraft a reality.

Rob Huberty, former Navy SEAL and Co-Founder & COO of ZeroEyes. Rob shares how his proximity to previous shooting tragedies and military experience led him and his co-founders to create an AI-powered solution that's revolutionizing gun detection and prevention.

Meet Richard Tame, a seasoned finance executive who is now serving as the CFO of Coeus Institute, an AI data driven analysis company. His journey across various industries and renowned corporations, from British Airways to tech giants like Amazon, Meta, and Lyft, has been marked by a wealth of diverse experiences. With a standout tenure as CFO at Aurora, the groundbreaking autonomous vehicle startup, Richard navigated the complexities of a rapidly expanding enterprise, orchestrating successful capital raises and forging strategic alliances that propelled Aurora to success in the fiercely competitive realm of self-driving cars.

Jackson Moses is a successful serial entrepreneur and early defense tech investor. He currently serves as the Founder and Managing Partner of Silent Ventures, an early stage venture firm investing in aerospace, defense, and national security startups including Anduril, Castelion, Chaos, Hadrian, and Saronic.

Dr. Seth Lederman, CEO and Chairman of Tonix Pharmaceuticals, shares insights into his journey from medical practice to pharmaceutical entrepreneurship. From his early days combating the AIDS epidemic to specializing in rheumatology and fibromyalgia research, Dr. Lederman discusses the lessons learned from founding and leading Tonix Pharmaceuticals.

Dr. Lederman offers valuable insights into the dynamics of drug development and commercialization. He also shares his perspective as a seasoned CEO, providing actionable advice on effective leadership and fostering a culture of innovation within the company. With the impending launch of Tanmaya, Tonix's pioneering product for fibromyalgia management, Dr. Lederman highlights the company's mission to address unmet medical needs and enhance patient well-being.

Jeff Hart is a partner at AE Industrial Partners, a Private Equity firm with over $6 Billion in AUM that has invested in some of the most exciting aerospace, security, and industrial companies across the country including Firefly Aerospace, Sierra Space, and York Space Systems.

Justus Kilian, Managing Partner at Space Capital, discusses how to create a culture of excellence, why Elon Musk interviewed the first 1,000 hires at Tesla, and how to find your dream mentor.

Meagan Murphy Crawford, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of SpaceFund, which has invested in over 20 Aerospace companies including SpaceX, Axiom Space, and Voyager Space.

Trailblazing Her Own Path In Venture Capital In Space (0:00)

Meagan M. Crawford's journey from a personal financial planner at Primerica to her role in space-related industries ⁠(02:07)⁠

Meagan's perspective on evaluating business plans and what stood out in successful pitches ⁠(14:13)⁠

Setting the company up for success ⁠(21:40)⁠

How to manage being on eight boards and how to effectively run them ⁠(23:49)⁠

Maximizing the value in board meetings ⁠(26:53)⁠

Meagan's reflections on mistakes made in her career and how she overcame them ⁠(29:31)⁠

The importance of asking “Why Not?” ⁠(30:47)⁠

The impact of educators and counselors on her career ⁠(32:49)⁠

Founders' Common Mistakes ⁠(34:13)⁠

Finding the balance of being a mom and a partner ⁠(37:50)⁠

Managing the dark days as an entrepreneur ⁠(44:20)⁠

One piece of advice that Meagan received ⁠(45:38)⁠

Meagan's favorite book ⁠(48:09)⁠

The number one piece of advice for founders ⁠(56:52)⁠

Andrea Hippeau is a Partner at Lerer Hippeau, an early-stage venture capital fund that has invested in some of the most forward thinking brands - Warby Parker, Allbirds, Cotopaxi, Casper, and Thrive.

Hadi Chaudhry is the CEO & President at CareCloud, a publicly traded healthcare technology company. Hadi was an early employee at CareCloud where he rose the ranks helping take the company public and eventually becoming CEO. He has over 20 years of experience in the industry, and has been at the forefront of driving innovation and efficiency in healthcare management.