Send us a textThe C-List Podcast - Episode 2 Overview Guest: Andrew Rush – Co-founder of Star Catcher | Space Company in Jacksonville, FLAbout: In this episode, Jen and Arash meet with Andrew Rush, Co-Founder and CEO of Star Catcher, a company based in Jacksonville, FL that is working to build the first power grid in space.Podcast Breakdown with Timestamps1:00 – 2:05 | Introduction Overview of today’s episode with guest Andrew Rush.2:14 – 5:40 | What is Star Catcher? Andrew introduces his company, its goal of building the first power grid in space, and why space-based power remains a challenge.5:40 – 7:40 | How does the technology work? Explanation of how mirrors and magnifiers collect and redirect solar energy to satellites, concentrating power over long distances.7:40 – 9:45 | Who are the competitors? Comparison with other companies in Canada, the UK, and California working on power beaming. Star Catcher’s approach emphasizes backward compatibility to ease adoption.9:45 – 11:00 | Where is Star Catcher in the development process? Overview of Star Catcher’s timeline, team growth, funding, and their progress building prototypes.11:00 – 16:39 | How does seed funding work? Insights into raising seed funding, what investors look for, and the 200+ VC meetings Andrew and his co-founders did in a month. 16:39 – 18:15 | What’s next for Star Catcher? Key upcoming milestones, customer interest, and planned demonstrations.18:15 – 21:10 | Rapid-fire word association game with Andrew Fun and candid reactions to various space-related words and concepts.21:10 – 24:40 | Andrew’s background and path to space entrepreneurship From physics to patent law to space startups – how his diverse background helped him in the space industry.25:30 – 29:44 | The commercialization of space How the second golden age of space is transforming industries and everyday life.29:44 – 31:40 | How do new discoveries happen in space? Microgravity’s role in manufacturing, drug discovery, and the limitless energy from the sun.31:40 – 33:17 | How long until space commercialization becomes mainstream? Predictions for the next decade, moon missions, and longer-term prospects for Mars.33:17 – 38:00 | Will we ever have flying cars? Reflecting on past sci-fi predictions vs. today’s technological advancements.38:00 – 40:17 | Does Andrew believe in aliens? Personal thoughts on the possibility of extraterrestrial intelligence.40:17 – 42:54 | Building a space business in Jacksonville Why Jacksonville is an underrated tech hub and its advantages over traditional tech cities.42:54 – 44:33 | COVID’s impact on tech and location flexibility How the pandemic changed perceptions of tech startups outside Silicon Valley.44:33 – 47:47 | Speaking at the United Nations World Space Forum Andrew shares his experience discussing space policy and access at an international level.49:10 – 50:33 | Preventing dystopian space scenarios Addressing risks like space debris and orbital pollution.50:33 – 53:00 | The role of government and policy in Star Catcher’s work Navigating laws and regulations as part of operating in the space industry.56:12 – 56:50 | Advice for aspiring entrepreneurs Encouragement to share ideas, network, and embrace serendipity.56:50 | Podcast Wrap-Up with Jen & Arash Closing thoughts and episode summary. 

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