In this episode of RRE POV, Raju and Jason interview their Partner and Co-Host, Will Porteous, who shares his perspective on the new and exciting space sector. Will explains how investments in the space sector have become more accessible to the broader investment community, and what role governments will play in these potential investments and advancements in technology. Will also shares some of the most exciting applications of space technology and exploration, as well as his thoughts on how SpaceX will impact the broader private space industry.
Show Notes
00:00 Intro
00:27 Raju and Jason introduce Will, Partner at RRE Ventures, and ask him about his interest in the space sector
01:04 How space technology and exploration became an investment opportunity
04:52 How Will determines which types of space companies and technology to invest in
07:38 Where we are in the commercialization of the space sector
10:00 Will’s thoughts on SpaceX and their potential impact on the sector
12:14 How Will sees governments affecting private companies and investment in the space sector
14:48 The most interesting investments Will has looked at in this sector
17:56 The applications of space technology that Will is most excited about
20:25 Where Will feels we are on the road to reaching a steady state for the space sector
23:13 The gatling gun question round fires off some space-age questions for Will
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