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Podzept is a podcast which addresses the current issues driving the world of economics and finance.
In this episode
In our series ‘Making Sense of Space’ we discuss various aspects of the Space ecosystem. This episode will focus on Earth Observation (EO) which involves gathering information about the planet’s physical, chemical and biological systems to deliver actionable insights. In particular, we go over how radio frequency data can be used to analyze marine, aviation, and weather patterns.
What we discuss
- What is Earth Observation and geospatial intelligence?
- How have satellite form factors and technology evolved over the past few decades?
- What type of satellites are in orbit and how are they different?
- What are the real-life commercial uses cases for radio frequency EO satellites?
- Details on Spire Global’s leading edge constellation and SaaS centric business model
Featured guest
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Peter Platzer,
CEO of Spire Global
- Peter Platzer is CEO of Spire Global. He co-founded the company in 2012 with a vision to provide satellite-powered data from any location on Earth. Peter is regarded as one of the pioneers in launching small form factor satellites into space and was named a White House Champion of Change in 2013.
- Prior to launching Spire, Peter trained at CERN and the Max Planck Institute before turning to business with the Boston Consulting Group in Germany, Singapore, and Thailand. After attending Singularity University’s inaugural Executive Program in 2009, Peter decided to leave finance to focus on high frequency and high accuracy data in space.
- He interned at NASA Ames’ Space Portal and in 2012, graduated with an MSS from the International Space University. Peter received an M.S. in Physics from the Technical University of Vienna and an M.B.A. from Harvard, where he was a Baker scholar.
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About Edison Yu
Edison Yu leads coverage of Global Space & Aerial Mobility at Deutsche Bank where he focuses on the New Space economy and advent of eVTOL/UAM (electric vertical take-off and landing/urban air mobility). Edison also covers the China EV stocks listed in the US. Edison was chosen by Business Insider as a Rising Star in its 2021 selection for up-and-comers in equity research. Before Deutsche Bank, Edison worked at Guggenheim Securities and CLSA covering US autos; he began his career covering tech hardware at Evercore ISI. He is a graduate of NYU Stern School of Business.
Edison Yu leads coverage of Global Space & Aerial Mobility at Deutsche Bank where he focuses on the New Space economy and advent of eVTOL/UAM (electric vertical take-off and landing/urban air mobility). Edison also covers the China EV stocks listed in the US. Edison was chosen by Business Insider as a Rising Star in its 2021 selection for up-and-comers in equity research. Before Deutsche Bank, Edison worked at Guggenheim Securities and CLSA covering US autos; he began his career covering tech hardware at Evercore ISI. He is a graduate of NYU Stern School of Business.