Interviews

VytahConf 2026: what happened in Bratislava and why it matters for the European space economy

The conference that wants CEE to take its seat in the space economy

Apr 27 • Matej Pretković

Powering Orbit with Mantis Space: Insights from Eric Truitt, CEO

Eric Truitt, CEO of Mantis Space, on why power is the hidden constraint in the orbital economy and what Mantis is building to fix it, fresh off a $10M…

Mar 13 • Matej Pretković

Pharma in Orbit with Axiom Space: Insights from Gavin D’Elia

Gavin D’Elia, Global Head of Pharma at Axiom Space, on microgravity-driven drug discovery and the investment case for pharma in orbit.

Jan 13 • Matej Pretković

From Founder to Investor: John Lusk on Scaling Startups and Building a Winning Culture

Insights from an operator turned venture partner on financial discipline, leadership and backing the next wave of space and deep tech innovators.

Dec 4, 2025 • Matej Pretković

Investing in the Frontier with Beyond Earth Ventures: Alexandra Vidyuk on DeepTech and AI

Alexandra Vidyuk of Beyond Earth Ventures supports early-stage DeepTech startups, focusing on investment, founder qualities, and AI-driven innovation…

Nov 18, 2025 • Matej Pretković

Genesis Space Flight Laboratories: Pioneering Small Autonomous Labs to Democratize Orbital Research

Founder Bence Mátyás reveals how miniaturized capsules are transforming space science with scalable, cost-effective experiments—bridging the post-ISS…

Nov 12, 2025 • Matej Pretković

Backing Aerospace and Defence Entrepreneurs for European Sovereignty: David Dana on Scaling Europe’s Deep Tech

David Dana, General Partner at Expansion Ventures, on building Europe’s aerospace and defence ecosystem through pan-European investing, founder support…

Nov 4, 2025 • Matej Pretković

Expanding into the U.S. Aerospace Market: Insights from Stephen McCall on Strategy, Incentives, and Success for Companies

Learn how aerospace companies can strategically expand into the U.S. market, navigate government incentives, and secure federal contracts with guidance…

Oct 28, 2025 • Matej Pretković

Inside the Satellite Applications Catapult: Joaquin Perez-Grande on Supporting Startups and Real-World Space Challenges

Joaquin Perez-Grande on How the Satellite Applications Catapult Accelerates Space Startup Growth and Business Development

Oct 21, 2025 • Matej Pretković

Bridging Innovation with EIT Manufacturing: Insights from Jasmina Popovska on Supporting Startups and Cross-Sector Opportunities

Jasmina Popovska, Head of Investments at EIT Manufacturing, on supporting startups and cross-sector innovation, including space applications.

Oct 14, 2025 • Matej Pretković

E2MC Founding Partner Raphael Roettgen on Investing in Early-Stage Space Ventures and In-Space Manufacturing

Raphael Roettgen, founding partner of E2MC (Earth-to-Mars Capital), explains how in-space manufacturing startups use microgravity, benefit from…

Sep 23, 2025 • Matej Pretković

Later-Stage Growth Equity in SEE: Insights from Niklas Pichler, BlackPeak Capital

BlackPeak Capital is a Southeast Europe-focused private equity fund investing in later-stage SMEs to drive growth, international expansion, and…

Sep 16, 2025 • Matej Pretković

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