The global economy is launching into space - are you? Tune into the Vector, Space Commerce Institute’s monthly show exploring the trends, topics, and insights driving the space ecosystem. Engage live on LinkedIn or listen later on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube Music.
Episodes
Monday Oct 16, 2023
Monday Oct 16, 2023
Why are intellectual property protections important for space entrepreneurs and innovators? What resources are out there for visionaries looking to secure funding, license their products, and commercialize their ideas? On this episode of The Vector, Kathy Vida, Director of the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) joins host Kelli Kedis Ogborn to highlight the office’s plethora of resources available to innovators. With a surge in patent applications within fields such as space technologies, space-adjacent domains, and artificial intelligence, understanding the intellectual property landscape has never been more vital. Tune in for tips on how to engage with government agencies, avoid common IP pitfalls, and take full advantage of USPTO resources.
Monday Oct 16, 2023
Monday Oct 16, 2023
Did you know that invisible orthodontics came from materials research in space? Or that Easy VI, a solution to clean up soil and groundwater contaminants worldwide, originated as a product to clean rocket parts?
Meredith Reeves, NASA’s Technology Transfer Expansion Lead at Kennedy Space Center, joins host Kelli Kedis Ogborn on the Vector for a scintillating conversation about space spin-off technology. As opportunities for research in space skyrocket, there are endless possibilities for connecting space technology with our day-to-day lives. Join us to learn how NASA engages with startups, entrepreneurs and communities to launch space spin-off opportunities into orbit.
Wednesday Oct 11, 2023
Wednesday Oct 11, 2023
How do government and private sector stakeholders approach space research and development differently? What role does policy and regulation play in enabling or hindering new capabilities? This month, Matt Tompkins, Vice President of the Outpost Space Portfolio, sits down with host Kelli Kedis Ogborn for a wide-ranging discussion filled with practical tips and insights for NewSpace entrepreneurs. Listen and learn about how successful companies are navigating the intertwined yet distinct private and public sectors of the space ecosystem, engaging commercial, national security, and civil verticals.
Wednesday Oct 11, 2023
Wednesday Oct 11, 2023
How is a South-Florida based initiative helping entrepreneurs from all industries venture into space? Dr. John Wensveen, Chief Innovation Officer at Nova Southeastern University, talks with host Kelli Kedis Ogborn about a budding partnership between the Space Foundation and the Alan B. Levan | NSU Broward Center of Innovation. Tune into this month’s episode of the Vector to discover how the LEVL5 SPACEDOCK project aims to grow the space industry in South Florida, challenging everyone to expand our collective understanding of space-relevant innovation.
Wednesday Oct 11, 2023
Wednesday Oct 11, 2023
How can starry-eyed NewSpace entrepreneurs balance their idealistic ambitions with pragmatic business approaches? Industry experts Zaheer Ali and Jamie Lesser from NewSpace Finance sit down with Kelli Kedis Ogborn on the Vector to share their insights and strategic advice. How can entrepreneurs unlock multiple business models, maximize utilization of existing space infrastructure, and determine whether investors are the right strategic fit? Tune in for a wealth of practical pointers from these distinguished guests.