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Relativity Space gains new customer in Iridium and new launch site at Vandenberg

TechCrunch LA

Relativity Space has a new customer for its 3D-printed rockets: Established satellite maker and operator Iridium, which has picked the company for launches in 2023. “Not only do we have a second launch site, but we have an anchor customer. . “Not only do we have a second launch site, but we have an anchor customer.

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SpaceX Selected By DigitalGlobe For Satellite Constellation

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Hawthorne-based SpaceX has added another satellite customer, DigitalGlobe , to its queue of launch contracts, the two companies said Wednesday morning. The two said that the first block of satellites for DigitalGlobe's WorldView Legion satellites will be launched in two separate flights in 2021, on SpaceX's Falcon 9 rockets.

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Lean on Your Networks When Making Early Hires

Tech.Co

So with no real barometer for reliable talent and a fast-evaporating social network, where should early founders snag that elusive star talent. Tap Into Your Network. I suggest to customize your pitch for them. Tap Into Your Employees’ Networks. Tap Into Superconnectors’ Networks. We reached out to our friend, No.

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How To Build A Great Startup In The Age Of Disruption

Startup Professionals Musings

Customers have come to expect disruptive change, so yet another social network is not the way to get traction. Mauri offers some practical, actionable advice for entrepreneurs who want to develop a leader’s mindset, on how to spread the right message to potential customers, as well as investors.

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Why Successful Startups Often Have A Pair Of Founders

Startup Professionals Musings

Here are some of the key entrepreneur characteristics most often overlooked by inventors: Driven by customer-centric view of needs, rather than technology. Understanding what drives customers to buy, in different market segments and cultures, is usually just as challenging as creating and combining technology to deliver function.

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A Fearless Leader’s Mindset Will Conquer Any Obstacle

Startup Professionals Musings

Customers have come to expect disruptive change, so yet another social network is not the way to get traction. Mauri offers some practical, actionable advice for entrepreneurs who want to develop a leader’s mindset, on how to spread the right message to potential customers, as well as investors.

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6 Ways Chutzpah And Confidence Can Make Your Startup

Startup Professionals Musings

When Elon Musk talks about us becoming a multi-planet species, or alleviating earth travel congestion with a network of tunnels, people now listen, especially when he can show that SpaceX and The Boring Company are already demonstrating results. They readily admit to challenges, but display confidence to proceed.

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