Daniel Jablonsky, CEO of Ursa Major

What does it take to lead a company at the forefront of hypersonic technology? You’re about to find out! Dan Jablonsky, CEO of Ursa Major, joins Katherine to unpack his unique journey from Navy nuclear engineer to attorney, and now, a visionary leader transforming aerospace innovation.

With over 100 days as CEO, Dan shares his leadership philosophy, the power of adaptability, and how he’s building a company culture where values are not just written on a wall but are lived every single day. Dan also uncovers the fascinating link between humility and paranoia in business and reveals how Ursa Major is revolutionizing aerospace, taking designs from concept to test in just 29 days. This episode is a masterclass in innovation, resilience, and mastering change to turn potential into real-world impact. Don’t miss it!

Key points throughout include:

100 Days as CEO of Ursa Major
Cool Tech Isnt Enough: Turning Innovation into Real-World Impact
The Challenges and Breakthroughs in Hypersonic Technology
Leading Through Change: The Essential Human and Strategic Elements Required
Embracing Disruption: How to Recognize and Leverage Moments of Transformation
Can Your Life Story Shape Your Leadership Journey?
How to Maintain Team Cohesion and Focus During Transformation
Must Know Communication Tactics for CEOs and GMs
Why No Company Has a Predetermined Right to Exist!
Balancing Core Competencies and Radical Innovation
What the Future Holds: Hypersonic Innovation and Unmatched Speed

“Just because you have a great technology or a great set of people or even a great position in the marketplace, you may not tomorrow. Be two things, be humble in your approach to that, and be, to some degree, quite paranoid about what the marketplace and the environment might do to your company.” – Dan Jablonsky.

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