Cold Star Project
The Cold Star Project examines the challenges of rapid scaling that founders in the technology and space manufacturing sectors encounter. It argues that financial resources alone are insufficient to overcome these obstacles. The podcast offers insights into common scaling problems and provides strategies to address them before they become unmanageable.
Episodes
REPLACEMENT: Ex-Pentagon Software Chief Says 80% of Your Job Is Already Gone
80% of your daily workload didn’t vanish because you were laid off: it’s because autonomous software simply took over.In this episode of the Cold Star Project, we sit down with Nicolas Chaillan, the first Chief Software Officer of the U.S. Air Force and Space Force. After famously walking away from the Pentagon to sound the alarm on a legacy bureaucracy losing the software race to China, Nicolas h
The Hard Truth About Building a Space Business | Daniel Faber, Orbit Fab
What's the hard truth about building a space business?For years, the commercial space industry was defined by optimism. Lower launch costs, new investment, and ambitious founders created the belief that space companies could scale quickly. The reality has been far more complex.In this episode of the Cold Star Project, I sit down with Daniel Faber, founder of Orbit Fab, to discuss the hard less
The New Space Race Is About Resources Not Exploration
The New Space Race Is About Resources Not ExplorationWith Namrata GoswamiThe Cold Star Project - Season 2, Episode 101Hosted, Directed, and Produced by Jason KaniganSpace is no longer about exploration.The real shift is happening around resources. Water, energy, and the ability to build and operate beyond Earth. That changes what matters, and who matters.In this episode of The Cold Star Project, I
Is the U.S. Already Losing the Space Nuclear Race?
Is the U.S. Already Losing the Space Nuclear Race?Nuclear reactors may be critical for the future of space exploration. But as the United States debates policy and regulation, China is rapidly advancing plans for nuclear power systems in space. From powering lunar bases to enabling deep space missions, space nuclear power systems could determine which nations lead the next era of space development
Science Fiction's Secret Power: How Stories Built the Modern World
Science Fiction's Secret Power: How Stories Built the Modern WorldThe Cold Star Project - Season 2, Episode 99Hosted, Directed, and Produced by Jason KaniganWhat if science fiction didn’t just predict the future — but helped create it?In this conversation, we explore how post-World War II science fiction shaped how societies think about nuclear war, AI, surveillance, and autonomous weapons bef
Why the Space Force Needs a Tony Stark Acquisition Model
Why the Space Force Needs a 'Tony Stark Acquisition Model'The Pentagon takes years to build what China develops in months. But what if the problem isn't the technology: it's the system itself?Colonel Eric Felt (ret.) spent his career inside the machine—leading the Air Force Research Lab Space Vehicles Directorate and shaping Space Force acquisition at the Pentagon. Now he's bre
What Can We Learn from INTERWAR Tanks to Build the Perfect Space Vehicle?
What Can We Learn from INTERWAR Tanks to Build the Perfect Space Vehicle?Nicholas Moran (The Chieftain) returns to Cold Star Project for an in-depth analysis of interwar tank doctrine development and its applications to modern space defense.Episode Focus: How seven major nations approached mechanized warfare challenges between 1918-1939, examining their strategic constraints, doctrinal solutions,
Space Force: 4 Things YOU Need to KNOW About the Future of Warfare - CSP S04E22
Space Force: 4 Things YOU Need to KNOW About the Future of Warfare - Interview with Joel MozerIn this revealing interview with Dr. Joel Mozer, retired Chief Scientist of the US Air Force and Space Force, discover insights reshaping America's Space Force and warfighting strategies. Based on a three-year study, Dr. Mozer reveals why space has hit a critical "tipping point", transformin
NASA's BIGGEST Moon Challenges for University Students! [Paul van Susante] - CSP S05E08
NASA's BIGGEST Moon Challenges for University Students - Interview with Paul van SusanteHow do we generate power on the Moon — and keep it running through the harsh 14-day lunar night? In this episode of the Cold Star Project, Dr. Paul van Susante of Michigan Tech shares what it really takes to make lunar infrastructure a reality.From lunar robotics to the NASA Watts on the Moon Challenge, Dr. van
WWII Innovation Machine: Freedom's Forge and the Arsenal of Democracy [Bill Conley] - CSP S04E21
WWII Innovation Machine: Freedom's Forge and the Arsenal of Democracy - Interview with Bill ConleyHow did America transform from a peacetime economy to the "arsenal of democracy" before entering WWII? In this compelling interview, Dr. Bill Conley—former Director of Electronic Warfare at DARPA and current CTO at Mercury Systems—delves into the insights from Freedom's Forge by Arthur Herman. The boo
Supercharging the DEFENSE Innovation Game for an Unrivaled Advantage! [Mike Brown] CSP S04E20
"Supercharging the DEFENSE Innovation Game for an Unrivaled Advantage!"with guest Mike BrownThe Cold Star Project - Season 4, Episode 20Hosted, Directed, and Produced by Jason KaniganWar On the Rocks article:https://warontherocks.com/2023/09/revisiting-the-hedge-strategy-with-renewed-urgency/Fast Follower Strategy paper:https://coldstarproject.com/fastfollowerThis video contains clips fr
Meet the MASTERMINDS Behind 2025's Most Epic Space Piracy Book! [Hugh Taylor and Marc Feldman] CSP S03E03
"Meet the MASTERMINDS Behind 2025's Most Epic Space Piracy Book!"With guests Marc Feldman and Hugh TaylorThe Cold Star Project - Season 3, Episode 23Hosted, Directed, and Produced by Jason KaniganThe Book: Space Piracy: Preparing for a Criminal Crisis in Orbit published by John Wiley & Sons, 2025https://www.wiley.com/en-us/Space+Pir...Get the book on Amazon (non-affiliate link):h
Mike Brown - What is the Role of Commercial Technology In Great Power Competition? - CSP S04E18
Past Defense Innovation Unit Director, visiting Scholar at Stanford, former large tech company CEO, and current venture capitalist Mike Brown is this interview guest on the Cold Star Project. Host Jason Kanigan asks Mike about the role of commercial technology in Great Power competition. We discuss:
what "commercial technology" is (not just silicon chips)
the organizing principle of
Tim Anderson - "A Personal 2023 Wrap-Up of the Space Industry" - Cold Star Project S02E98
US Navy Commander and defense contractor Tim Anderson returns to the Cold Star Project to give an update on what he's seen in the space industry over the past six months. This interview has a different format than usual. Host Jason Kanigan and Tim have a relaxed conversation about talent acquisition and collaboration, quantum computing, AI for space, launch systems, and a lot more. The big tak
Rand Simberg - Let’s Talk About Safety and Building Codes In the Space Industry
"Recovering aerospace engineer" Rand Simberg is on the Cold Star Project to discuss three space industry issues. With host Jason Kanigan, Rand elaborates on:
Overvaluing "safety first" in the space industry, and his book, Safe Is Not An Option
Building codes for orbital, cislunar, and BEO facilities (which do not exist yet
The uniqueness and benefits of equatorial LEO.
U
Paul Rulkens - What Do Corporations Hire a High Performance Culture Coach For? - CSP S04E16
Paul Rulkens is frequently hired by organizations looking to install or improve their high performance culture. Examples are KPMG, Nestle, Uber, Siemens, and Mercedes Benz. But what does this mean in practical terms? What are these leaders bringing Paul Rulkens in to do? Jason Kanigan of the Cold Star Project continues the conversation with Paul about what it takes to have a high performance cult
Greg Hodgin - How Can We Create a Tech Dev Consortium In the Space Industry?
ZC Institute founder Greg Hodgin is the guest this time on the Cold Star Project. Dr. Hodgin is assembling a tech development consortium comprised of space industry labs and researchers. How has he done it? Where does the funding come from? Host Jason Kanigan asks Dr. Hodgin:
How did you get into the space industry?
What is your long term vision and how did you arrive at it?
Can you share st
Michelle Hanlon - What Does Space Resource Utilization Really Mean In Space Law? CSP S02E97
Michelle Hanlon, PhD, is a well-known space lawyer. With Jason Kanigan, host of the Cold Star Project, she discusses initiatives in space law that have happened over the past couple of years. We address these questions:
What in your opinion are the major updates in space law in the past several years? How do they impact the industry? (Artemis Accords,
Lux/UAE, Space Resource Utilization topics)
John Caprani - "Is Your Content an Advertisement for Your Skills?" [Social Media]-Cold Star Project
Fellow copywriter John Caprani joins Jason Kanigan on the Cold Star Project. Their topic: Methods by which the social media content you post can be an advertisement for your skills. When does this work? When does it not? John and Jason dig into the answers.
Questions covered include:
Who is this for?
Why is using content as an advertisement for your skills important?
Where does it lead?
Robert Twiggs and Matt Craft - "What Can We Do to Educate Our Kids In Space and STEM?" - CSP S04E15
Robert Twiggs and Matt Craft, through Twiggs Space Labs, have run pilot Space and STEM / STEAM training programs for kids through the state of Virginia. Bob Twiggs is known as the "Father of the CubSat" for his co-development of the CubeSat standard. As they expand to serve the rest of the United States, Bob and Matt appear on the Cold Star Project to share their practices and vision.
H
Nicholas Loise - How Can You Improve Your Sales Force To Maximize Enterprise Value? - Cold Star Project
Sales Performance Team founder Nicholas Loise returns to the Cold Star Project. He was President of Glazer Kennedy Inner Circle - GKIC/Magnetic Marketing, involved with GKIC 8 years; Owner of a Direct Response Agency and Outsourced Sales Leader Company; Adjunct Professor of Marketing, North Park University; MBA from North Park; VP Sales & Marketing Provena Mercy Medical Center 9 yrs, a $156 Mi
Jacob Meyer - How Can We Create Commercial Space Products with SBIRs? - Cold Star Project S05E07
Jacob Meyer, PhD, is VP of Technology at ATSP Innovations. He has experience with SBIRs and the struggles of creating commercial products from them. Host Jason Kanigan of the Cold Star Project discusses these challenges with Dr. Meyer.
USEFUL LINKS:
ATSP Innovations website: https://www.atspinnovations.com/
OpEx Society: https://www.opexsociety.org
America's Future Series: https://www.ame
Paul van Susante - How Are We Going to Power Our First Projects On the Moon? - CSP S05E06
Dr. Paul van Susante of Michigan Technological University, a past guest (link below), returns to the Cold Star Project. We're discussing his participation in a number of investigative projects and NASA challenges related to powering our first projects on the Moon. Host Jason Kanigan asks Paul about the:
LuSTR grant
NASA Watts on the Moon centennial challenge phase I, where they won the $10
Jon Reyes - How Can A Great Copywriter Help You Scale A Business From The Ground Up? - CSP S02E96
Did you know there are people with a specific skill set who can jumpstart your business? Copywriters like Jon Reyes and Jason Kanigan have the knowledge and experience to grow your business fast. Jon Reyes has been a copywriter for many years and worked for some of the top personal development names. With fellow copywriter and Cold Star Project host Jason Kanigan, Jon discusses:
* working with t
Bill Conley - Communication and Deterrence: Concert of Europe vs. Modern Day Diplomacy? - CSP S04E14
Bill Conley was a DARPA Program Manager, then the US Department of Defense's expert on electronic warfare for four years, and is now Chief Technology Officer at Mercury Systems. Our topic is a comparison of the 19th Century's Concert of Europe vs Modern Day's communication and methods of deterrence. Cold Star Project host Jason Kanigan asks Bill Conley:
What is effective communicatio
Rhonda Stevenson - Can We Create A Commercial Space Industry More Quickly? - CSP S05E05
President and CEO of Orbital Assembly Rhonda Stevenson is our guest this time on the Cold Star Project. With host Jason Kanigan she discusses the challenges of building a truly commercial space company. We cover the capabilities of Orbital Asembly, as well as Rhonda's personal efforts to build consortiums and attract customers to the space industry.
USEFUL LINKS:
Orbital Assembly w
David Driscoll - What Scaling Problems Can You Find In SBIR/STTR Product Commercialization? - CSP S05E04
Just because you CAN create a product doesn't mean you SHOULD. What Scaling Problems Can You Find In SBIR/STTR Product Commercialization? While small batches may work in the lab, commercializing will require large quantities and unexpected issues from supply chain through chemical reactions may change. The results from these issues may well prove the venture impossible to complete under current co
Wes Schaeffer - How Does 12 Weeks To Peak Help Founders and Salespeople? - Cold Star Project S04E13
Sales trainer Wes Schaeffer is back on the Cold Star Project, and our topic is his free 12 Weeks To Peak sales accountability program. Host Jason Kanigan participated in 2022 Q4's version and 12 Weeks To Peak has been re-released for 2023. The two sales trainers share elements and results of this free accountability program for founders and salespeople. Come along with us and find out if it's righ
Nicolas Chaillan - "Are We In The Nic Of Time To Save America?" - Cold Star Project S04E12
Past Chief Software Officer of the US Space Force and Air Force Nic Chaillan is back on the Cold Star Project. Over the past year, Nic has developed his own learning platform, Learn With Nic. He has also hosted his own show, In The Nic Of Time. Host Jason Kanigan asks Nic:
What have you learned in running your own show, In The Nic Of Time?
What have you learned about the general state of softw
Glenn Carlson - What Is The Modern Mission of the Association of Old Crows? - CSP S02E95
Former Air Force Lt. Colonel and instructor Glenn Carlson was president of the electronic warfare industry's Assocation of Old Crows in 2022. Cold Star Project host Jason Kanigan asks AOC President Glenn Carlson: -
Tell us about how the AOC started
Tell us about your background, how you joined the Old Crows, and how you became its president
What’s your mission? How do you s
Mike Read - What Does The ISS Have To Do With The Commercialization of Space? - CSP S05E03
Mike Read is in the role of Manager, ISS Business and Economic Development Office at NASA Johnson Space Center. But what does the International Space Station have to do with the commercialization of space? Cold Star Project host Jason Kanigan asks Mike:
You have a non-engineering background yet are in the space field. Tell us about how this happened
What is the scope of your responsibilities i
Paul Rulkens - How Do We Lead And Manage Smart People? - Cold Star Project S04E11
High performance culture expert Paul Rulkens returns to the Cold Star Project, and this time we're discussing how to manage smart people. In "brain" organizations, people have strong opinions and they're often right. So how do you lead these intelligent, educated and strong willed people to achieve great results?
Cold Star Project host Jason Kanigan asks Agrippa Consulting founder Paul Rul
Jonathan McDowell - Are We Building Enough Space Infrastructure Starting With JWST? - CSP S02E94
Harvard-Smithsonian astrophysicist Jonathan McDowell is back on the Cold Star Project, and our topic is space infrastructure. From the Deep Space Network though JWST and Starlink, host Jason Kanigan and Dr. McDowell discuss what our experience so far has been and what our priorities in the field should be. Cold Star Tech founder Jason Kanigan asks Dr. Jonathan McDowell about Starlink altitude char
Becky Schultz - When Should We Be Thinking About SBIR/STTR Product Commercialization? - CSP S05E02
CEO of Compass Technology Group LLC Becky Schultz joins host Jason Kanigan on the Cold Star Project, and our topic of discussion is commercialization of products developed through SBIR/STTR grant funding. Jason asks Becky:
Tell us about your background and its relevance to SBIR/STTR awards
What was your initial intention in getting grant money: to develop tech/IP, or move towards commer
David Carroll - How Does Product and Customer Development Work With Phase I and II SBIRs?
CU Aerospace President David Carroll kicks off a new season of the Cold Star Project as we discuss the challenges of productizing a new space tech invention. After the struggle of winning an SBIR, then developing the technology, what are the hurdles to commercializing the result?
Host Jason Kanigan asks Dr. Carroll:
What problem were you aiming to solve when you applied for the sp
Chris Stott - Can We Really Have Data Storage On The Moon? - Cold Star Project S02E93
Chris Stott has created several successful space businesses and organizations. Yet when he first told me about his stealth project a few months ago, I was more than a little skeptical. Could data storage on the Moon actually work?
Now that Lonestar Lunar has come out of stealth mode, Chris can explain what the company is doing and why. Cold Star Project host Jason Kanigan asks Chris Stott:
Marco Cross - Space From the Front Lines - Cold Star Project S02E92
Marco Cross recently completed his Masters degree in space engineering at Brown University, and is now Engineering & Commercialization Advisor at Cold Star Technologies. His experience includes developing and commercalizing products, chief engineer on satellite design projects, and commercial space launch.
Host Jason Kanigan and Marco Cross discuss:
Topic: SBUDNIC satellite
M
Nicholas Borroz - What Are The Common Business Challenges Of Space Companies - CSP S03E21
Space industry analyst Nicholas Borroz moved from America to New Zealand to get a PhD in International Business, and ultimately start a space consultancy. But how did he break into the field, and what has he learned about the business of space--and the approach of most space sector companies to it? Space business owners, students and inventors seeking venture capital will find important informatio
Gordon Roesler - A Space Superhighway?
In this special episode Dr. Gordon Roesler, past DARPA Program Manager and president of Robots In Space, joins Cold Star Tech's Jason Kanigan to elaborate on his idea of a "Space Superhighway". We have logistics systems on Earth, and they provide teremendous economic value: how can we have a similar system in space?
USEFUL LINKS:
Dr. Roesler's article on The Hill: https://thehill.c
Arthur Alphin - Emotion vs Expertise, Precedent vs Fact: Could You Be Fooled? CSP S04E10
We are simply not as "science-y" as we think we are. People presented to us as experts, precedent, and emotions non-factually impact our decisions--and can put the wrong people behind bars for a long time. Fashion of the moment, storytelling, and "they way we've always done things" can be enemies of improvement. Do you believe you're immune to such influences?
Lt. Col. Arthur Alphin is a f
Matthew Travis - Why Do We Need Environmentally Friendly Propulsion For Space Launch? - CSP S02E91
Experienced space startup founder Matthew Travis returns to the Cold Star Project. What has his journey and pivot been like as he finds product-to-market fit in the space industry? What need is there for environmentally friendly propulsion for space launch and spacecraft? Host Jason Kanigan asks Matt:
What indicators have you found that point to a need for environmentally friendly propulsion tech
Chris Quilty - What Makes A Good Startup In The Space Industry? - Cold Star Project S03E20
Space industry analyst Chris Quilty joins host Jason Kanigan on the Cold Star Project to discuss what makes a good startup in the field. As a 20+ year veteran of space and satellite analysis, Chris founded Quilty Analytics in 2016. Jason asks Chris:
What was it that made you realize opening your own firm was a better idea after 20 years of working for another firm?
You speak about benchmarking
Adam Anderson - Should I Be Looking To Fire Myself As A Space Or Defense Founder? - CSP S03E19
Venture capitalist Adam Anderson got into the space industry by way of cybersecurity. He knows what it takes to start up successful businesses--and when to get out of your own way as the founder so the business can grow further. Host Jason Kanigan asks Adam:
How did you get involved in space investing? What was your journey to get to now?
What level have you been involved in in space investing
John Bicknell -How Can We Think Differently About Space Domain Awareness?- Cold Star Project S02E90
Are there new and unexpected ways to gather and interpret data in the space domain awareness field? More Cowbell Unlimited founder John Bicknell thinks so. Combining interests in operations research and national security, John looks to develop valuable predictive insights. Cold Star Project host Jason Kanigan asks John Bicknell:
what is your background and how did you get into space?
How d
Nicolas Chaillan - What’s Happening With DevSecOps In The DoD? - Cold Star Project S04E09
Nicolas Chaillan is the past Chief Software Officer for the US Space Force and Air Force. He lead a number of software initiatives in the US Department of Defense (DoD) and has demonstrated an impressive ability with project and change management. Host Jason Kanigan asks Nic:
For those who haven’t heard of you yet, please give us the highlights of your DoD involvement and CSO experience
How did yo
Eric Felt - What Is The State of Space And US National Security With AFRL/NM? - CSP S02E89
Director of the Air Force Research Lab/New Mexico's Space Vehicles Directorate Col. Eric Felt joins us for a discussion of US national security and the state of the space industrial base on this episode of the Cold Star Project. Host Jason Kanigan asks Col. Felt:
In your talk earlier this year at the National Security State of the Space Industrial Base 2021 event you termed the US position as “
Shelli Brunswick - How Does Advocacy And Mentorship Influence The Space Industry? - CSP S02E88
The COO of Space Foundation, Shelli Brunswick, is our guest on this episode of the Cold Star Project. After a successful Air Force career Shelli has taken on many mentorship and influencer roles in the space industry. But how impactful are advocacy and mentorship roles in space? Host Jason Kanigan asks:
Tell us about Space Foundation’s mission
What have been your biggest challenges as Chief Ope
Eva Blaisdell "Lady Rocket" - How Does A Brand Personality Impact The Space Industry? - CSP S02E87
As "Lady Rocket", Eva Blaisdell has developed a brand personality in the space industry. She brings relevancy to space for regular people through education and events. In this episode of the Cold Star Project, host Jason Kanigan asks Lady Rocket:
How and why did you pick the “Lady Rocket” brand? How has this choice of branding affected your impact over time?
What’s your mission and how do you k
Basuti Bolo - How Is The Space Industry Impacting Southern Africa? - Cold Star Project S02E86
Basuti Bolo is a space educator in Botswana and Zimbabwe. In this episode of the Cold Star Project, host Jason Kanigan explores the state of the space industry in Southern Africa by asking Basuti:
What was your experience growing up, and how did you get involved with STEM? What path did you take to enter your field?
Botswana and Zimbabwe are landlocked countries… how has their geography impacte
Daniel Penaranda - What Is The ISU-FIT Commercial Space Program Like? - Cold Star Project S02E85
Space business development and aeronautical engineering pro Daniel Penaranda is on the Cold Star Project to share his experience in International Space University - Florida Institute of Technology's (ISU-FIT) Commercial Space Program.
This graduate level course prepares participants for the realities of creating commercial space businesses. Join us as host Jason Kanigan asks Daniel:
Tell u
Rick Ward - Has The Time Come For Edge Computing In Space? - CSP S02E84
Rick Ward is the founder of OrbitsEdge, a space industry firm focused on edge computing. Has the time come for the adoption of edge computing in space? Cold Star Project host Jason Kanigan asks Rick:
Lay out the case for edge computing in the context of the space industry...We’re about to generate more data and put more strain on the Deep Space Network...how do we handle it? What technology is n
Gordon Roesler - Why Do We Need Commercial Logistics Systems for Space? - Cold Star Project S02E83
Robots In Space founder Dr. Gordon Roesler returns to the Cold Star Project following his appearance as a speaker at the State of the Space Industrial Base 2021 event. We're looking at the need for commercial logistics systems for space, and why the US needs to invest in these in a hurry.
Cold Star Project host Jason Kanigan asks Gordon Roesler:
Let’s describe our topic: Logistics in spa
How Can US Space and Defense Startups Team with Primes and Government using govmates? - CSP S03E18
Space and defense startups frequently have a tough time "being heard" in the field. Not only that, but these small companies struggle with learning the byzantine paths to discovering and connecting with prime contractors and government organizations who could be looking for their technical help. Katie Bilek co-founded govmates in 2015 to smooth the way and assist in making teaming connections. If
Peter Thorpe - How Does An Artist Endeavour To Inspire People To Embrace Space? - CSP S02E82
Can an artist inspire people to embrace space? This is what illustrator Peter Thorpe has been doing since the mid-1980s. Peter has typically worked as a book cover illustrator, but he has also done logos, magazine covers and posters. With a 20-year span as the Space Frontier Foundation's Creative Director, Peter has had an impact on the space industry. How has this unusual career and impact come a
Edmund Burke - What Does It Take To Get On The Test Launch Schedule At Vandenberg AFB? - CSP S02E81
What does it take to get on the test launch schedule at Vandenberg Air Force Base? How do so many organizations unnecessarily delay their time because of unexpected but avoidable issues? Edmund Burke of Space Information Labs joins host Jason Kanigan on the Cold Star Project to explain range safety compliance - happenings, trends, success, and failure.
We discuss:
The shift to Autonomous
David Walker - Will America Still Be A Superpower In 2040? - Cold Star Project S04E08
Past Comptroller General of the United States, professor at the US Naval Academy, former Defense Business Board appointee, and author David Walker returns to the Cold Star Project--and this time we're addressing the question of whether the United States will still be a superpower by 2040. David has authored the book America In 2040: Still A Superpower? A Pathway To Success. What's wrong with Ameri
Narayan Prasad - How Did a Commercial Space Business Evolve With Satsearch? - CSP S03E17
Dr. Narayan Prasad, COO of Satsearch, is my guest on this episode of the Cold Star Project. In an industry often frustrated by lack of funding, Narayan has helped guide Satsearch into becoming a truly commercial space business. But what differences are required, both in mindset and execution? Host Jason Kanigan asks Narayan:
What led you to the founding of Satsearch? What was that process like a
Phil Gerbyshak - What Do Sales, Process and Results Have to Do With Scaling Businesses? - CSP S02E80
The CRO of Process and Results, Phil Gerbyshak, is on the Cold Star Project to share his experiences and views on what it takes to successfully grow a business. There's a lot more to it than engineering and sales! Host Jason Kanigan asks Phil about sales, process and leadership as follows:
You’ve had opportunities to lead salespeople, such as coaching 160 sales professionals and 25 or so sales
Douglas Loverro - Can We Solve Geopolitical Problems In Space? - Cold Star Project S02E79
Past Associate Administrator, Human Exploration and Operations at NASA and US Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Space Policy Douglas Loverro is on the Cold Star Project. We're discussing geopolitics, national security, and the space industry. Cold Star Project host Jason Kanigan asks Doug:
Part of your messaging is to “advocate for greater use of commercial capabilities and
TS Kelso - What Are the Challenges of Satellite Tracking With TLEs - Cold Star Project S02E78
Dr. TS Kelso is a principle scientist behind understanding and using TLE data for identifying, tracking and predicting the orbital paths of satellites. For decades he has promoted the development of programs with increasing ability to work with TLEs. Most recently he has led the creation of CelesTrak, a data visualization tool allowing anyone online to see what satellite orbits look like. But how
Andrew Aldrin - What Direction Does The Space Economy Need To Move In? - Cold Star Project S03E16
Dr. Andrew Aldrin is back on the Cold Star Project and this time we're diving into the funding sources and direction for the space economy. What needs to happen and what should we be looking at? Does the Silicon Valley investment model fail in the space industry? Are there obvious next steps, or do we need to continue to guess what's on the horizon? Andy shares his valuable experience and perspect
Yan Song - How Can We Truly Transform Organizational Culture? - Cold Star Project S04E07
Dr. Yan Song is back to complete our deep dive into operationalizing cultural development. This complex, systems thinking topic concludes with Yan's Step 4, transforming the culture. But how is this actually done?
Cultural Development with Dr. Yan Song series playlist: https://coldstarproject.com/culturaldevelopment
Slide stills:
Competence slide: https://coldstarproject.com/
Yan Song - What Is The Second Step To Take In Operationalizing Cultural Development? - CSP S04E06
Dr. Yan Song and Cold Star Project host Jason Kanigan continue our exploration of what it takes to operationalize cultural development in organizations. In this deep talk we're looking at Steps Two and (unexpectedly for me, but we didn't want to leave people stranded) Three in a four-part process. I ask Yan about the following:
I had to laugh because the points on slide 7 “Enter New Territ
Yan Song - What Is The First Step To Take In Operationalizing Cultural Development? - CSP S04E05
Now that we've covered what operationalizing cultural development means, in the first episode of this series (CSP S04E04), Dr. Yan Song returns to the Cold Star Project to tackle the next step. How do we put this into action? What is the first step in operationalizing cultural development? With host Jason Kanigan, Dr. Song digs into systems thinking and the approach he has arrived at for taking ef
Yan Song - How Can We Solve the Challenge of Operationalizing Cultural Development? - CSP S04E04
Systems Thinking thought leader and Fortune 500 executive Yan Song is our guest on this first episode of a series on the Cold Star Project. Our series topic is about culture in organizations. The question we're asking in this episode is: How can we solve the 21st Century challenge of operationalizing cultural development? Begin with the possibility that we can build culture development right into
Jason Kanigan - The Promise of Space Entrepreneurs talk at Space Horizons 2021 - CSP S02E77
Cold Star Tech founder Jason Kanigan speaks at Brown University's Space Horizons 2021 event. [**NOTE: the first few seconds are indeed silent... in the video version there is a title slide.] The topic is space entrepreneurship, particularly on the commercial side. Jason covers what he has found in interviewing over 150 space industry academics, experts and founders, and the state of commercial spa
Atul Vashistha - How Does the Defense Business Board Influence US Department of Defense? CSP S04E03
Atul Vashistha, globalization & outsourcing author and business founder, is on the Cold Star Project to explain how the Defense Business Board works. With considerable experience on the board, serving three presidents, Atul offers the perspective of vice chair and having managed board task forces. Host Jason Kanigan asks Atul to detail the process by which the Defense Business Board learns wha
Marty Waldman - Where Are We Going To Get the Power for Space Applications From? - CSP S02E76
Marty Waldman's space career has spanned over 44 years and counting. He worked on missile defense, the space shuttle, and many other space projects through the US Navy and Air Force. He is the principal associate at Space Information Labs and president of United Horizons. Also, Marty founded the Southern Nevada chapter of the National Defense Industry Association and is active in the American Inst
David Walker - How Important Is Culture In Government Operations? - Cold Star Project S04E02
David Walker is a past Comptroller General of the United States, professor at the US Naval Academy, former Defense Business Board appointee, and author. He's on the Cold Star Project to discuss the role of culture in government operations, including with his own experience in the Government Accountability Office and on the Defense Business Board. Host Jason Kanigan asks:
// Defense Busines
Simon Drake - Can Regular People Invest In Space? - Cold Star Project S03E15
Space Ventures Investors co-founder, managing director and partner Simon Drake is heavily involved in bringing the ability for regular people to invest in space companies. In his role as a space sector venture capitalist, he is able to pull data and see trends that help realizing this vision. In this episode of the Cold Star Project with host Jason Kanigan, Simon discusses:
- What is your vision
Bleddyn Bowen - What Will War In Space Really Look Like? - Cold Star Project S02E75
Bleddyn Bowen, PhD, is the author of War In Space: Strategy Space Power, Geopolitics. He has a different point of view on space warfare than the typical one we see from fanboys and mechanistic white papers. On this episode of the Cold Star Project, host Jason Kanigan asks Bleddyn:
How do you operationally define space power? What are the “levers and dials”? What does “winning” mean in this envir
Joseph Paris - Who Has The Wisdom? Operational Excellence and Growing Your Organization - CSP S04E01
State of Readiness author Joseph Paris is the inaugural guest on Season Four of the Cold Star Project. Joseph is also the founder of the Operational Excellence Society and Readiness Institute, and is the go-to expert for OpEx executives of large civilian and military organizations. In this conversation with fellow OpEx pro and Cold Star Project host Jason Kanigan, we discuss:
why the typical Op
David Buehler - How Is CHPS Going To Benefit Space Force? - CSP S02E74
Captain David Buehler of the Air Force Research Lab's Space Vehicles Directorate is on the Cold Star Project to talk about the CHPS program. The CHPS program will monitor cislunar space, extending to 272,000 miles and beyond: a 10X reach in range and 1000X increase in volume. With host Jason Kanigan, Capt. Buehler discusses:
Why is cislunar space of interest to the AFRL?
What is CHPS?
Why has
Ben Kaebe - How Are Australian Space Robotics Startups Being Helped by SpAARC? - CSP S02E73
The Australian Space Automation, Artificial Intelligence and Robotics Control Complex (SpAARC) in Perth is opening, and Dr. Ben Kaebe is its Technical Interface Manager. What will SpAARC do, and how will it help space startups? Join host Jason Kanigan on the Cold Star Project to find out. Jason asks Dr. Kaebe:
how he ended up in Australia, having been born in Germany
the vision for the co
Tim Anderson - How Could The Success Of SpaceX Starship Change The Space Industry? - CSP S03E14
Commander Tim Anderson is not only a US Naval Reserve officer with responsibilities in war planning, but is also in a defense contractor role managing ship repairs and modernization. In this interview hosted by Jason Kanigan of the Cold Star Project, Commander Anderson discusses how government and Department of Defense makes up its mind on spending, and how you can make use of that process.
Eric Felt - What's New At The AFRL Space Vehicles Directorate? - Cold Star Project S02E72
Col. Eric Felt is the Director at Air Force Research Laboratory Space Vehicles Directorate. He is also one of 49 Air Force Research Lab, Phillips Research Site officers selected to join the United States Space Force. With host Jason Kanigan on the Cold Star Project, Col. Felt discusses:
Regarding the State of the Space Industry 2020 Report that you were one of the four main signatories of, what
Nigel Gibson - How Can Effective Executive Search Help Founders In The Space Industry? - CSP S02E71
Gibson Professional Search founder Nigel Gibson is on the Cold Star Project. With host Jason Kanigan he's sharing how his executive search firm helps space companies grow faster and with fewer hiring mistakes.
Nigel had a sales & marketing executive career in broadcasting, satellite communications and telecom prior to starting his own satellite communication, telecom and media ex
Nicholas Loise - How Do Founders Stumble And What Is The Antidote? - Cold Star Project
Sales Performance Team founder Nicholas Loise is back on the Cold Star Project because we have to have a conversation about founders. Why do founders stumble, and what is the antidote?
If you find yourself as a founder or CEO getting distracted, off target, and not achieving the goals you know you need to be reaching, listen in.
Nick Loise email at Sales Performance Team: nick@sale
Aaron Burnett- How Is Crowdsourced Investing Via Spaced Ventures Helping Space Industry?- CSP S03E13
Spaced Ventures co-founder Aaron Burnett is on the Cold Star Project to share how providing this platform for crowdsourced investment in space companies helps the industry grow. Host Jason Kanigan asks Aaron:
Explain the value you believe you’re bringing to the space community with SV
What was the experience of building the platform like?
What have you learned and what is the most surprising
Hub Urlings - What Is The Promise of IoT In Space? - Cold Star Project S02E69
What developments have there been in the Internet of Things with regards to the space industry? As smallsat and launch costs continue to fall, what promise does the IoT bring to space? Hub Urlings of the M2sat IoT Lab and Ceryx Projects is with host Jason Kanigan on the Cold Star Project to explain. We cover:
what "Satellite IoT is" for the layperson, and what capabilities it brings for what user
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