Listen "#35 - Working in a Space Start-Up: Work-Life Balance, Personal Ambitions, and Misconceptions About Success"
Episode Synopsis
In this week’s episode, I’m joined by Nicolò Donà dalle Rose, a friend who works for a start-up in the space industry.This episode really encapsulates the concept of ambitious minds, as our conversation recreates the kind of dinner table chat you’d have with your friends - genuine talk about work, life, and ambitions.In this episode, Nico shares his journey from studying international politics, to landing in the space industry, whilst giving us a glimpse into how Loft Orbital is reducing the barriers for sending satellite missions into space.We also discuss the importance of mentors and relationships for personal and professional development, Nico’s passion for learning, how he landed a job working for a space startup, and his core principles for living a successful life. Expect to learn:02:42 Early Career and Education 06:28 Transition to the Space Industry 09:09 Transferrable Skills to Work in the Space Industry 11:25 Current Role and Learning in the Space Sector 19:29 Mentorship 26:30 Future Aspirations and Reflections 53:11 The Importance of Open-Minded Discussions 55:46 Innovation in the Space Sector 57:22 Balancing Risk and Speed in Business Decisions 01:00:14 The Value of Meaningful Relationships 01:13:53 Defining Success 01:21:21 The Future of Remote and Hybrid Work 01:32:39 The Role of Space in Global Collaboration Welcome to the ambitious mind of Nicolò Donà dalle RoseFollow NicoLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolo-dona-dalle-roseCheck Out Loft OrbitalLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/loft-orbital/Website - https://www.loftorbital.comGet In TouchLinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/jay-lawrence-5a4b3357/Website - ambitiousmindspodcast.comInstagram - www.instagram.com/ambitiousmindspodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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