Posts by Aly Bondoc

Buckle up as this week we are taking you on an exhilarating journey from the adrenaline-fueled tracks of NASCAR to the stratospheric heights of the aerospace industry with Eric Wightman, VP of Advanced Materials and Processes at Karman Space and Defense. In this episode, Eric recounts his unconventional career trajectory, fueled by determination and a…

Have you ever considered how space innovations elevate our daily existence? This week, we hear from the inspirational Shelli Brunswick. From the day she swapped her high school cap and gown for Air Force blues, Shelli charted a course that would break boundaries and redefine the possibilities within the space industry. Shelli’s journey from an…

Warfare Wisdom: Leading the Charge in Defense with Neil Thurgood Have you ever wondered about the immeasurable impact of a family legacy on a person’s life path? Neil Thurgood, a retired US Army Lieutenant General, gives us a rare glimpse into how his military upbringing sculpted a career that defined innovation in space technology, hypersonics,…

Get ready to embark on an interstellar journey with serial entrepreneur and aerospace titan Robert Feierbach as we hear how he is reshaping aerospace through microgravity flights and cutting-edge air launch services. Robert is the president of Maritime Launch USA and CEO of Zero G Launch. With three decades of experience, this episode is a…

Putting yourself out there and embracing discomfort can be tricky to navigate. However, the reward is undeniably worthwhile. Industry veteran, entrepreneur and titan of finance Vince Monteparte serves as a shining testament to this. This week, Vince joins Katherine to discuss his transformative professional journey, starting with his early fascination with aerospace and progressing through…

The time for disruption in Aerospace is now, and joining Katherine this week is the visionary Alex Ramirez of Collinear Group, to share the trials and victories that come with injecting innovation into a sector ripe for change and the excitement of bridging the gap and driving innovation in the aerospace industry. In this episode,…

Join Nicole Robinson, the trailblazing Chief Growth Officer at Comtech, on an inspirational journey through the dynamic realms of space and defense. Nicole’s remarkable career includes orchestrating historical milestones like the 60th D-Day anniversary and championing the Women in Space Engagement (WISE) initiative. In this episode, Nicole delves into the critical topic of breaking gender…

Get ready to delve into the world of team excellence with defense industry maestro and Vice President of Space Systems at Parsons, Marty Amen. Marty holds an illustrious career spanning pivotal roles at giants like Northrop and Cubic and join us to share the humor and trials that shaped his journey, from beachside job motivations to navigating…