What Happens After Liftoff? Founder Fatigue, Second Acts, and the Long Game Beyond Orbit In Part 1 of this series, we looked at how venture capital helped ignite the space startup ecosystem, how a post-2015 inflection point, plunging launch costs, and a flood of VC dollars pushed NewSpace from fringe concept to a full fledged frontier. We followed the rise: the funding cycles, the archetypes, and the audacity of trying to turn rocket science into viable business. But what happens after the...

How venture capital propelled a new generation of space startups Space was once the domain of superpower governments and billionaire passion projects. A decade ago, the idea of venture capitalists betting big on scrappy space startups seemed far fetched. Fast forward to today, space tech has transformed into one of the hottest frontiers for VC investment. From reusable rockets to constellations of tiny satellites, venture funding is now propelling an entire ecosystem beyond Earth’s...

Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology is rapidly evolving, and its impact on our daily lives is becoming more significant than ever. From personal smart assistants to complex data analysis tools, AI is changing how we engage with the world. As we look ahead, understanding the kinds of transformations AI tech will bring to numerous facets of our lives is essential. The Rise of Smart Assistants One of the most noticeable applications of AI tech is the rise of smart assistants like Siri,...