Stefan Powell transitioned from early rocketry experiments to co-founding Dawn Aerospace, a company pioneering rapid, reusable spaceflight. As CEO and CTO, he's leading the development of the Mk-II Aurora—a rocket-powered aircraft designed to fly to space twice in a single day, offering a sustainable and cost-effective alternative to traditional launch systems. And yes, Elon Musk is watching. 👀What You’ll Learn in This Episode:✅ How aircraft-like operations are revolutionizing space access✅ The business model enabling multiple daily flights without toxic emissions✅ Dawn's approach to competing with established players like SpaceX✅ Insights into scaling a deep-tech startup from prototype to global impactWhy This Episode Will Change Your Perspective on Aerospace:🌍 Exploring sustainable practices in spaceflight📈 Understanding the economics of rapid, reusable launch systems🚀 The evolving landscape of the space industry beyond traditional giants🔗 Connect with Stefan Powell:https://www.linkedin.com/in/spowell111/🔗 Learn more about NZVC: Website: https://www.nzvc.co.nzMark Pavlyukovskyy – https://www.linkedin.com/in/pavlyukovskyy/Hendrik Remigereau – https://www.linkedin.com/in/hendrik-remigereau-09a03067/⏳ Timestamps:00:00 – Introduction: From early experiments to aerospace innovation06:22 – Founding Dawn Aerospace and early challenges13:15 – Development of Mk-II Aurora and its unique capabilities23:40 – The importance of green propulsion in modern spaceflight38:10 – Competing in the aerospace industry without massive funding46:55 – Building a hardware company in New Zealand58:00 – Advice for aspiring deep-tech entrepreneurs🔔 Subscribe for in-depth conversations with pioneers in technology and innovation.#TechMatesPodcast #AerospaceInnovation #SustainableSpaceflight #StartupJourney #GreenTech #DawnAerospace #FutureOfFlight #NewSpace

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