Welcome to 'Specific Impulse,' the ultimate podcast for space technology enthusiasts and professionals. Join spacetech investor Jason Carvalho and legendary space engineer Jeff Thornburg as they dive deep into the latest advancements in rocket engines, propulsion systems, and the future of space exploration. Whether you're an aspiring aerospace professional or a passionate space enthusiast, tune in for expert insights and inspiring conversations that propel you towards the stars.
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Start-up YOGA with Bharati is a place where your host Mrs. Bharati Babbar will have talks with Business Leaders, Start-up Mentors and Successful Start-up Founders. Our goal is to motivate young entrepreneurs who are just starting out by guiding them in their journey via the experiences of the ones that came before them. Find new and effective ways to make your business and/or start-up BETTER. So, tune in to our podcast where the community grows together!
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SPAC Fallout, Defense Dollars & the Real Space Economy
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The SPAC wave promised liftoff—but reality hit hard. In this episode of Specific Impulse, hosts Jason Carvalho (Carvalho Capital) and Jeff Thornburg (CEO, Portal Space Systems) dissect the post-SPAC correction, the rise of defense-aligned investing, and why real space infrastructure—not hype—is finally having its moment. 🔍 In this episode, we cover…
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Mars-Bound: Engineering the Raptor Engine with Jeff Thornburg
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Welcome to Episode 2 of 'Specific Impulse,' the podcast that propels you through the universe of space technology and exploration. I'm your co-host, Jason Carvalho, joined by my co-host Jeff Thornburg. Today, we take a deep dive into the engineering marvels and challenges behind the development of the Raptor Engine. In this episode, we explore: Eng…
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The New Space Economy: Opportunities and Challenges
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Welcome to the inaugural episode of our series where we embark on an exploratory journey into the burgeoning NewSpace economy. This episode serves as your gateway into understanding the dynamic landscape of the space sector, unraveling the wealth of opportunities it presents for investors and engineers alike, alongside the formidable challenges tha…
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Startup Yoga x Usman Iftikhar l CEO at Catalysr | Venture Partner at Backbone Partners | Passionate about Climate Action, Supporting Migrapreneurs, SpaceTech & Impact Investing
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Usman Iftikhar is a well-known figure in the entrepreneurial and startup community, serving as a catalysr for innovation and growth in various industries. He is the founder and CEO of Catalysr, an award-winning startup incubator that helps refugees and migrants in Australia build successful businesses and pursue their dreams. Usman has a passion fo…
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Startup Yoga x Solai Valliappan I Investing in start-ups and championing female founders I Investor in the tech space, with a keen focus on start-ups that are bringing about positive change I She’s a
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In the Seventh episode, we have Solai Valliappan- Investing in start-ups and championing female founders I Investor in the tech space, with a keen focus on start-ups that are bringing about positive change. Solai started her career in insurance and qualified as an Actuary before taking the leap to work as an operator in a startup turned scaleup. Du…
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Startup Yoga x Sheree Rubinstein I Founder of One Roof - a digital membership & community for women leaders & entrepreneurs
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In the Sixth episode, we have Sheree Rubinstein- Founder of One Roof - a digital membership & community for women leaders & entrepreneurs. Former corporate lawyer turned entrepreneur Sheree is the Founder of One Roof, a well known digital membership and professional network for women leaders and entrepreneurs. What was once the leading co-working s…
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Startup Yoga x Kate Kendall I Founder and Investor at Atto I Entrepreneur, Community Builder, Coach, and Angel Investor with ~15 years in startups I Founded CloudPeeps, The Fetch and IndieConf
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In the fifth episode, we have Kate Kendall- Founder and Investor at Atto. She is an Entrepreneur, Community Builder, Coach, and Angel Investor with ~15 years in Startups. Currently focused on Building Atto: a Global startup school and Micro fund for the world's most promising female founders. She is also founded CloudPeeps (an investor-backed talen…
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Startup Yoga x Sarah Curtis-Fawley I Director of Programs at SBE I Growth Expert at Australian Centre for Business Growth I Strategist I Challenges faced by Women in Startups I Pitching Investors
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In the fourth episode, we have Sarah Curtis- Fawley having diversity of interests and talents. She thrives on solving complex problems and identifies opportunities to build capacity and capabilities. An optimist, a thinker, a strategist and a connector who loves coffee and McLaren shiraz is found cooking, reading cookbooks or thinking about the nex…
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Startup Yoga x Paul Baron l Startup Mentor, Advisor, Melbourne Angels, Networking, Pitching to Investors, Technology in Business, Digital Space and much more.
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In the third episode, we have Paul Baron with us who has had a highly prolific career as an adviser, consultant and startup investor. He is the President of the Melbourne Angels investor group, one of the most active early-stage investor groups in Australia. Paul has been on the advisory board of multiple businesses to enable them to drive their di…
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Startup Yoga x Lisa Brincat l Chat about Tech in Business, Finance, Investing, Women in Business, Funding, Shebacks Me, Male & Female Founders and much more.
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In the second episode we have Lisa Brincat with us. She is currently a senior consultant with over 15 years of experience in Project Management. She got her first job in a Big4, and is a CA, a CAPM Project Manager and a certified exponential organizations coach. Lisa is passionate about Gender Equality and invests and supports women led businesses.…
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Startup Yoga x Abhaya Acharya I Journey from India to Australia I Chat about Investing, Mentoring, Startups, Jobs and much more.
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In the first episode, we host Abhaya Acharya- who is a first gen migrant from India who moved to Australia just a few years ago and has been able to leave a mark on many lives. She has very strong financial and analytics background and has won many hats before deciding to become an investor to help startups grow. She works at News Corp as a senior …
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