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The C-List Episode 2 Featuring Andrew Rush of Star Catcher
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The C-List Podcast - Episode 2 Overview
Guest: Andrew Rush – Co-founder of Star Catcher | Space Company in Jacksonville, FL
About: 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 Timestamps
1:00 – 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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