From Orbit to Impact: Earth's New Era w/ Lisa Rich #59

In This Episode

Join us as David Goldsmith welcomes Lisa Rich, founder and COO of Xplore, a pioneering company in the commercial space sector. With her extensive background in advanced technologies and investment in over 37 space companies, Lisa shares her insights on the transformative potential of space data.

Key moments from this episode include Lisa's discussion on the importance of multi-sensor satellites that can provide infinite streams of data, revolutionizing industries from agriculture to disaster response. She highlights how her company's innovative approach allows for on-orbit data fusion, enabling real-time insights that can drive significant societal advancements.

The conversation takes unexpected turns as they explore the implications of democratizing access to space data and the ethical considerations surrounding privacy and surveillance. Lisa emphasizes that every company can become a space company by leveraging satellite data to enhance their operations and decision-making processes.

Episode Outlines

• Introduction to Lisa Rich and her journey into the space industry
• The transition from government to commercial space initiatives
• The significance of multi-sensor satellites for data collection
• Understanding data fusion and its applications
• Real-time data insights and their impact on various industries
• Ethical considerations in the use of satellite data
• The role of commercial entities in shaping the future of space exploration
• How every company can leverage space data for growth
• The future of satellite technology and its limitless possibilities
• Conclusion and call to action for listeners to engage with space initiatives

Biography of the Guest

Lisa Rich is the founder and COO of Xplore, a company focused on providing high-caliber multi-sensor platforms for data storage, transmission, and processing in orbit. With a strong background in advanced technologies, she has invested in 37 commercial space and frontier technology companies since entering the industry in 2014.

Lisa holds a master’s degree in Internet communications from the Illinois Institute of Technology, where she developed a keen interest in the intersection of technology and business. She is recognized for her contributions to the growth of the commercial space sector and is passionate about using satellite data to address global challenges.

Through her work at Xplore, Lisa aims to democratize access to space data, enabling organizations across various sectors to harness its potential for innovation and sustainability. The themes in today’s episode are just the beginning. Dive deeper into innovation, interconnected thinking, and paradigm-shifting ideas at www.projectmoonhut.org—where the future is being built.