Why The New Space Economy Is the Gold Rush of Our Time with Ram Riojas

Why is this very moment in history being called the "gold rush of our time"? Retired Colonel Ram Riojas joins Katherine to tell us all. With 26 years of distinguished military service, Ram has been a trailblazer in the evolution of air, space, cyber and Special Ops, as a founding member of the US Space Force and US Space Command, essentially helping shape the Space Force before it even existed. Ram has led budgets of up to 64 billion in space and cyber programs, shaping the future of national defense. Ram also walked the entrepreneurial path, founding Delta defense and scaling it from zero to 200 team members in just two and a half years.

Buckle up to discover why space innovation is no longer just for governments, why now is the perfect time to capitalize on the booming new space economy, and how the patience and cultural sensitivity play key roles in building trusting relationships, plus, some Chicago politics too! Key points throughout include: 

• Modernizing Defense: Space & Cyber Tech in Weapon Systems
• How the Commercial Sector Is Driving Space Innovation & Technology
• The Evolution of Defense Advisory Models
• The New Space Ecomonmy: What Does It Really Mean?
• How SpaceX & Starlink AreTransforming Global Connectivity
• What’s the Next Big Opportunity in the New Space Economy?
• The Secret To Building A Unified Strategy Across Air, Space, Cyber & Special Ops
• How Veterans Can Enhance Your Business With Global Experience & Insight
• The Key To Becoming A Master In Your Domain
• Ram Reveals The Most Critical Human Element in National Defense
• Building Trust in Business: Why Solving Problems Comes First!

“Everything terrestrially that we use is actually depending on space. Look at SpaceX with Starlink, it's one of the largest companies in the world. Now, what that does is it opens up other portals, if you will, for other businesses and other capabilities.” – Ram Riojas.

Get connected with Ram Riojas:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ram-riojas-855318227/ 

Get connected with your host, Katherine Jerald:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/katherinejerald/

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