Episodes

  • Portfolio Spotlight: Zeno Power

    Portfolio Spotlight: Zeno Power
    Dec 10 2025
    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.

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    27 mins
  • Portfolio Spotlight: General Galactic

    Portfolio Spotlight: General Galactic
    Nov 6 2025
    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.

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    28 mins
  • Making Space profitable: Commercial viability is finally here.

    Making Space profitable: Commercial viability is finally here.
    Oct 16 2025
    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.

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    42 mins
  • From Strategy to Sovereignty- Financing Europe’s Space Defence

    From Strategy to Sovereignty- Financing Europe’s Space Defence
    Jul 16 2025
    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.

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    33 mins
  • Portfolio Spotlight: Mike Gulla, CEO & Co-Founder of Adaptive Insurance

    Portfolio Spotlight: Mike Gulla, CEO & Co-Founder of Adaptive Insurance
    May 28 2025
    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.

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    38 mins
  • The Role of SpaceTech in Solving Europe’s Security Dilemma

    The Role of SpaceTech in Solving Europe’s Security Dilemma
    May 19 2025
    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.

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    38 mins
  • Global Defence and Security: The Critical Importance of Rapid Access to Space

    Global Defence and Security: The Critical Importance of Rapid Access to Space
    Mar 27 2025

    In this thought-provoking episode of the Generation Space podcast, we dive into the critical intersection of space access, defence, and national security. With defence budgets rising and geopolitical tensions intensifying, the need for rapid, reliable access to space has never been greater. Join host Leah as she speaks with two industry experts: Winnie, CEO of Auriga Space, a pioneering company leveraging electromagnetic acceleration to revolutionise satellite launches, and Rob, Partner at Seraphim, an investor dedicated to advancing SpaceTech solutions for national security.


    Together, they explore how commercial space companies are stepping up to address the evolving needs of defence, the challenges of integrating space-based technologies into military operations, and the trends shaping the future of space security investments.

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    30 mins
  • Portfolio Spotlight: Tristan Fletcher, CEO of Chai

    Portfolio Spotlight: Tristan Fletcher, CEO of Chai
    Mar 6 2025
    In this episode of the Generation Space Podcast, we sit down with Tristan Fletcher, CEO of Chai Predict, alongside Seraphim Partner Andre Ronsoehr, to explore how AI-driven market intelligence is shaping the future of commodities and the space economy. From Chai's origins to its cutting-edge forecasting technology, we dive into its impact, market potential, and what’s next for the company. Tune in for an insightful Q&A on AI, innovation, and the power of predictive analytics.

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    34 mins