Episode 5: Matt Desch, CEO of Iridium | An Entrepreneurial Turnaround More Than A Job

In this episode, Mike chats with Matt Desch, CEO of Iridium, a satellite communications company and the only company that provides communication to literally anywhere in the world, including Earth’s polar region and every inch of land, sea, and sky in between. 
Matt gives us a behind-the-scenes look of Iridium’s journey from bankruptcy to a category leader. Matt shares what he’s learned in his 35 years of experience in the telecom industry about taking risks, emerging from a turbulent history, and overcoming industry and consumer skepticism. Matt also talks about cultivating trust as a leader, designing systems for resiliency, and the ethical implications behind space innovation and exploration.
This episode is hosted by Mike Poznansky. Mike is a strategist and entrepreneur passionate about the intersection of brand strategy and consumer psychology. He helps leadership teams create strategy and marketing programs as an advisor and through his agency, Neato.
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