Posts by Aly Bondoc

“Compliance is a revenue driver, because you’re going to attract more customers that want your business when your shop looks pristine.” – Shawn Cheadle You’ve got a great product. You’re chasing contracts. Maybe you’re eyeing VC funding or dreaming of an IPO. But if you ignore legal and compliance early on, those dreams could blow…

“What this industry didn’t need was another aerospace executive. It needed someone willing to ask why we do things the way we do” – Peter Krauss Peter Krauss didn’t grow up in aerospace. He never worked in defense. So how did he become CEO of one of the most innovative space tech companies in the…

“The reality is people, through their careers, have been held back because of taking risk and failing” – Mitch Stevison The space industry is evolving at warp speed, and the leaders who will thrive are those willing to embrace disruption, challenge legacy thinking, and build resilient teams. In this episode, Mitch Stevison shares what future…

“The last two to three years have brought more change to the satellite industry than the previous two decades combined.” – Tim Winter In this episode of Mission Critical, Katherine Jerald sits down with Tim Winter, CEO of iDirect Government, to discuss the massive disruptions shaping the satellite communications (SATCOM) industry and what they mean…

Ready for a masterclass in team building? Trailblazer Chandra Marshall from Lockheed Martin shares her journey from political science major to influential leader in multi-domain combat systems. Chandra’s leadership style is anchored in psychological safety—creating environments where team members are free to voice their ideas and challenge the status quo, thereby driving innovation and effectiveness.…

Why is this very moment in history being called the “gold rush of our time”? Retired Colonel Ram Riojas joins Katherine to tell us all. With 26 years of distinguished military service, Ram has been a trailblazer in the evolution of air, space, cyber and special ops as a founding member of the US Space…

Tim Solms, CEO of Slingshot Aerospace and former Apache pilot, is here to share his extraordinary journey from the cockpit to the cutting edge of space technology. Discover how space’s vital role in our daily lives, from communications to finance, also makes us vulnerable to global threats. Tim delivers a stark warning about the dangers…

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…

What happens when space science patterns unlock the future of expertise? This week, Dr Layla Martin, a Harvard, Yale, and MIT alum, and the creator of the groundbreaking Orbit methodology, joins us to discuss how to turn your expert knowledge into income in today’s AI-driven economy. As a space theorist and pattern recognition expert, Dr.…

Imagine skyrocketing a company from $800 million to a multi-billion dollar entity—how is it done? This week our guest is Alfonzo Ianniello, the visionary CEO of Codan Limited. Codan is a manufacturer and supplier of communications, metal detection, and mining technology. It’s products include Minelab, DTC & Zetron “Always be dissatisfied at all elements of…