A VC, a Headhunter, and a Trainer Walk into a Bar
By A VC, a Headhunter, and a Trainer Walk into a Bar
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Episodes: 53
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VHTB is your guide to the talent, culture, and capital forces shaping the hard tech startup ecosystem. Each episode, hosts Justus Kilian of Space Capital, Seyka, and Brian Mejeur of AdAstra Talent Advisors, and Matt Gjertsen of BUILT bring stories and lessons from the front lines of building and backing some of the most innovative companies on the planet.
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Why are the best founders advisable, not malleable?
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Sep 23, 2026 |
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What are the real paths to grow a career in hard tech?
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Sep 16, 2026 |
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Where will hard tech find the skilled manufacturing talent it needs?
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Sep 02, 2026 |
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Is SpaceX's dominance good or bad for the hard tech ecosystem?
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Aug 26, 2026 |
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Can too much discipline hurt a hard tech startup?
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Aug 19, 2026 |
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Is capital discipline a competitive advantage?
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Aug 12, 2026 |
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Is burnout a leadership failure or an inevitable cost of building frontier tech?
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Jul 29, 2026 |
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How do you hire for ownership and get out of the way? | Andy Lapsa, CEO of Stoke Space
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Jul 15, 2026 |
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Can you be fully committed to a startup on a 9-to-5 schedule?
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Jul 08, 2026 |
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SpaceX IPO LIVE from Vegas: The Hard Tech Era Just Changed Forever
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Jun 18, 2026 |
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The SpaceX IPO just broke the best retention tool in hard tech, so what happens now?
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Jun 10, 2026 |
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How do you align capital, talent, and execution to build a space station fast? | Max Haot, CEO of Vast
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May 20, 2026 |
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Are we repeating the Clean Tech 1.0 mistake?
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May 13, 2026 |
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Why are investors suddenly obsessed with hardware?
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Apr 29, 2026 |
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Q1 '26 Recap: NASA reset, SpaceX liquidity, and what comes next
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Apr 22, 2026 |
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Where’s the line between pushing people and being an a*hole?
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Apr 08, 2026 |
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Does every founder need a Gwynne Shotwell?
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Mar 25, 2026 |
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Are the best founders narcissists?
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Mar 18, 2026 |
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When should founders pivot, and when should they push through?
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Mar 04, 2026 |
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When should founders follow the market, and when should they lead it?
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Feb 25, 2026 |
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How do you build a culture where people actually surface problems?
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Feb 18, 2026 |
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What is founder mode – and what happens when founders step into it?
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Jan 28, 2026 |
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Why do startup employees leave vs. stay after big milestones?
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Jan 14, 2026 |
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What do abundant launches and big liquidity actually mean for founders in 2026?
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Jan 07, 2026 |
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How do startups weigh experience vs. hunger?
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Dec 29, 2025 |
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Do You Really Understand the Equity You’re Being Offered?
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Dec 17, 2025 |
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How do technical founders prove they can scale into executives?
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Dec 10, 2025 |
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How do startups defy the Valley of Death and ignite growth?
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Dec 03, 2025 |
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How do leaders stay focused during the hardest phase of scaling?
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Nov 19, 2025 |
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What is the Valley of Death, and how can startups bridge it?
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Nov 12, 2025 |
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How do you avoid over-hiring in an early-stage company?
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Nov 05, 2025 |
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How do you understand a company’s culture before you start?
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Oct 22, 2025 |
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How do you make sure someone is asking the “dumb” questions
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Oct 15, 2025 |
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How do successful startups attract and close top talent?
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Oct 08, 2025 |
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How do you fundraise strategically as a new start-up?
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Sep 25, 2025 |
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What are the best practices for developing leaders in a start-up?
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Sep 04, 2025 |
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Can parenting and start-up life mix?
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May 14, 2025 |
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Is it better to hire for conformity or friction?
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Apr 30, 2025 |
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What employee traits do you look for at different stages in business?
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Apr 23, 2025 |
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How do you navigate changes in senior leadership?
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Apr 16, 2025 |
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What is it like to work with the US Government?
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Apr 02, 2025 |
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How do you build successful internal relationships?
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Mar 26, 2025 |
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When is the right time to approach a VC?
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Mar 19, 2025 |
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What do engineers transitioning into management roles need to get right?
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Mar 05, 2025 |
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What are the most common early missteps you see with a company?
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Feb 26, 2025 |
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How important is storytelling for effective leadership?
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Feb 19, 2025 |
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When does a company need to start thinking about culture?
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Feb 05, 2025 |
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How can mentorship accelerate career growth?
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Jan 29, 2025 |
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What lessons can new space learn from other industries?
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Jan 22, 2025 |
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Do you hire for today's needs or tomorrow's challenges?
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Jan 15, 2025 |
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Are the most common gaps technical skills or people skills?
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Jan 15, 2025 |
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How do you build a great engineering culture?
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Jan 15, 2025 |
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Show Trailer
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Jan 07, 2025 |