This week on The Astro Ben Podcast, Ben sits down with Mark Sasson, co-founder and CEO of Pinpoint Search Group, as he launches Operation Voyager to tackle the space sector’s talent gap in March 2025. From his roots in cybersecurity to his new frontier in space, Mark shares a compelling story of industry evolution, drawing parallels between these booming fields. We dive into proven strategies for attracting top talent, the unique hiring challenges facing space companies, and how to build effective recruiting processes in an industry still finding its footing.
OUTLINE:
Here’s approximate timestamps for the episode.
00:00 Intro to Mark Sasson
01:09 Pinpoint getting into the Space Sector
03:01 Segments
03:58 Growth industries
05:12 Pinpoint
08:00 How Pinpoint works
09:40 Operation Voyager
11:00 Startups attracting top talent
14:06 Graduates entering the space force
18:30 Is space industry still mainly technical?
20:53 Remote work vs in real life
22:38 Company culture
25:00 Trends in keeping staff engaged
27:45 Soft skills for space industry candidates
30:00 Most exciting parts about space industries future
32:00 Wrap Up and social
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