Posts by Katherine Jerald
We’re Hiring: Technical Sales Manager
We’re looking for a Technical Sales Manager to strengthen partnerships with key defense customers and drive new opportunities in rugged computing and tactical networking. This role combines technical expertise, business development, and relationship management — perfect for someone who thrives at the intersection of engineering and strategy. What You’ll Do What You Bring Who You…
Read MoreJon Ostrower, Editor in Chief of The Air Current
In a time when AI-generated noise clutters every feed, Jon Ostrower, The Air Current is doing the opposite. Instead of chasing hype, he is building a trusted, slow-growth media brand rooted in depth, clarity, and real human connection. In this episode, Jon Ostrower The Air Current shares the founding story and the contrarian media bet…
Read MoreDebra Facktor, Head of U.S. Space Systems at Airbus
“You can have the best idea ever and a not so good team — it’s not going to work. You have a great team and maybe an okay idea and it can be fantastic. Great teams can elevate mediocre ideas. And they can also creatively figure out a way around the obstacles — the real…
Read MoreTina Ghataore, CSRO of Aerospacelab
“You cannot lose connectivity. You cannot have delays. You cannot wait. You have to be able to move, and you have to be able to communicate.” – Tina Ghataore Tina Ghataore didn’t just break into aerospace—she’s redefining how satellites are built, scaled, and sold globally. As Chief Strategy and Revenue Officer at Aerospacelab, Tina is…
Read MorePer Norén, CEO of Ovzon AB
“We’re going to see sovereign capability requirements in many countries around the world in the next five years.”– Per Norén What happens when innovation, mission-critical needs, and geopolitical shifts come together in one game-changing deal? In this episode, we talk to Per Norén, CEO of Ovzon AB, a Swedish satellite communications company that’s leading the…
Read MoreJohn Gordon & Shawn Cheadle, Attorneys at Taft Law
“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…
Read MorePeter Krauss, President and CEO of Terran Orbital
“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, President & CEO of Terran Orbital
Read MoreMitch Stevison, President and CEO of Frontgrade Technologies
“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…
Read MoreTim Winter, CEO of iDirect Government
“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…
Read MoreChandra Marshall, VP/GM of Lockheed Martin
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.…
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