October 15 · 35 min
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Generation Space
Seraphim
Generation Space, a podcast by Seraphim.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 21 episodes
- fortnightly
- Avg 33 min
- English
Counted on this page — what you have heard stays on this device, so it is not something the list can be paged by.
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August 6 · 26 minPortfolio Spotlight: HexemBio
In this Portfolio Spotlight episode of the Generation Space Podcast, Leah Martin is joined by Gabriel Levesque Tremblay, PhD, CEO and Co-Founder of HexemBio, and Seraphim Space Investor Jeffery Jiang to explore how regenerative medicine, AI and space-enabled research are converging to transform the future of healthcare. They discuss HexemBio's pioneering Synthetic Human Yolk Sac technology, its potential to rejuvenate aging blood stem cells and improve bone marrow transplantation, why Seraphim invested in the company, and the enormous opportunity at the intersection of biotechnology, artificial intelligence and space-enabled innovation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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July 23 · 40 minPortfolio Spotlight: Online Oceans
In this episode of the Generation Space Podcast, Leah Martin is joined by George Morton, Founder and CEO of Online Oceans, and Maureen Haverty, Principal at Seraphim Space, following the company's recent £4 million Seed funding round led by Seraphim. Together they explore how autonomous surface vessels, AI and satellite data are transforming maritime intelligence, why persistent ocean monitoring is becoming critical infrastructure, and how technologies spanning sea, space and AI are creating a new generation of intelligent infrastructure. They also discuss Online Oceans' remarkable growth journey, what attracted Seraphim to the business, and why the company is uniquely aligned with the growing space infrastructure ecosystem. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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May 7 · 30 minSpace and Defence
In episode seven of our tenth-anniversary podcast series, Candace Johnson sits down with Adam Grunsell, Partner at KPMG Australia, to explore the critical role SpaceTech plays in defence and national security. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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April 30 · 46 minPortfolio Spotlight: Mutable Tactics
In this Portfolio Spotlight episode, host Leah Martin speaks with Colin MacLeod, CEO of Mutable Tactics, and Seraphim Space Principal Maureen Haverty about the future of human–machine teaming. Mutable Tactics is building the AI “brain” that lets one operator control and coordinate entire fleets of drones, turning them from individually piloted systems into a coordinated team that can execute missions even in complex, communications-denied environments. They explore why human attention is now the biggest bottleneck in robotics, what’s changed to make this technology possible, and how scalable autonomy is set to reshape defence and beyond. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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March 31 · 47 minBuilding the Global Capital of Space Finance: Can the UK Lead, and What Will It Take?
In the latest episode of Generation Space, host Leah Martin, sits down with Rob Desborough, Seraphim General Partner, Bob Wigley, Chair of UK Finance and Seraphim Partner, and Joe Cassidy, Partner and EMA Head of Technology, Media & Telecoms at KPMG, to explore how the UK can become the global capital of space finance. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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March 26 · 20 minBuilding Space for Humanity
In episode six of our tenth-anniversary podcast series, Candace sits down with Pascale Ehrenfreund—President of the Committee on Space Research, President Emeritus of the International Astronautical Federation, and serves on the Board of Directors of the Space Foundation—who delivers a compelling call to action for entrepreneurs, investors, and stakeholders to unite in building a new era of space and space technology for the benefit of our planet. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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March 12 · 28 minLessons from Outer Space
In the fifth episode of our tenth-anniversary podcast, host Candace Johnson sits down with renowned astronaut Soichi Noguchi, who has journeyed to the International Space Station three times over the course of his remarkable career. This episode was recorded in October 2025. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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March 5 · 40 minPortfolio Spotlight: LambdaVision
Host Leah Martin sits down with Nicole Wagner, CEO of LambdaVision, to explore how her team is using microgravity in space to grow protein-based artificial retinas that could restore vision for millions affected by retinal degenerative diseases. Investor Rita joins the conversation to discuss what makes LambdaVision stand out in the space biotech sector, key milestones, and the exciting potential of space-powered healthcare innovation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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February 27 · 34 minThe Commercial Space Station Era
In the fourth episode of our anniversary podcast series, recorded in October 2025, host Candace Johnson sits down with Max Haot, CEO of Vast. Together, they discuss his vision for the next generation of commercial space stations. Tune in for a fascinating conversation set against the backdrop of the planned retirement of the International Space Station in 2030. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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February 12 · 24 minBuilding Infrastructure in Orbit
In the third episode of our anniversary podcast series, host Candace Johnson sits down with Luca Rossettini, Founder and CEO of D-Orbit, one of Seraphim’s leading portfolio companies. Together, they reflect on the company’s journey to date and explore its bold vision for the future as one of Europe’s pioneering in-orbit logistics and manufacturing operators. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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February 4 · 30 minScaling SpaceTech and AI – The Infrastructure Moment
In this episode, Leah talks to Mark Boggett as he explores the infrastructure moment shaping SpaceTech and AI. Mark addresses how AI is increasingly driving the space sector, from scalable platforms and dual-use technologies to shifting market dynamics and capital flows. The conversation also touches on the implications of a potential SpaceX IPO, the convergence of space and AI and what these trends mean for investors and founders as space becomes core global infrastructure. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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January 29 · 31 minFrom Exploration to Opportunity
In the second episode of our anniversary podcast series, host Candace Johnson speaks with Clay Mowry, President Emeritus of the International Aeronautical Foundation and President of the American Association of Aerospace Industries. The conversation focuses on the possibilities and opportunities emerging as we explore the space sector’s new golden era. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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January 15 · 33 minSpace, Governance and Hope
In the first episode of our tenth-anniversary series, Seraphim Space: Past, Present and Future, host Candace Johnson, Chair of the Seraphim Space Advisory Committee, Partner, and winner of the Arthur C. Clarke Foundation’s 2025 "Innovator" Award, sits down with Aarti Holla-Maini, Director General of the United Nations Office of Outer Space, to discuss space, governance, and a message of hope. Tune in for a fascinating conversation between two leading figures in the space ecosystem. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Dec 10, 2025 · 26 minPortfolio Spotlight: Zeno Power
On this episode of the Generation Space Podcast, Leah talks with one of the Zeno Power Founders Tyler Bernstein and investor Lucas Bishop about Zeno’s pioneering nuclear batteries. These long-duration power systems provide reliable energy in extreme environments, from deep sea to deep space. They discuss Zeno’s technology, key milestones, government contracts, and the company’s vision for delivering its first systems in 2027 and transforming frontier energy deployments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Nov 6, 2025 · 28 minPortfolio Spotlight: General Galactic
On this episode of the Generation Space podcast, host Leah Martin is joined by General Galactic Co-Founders Halen Mattison and Luke Neise, along with investor Lucas Bishop, to explore how this team of ex-SpaceX engineers is pioneering the next era of propulsion, both for spacecraft and for Earth itself. They discuss how General Galactic’s breakthrough systems are making launches faster, cleaner, and more affordable, and how their revolutionary Genesis technology could transform captured industrial CO₂ into renewable natural gas at scale. Tune in for a fascinating conversation at the intersection of space innovation and climate tech. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Oct 16, 2025 · 41 minMaking Space profitable: Commercial viability is finally here.
Host Leah Martin talks with Dylan Taylor, Chairman & CEO of Voyager Space, and Dr. Maureen Haverty, Principal Investor at Seraphim about the tipping point for commercial space. Following Voyager’s successful IPO earlier this year, they discuss how private markets are fuelling growth, explore funding trends, highlight real-world adoption, and share what it takes to succeed in this new era of space. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jul 16, 2025 · 33 minFrom Strategy to Sovereignty- Financing Europe’s Space Defence
On this episode of the Generation Space Podcast, host Leah Martin is joined by Rob Desborough, Partner at Seraphim, and Ed Phillips from the UK’s National Security, Strategic Investment Fund or NSIFF to explore why space technology is rapidly becoming a cornerstone of Europe’s defence strategy. With the UK ramping up defence spending and the EU launching its €800 billion “ReArm Europe” initiative, they discuss how commercial space capabilities, like secure communications, ISR, and satellite resilience, are shaping sovereign security. Tune in for an insightful dive into dual-use ethics, funding landscapes, and what success might look like for Europe’s space defence over the next five years. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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May 28, 2025 · 37 minPortfolio Spotlight: Mike Gulla, CEO & Co-Founder of Adaptive Insurance
On this episode of the Generation Space Podcast, host Leah Martin sits down with Mike Gulla, CEO of Adaptive Insurance, a Texas-based startup revolutionising climate resilience through AI-powered parametric insurance. Fresh from closing a $5 million Seed round, Mike shares how Adaptive uses advanced climate data to help communities and businesses better manage climate risks. Joining the conversation is Lewis Jones, Generation Space’s VP of Investment, who offers insights on Adaptive’s role in the evolving climate tech space. Tune in for an eye-opening discussion on innovation at the intersection of climate, technology, and insurance. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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May 19, 2025 · 38 minThe Role of SpaceTech in Solving Europe’s Security Dilemma
As geopolitical tensions intensify and the nature of warfare rapidly evolves, Europe faces an urgent challenge: how to build sovereign space capabilities fast enough to secure its future. In this timely episode, host Leah is joined by Mark Boggett (CEO, Seraphim Space), James Bruegger (CIO, Seraphim Space), and Marco Fuchs (CEO, OHB) to discuss the findings of Seraphim’s latest white paper on European defence readiness. Together, they explore the shifting geopolitical landscape, the rise of dual-use SpaceTech, and the critical need for accelerated policy, investment, and innovation to close Europe’s security capability gap. A must-listen for anyone invested in the intersection of space, technology, and global security. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.