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At just nineteen, Onkar Singh Batra, a young aerospace entrepreneur, is redefining what it means to lead in aerospace. Moreover, his journey shows that innovation can begin at any age.

He’s the founder and CEO of Apolink, a YC-backed startup creating a 24/7 Internet for satellites. Therefore, his work is redefining how communication happens in low Earth orbit.

What began with launching satellites in high school has evolved into a Silicon Valley venture that’s reimagining how spacecraft stay connected. As a result, Apolink is helping eliminate communication dead zones in low Earth orbit.

“You can’t go at it alone. Space forces you to be a team player.” Indeed, that belief defines how Onkar Singh Batra leads his team at Apolink.

That belief defines his leadership style.
In this conversation, Onkar Singh Batra, the aerospace entrepreneur behind Apolink, shares how he earned credibility as a teenage founder in one of the world’s most technical industries, what it takes to manage engineers twice his age, and why true innovation in aerospace comes from those unafraid to think differently.

This episode isn’t just about satellites — it’s about leadership, humility, and the courage to challenge convention in a field that demands precision and persistence in equal measure.

Inside This Episode with Onkar Singh Batra, Entrepreneur

• Furthermore, Apolink is building the always-on communication layer for low Earth orbit.
• In addition, Onkar explains what it takes to earn credibility as a young founder in aerospace.
• The funding and focus behind YC’s newest space startup.
• Meanwhile, leadership evolves when managing engineers twice his age.
• Finally, slowing down and reconnecting with nature helped him cure founder burnout.
• What “the next frontier of connectivity” means for the future of aerospace operations.

Why It Matters

If you’re in aerospace, defense, or satellite communications, this episode offers a front-row look at the next wave of space-tech leadership. Ultimately, it reveals how collaboration and purpose drive real innovation.

As an aerospace entrepreneur, Onkar Singh Batra represents a new kind of founder: one who blends engineering depth with human insight to build technology that connects the world — and beyond.

Finally, for more profiles on young founders redefining technology, explore our Emerging Leaders section.

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