In this episode of The Techne Connect, Jeremiah Pate, Founder and CTO of Lunasonde, shares how his team is inventing a new way to see underground.

He explains georadiotomography (GRT): a subsurface imaging technology that uses low-frequency radio from airborne—and ultimately space-borne—platforms to map minerals, fault lines, aquifers and more for defense and critical-minerals exploration. Jeremiah traces Lunasonde’s path from a spark of inspiration at UPenn to accelerator stints (Seraphim, Techstars), early field demos (including a History Channel feature), fundraising through turbulence, and a customer-first mindset that turned a lab idea into deployable product.

We get candid founder lessons on conviction, patience and avoiding the “build it and they will come” trap; thoughts on SpaceX/Starship as a catalyst for new space business models; and why STEM outreach matters. Jeremiah also lays out Lunasondes long-term vision: using space to source off-world resources so Earth can be “zoned residential.”

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In this episode of The Techne Connect, Jeremy Fix, Chief Engineer at ispace-U.S., shares his journey through three decades in the space industry and how innovation is accelerating faster than ever before.

He explains how iSpace is redefining lunar exploration through its ambitious Moon Valley 2040 vision, combining global collaboration and cutting-edge technology to make commercial missions to the Moon a reality. Jeremy discusses the engineering challenges of building fully autonomous lunar landers, the growing importance of cybersecurity in space systems, and how open-source platforms and AI are transforming satellite development.

He also reflects on his career lessons—from working across major aerospace programmes to leading agile teams that deliver missions in record time—and offers advice for engineers entering the sector. Jeremy highlights why culture, mentorship, and integrity matter as much as technical excellence, and why space today is more accessible than ever for those ready to innovate, collaborate, and explore beyond Earth.

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In this episode of The Techne Connect, Eric Zaremski, Director of Technical Operations at Fort Robotics shares how his team is building safer, smarter autonomy for real-world robotics.

He explains how Fort’s safety-certified controllers and radios enable secure remote and autonomous operation, and why “proactive safety” systems still rely on a simple big red button. Eric also discusses bridging engineering and operations; from supply chain and ISO 9001 processes to ensuring products are built with precision and reliability.

Finally, he reflects on his journey from defence to robotics, the evolving safety standards shaping the field, and why Fort’s collaborative culture and mission-driven approach make it an exciting place to build the future of automation.

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