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32. Building a Ring Around the Planet with Rohit Jha
Before We Get There
43 minutes
2 months ago
32. Building a Ring Around the Planet with Rohit Jha
In this episode of Before We Get There, host Nicholas Braman converses with Rohit Jha, founder and CEO of Transcelestial. The startup aims to revolutionize global internet connectivity through space-based laser technology. Rohit shares his fascinating journey from growing up in a small industrial town in India to establishing a groundbreaking tech company in Singapore. The discussion dives into the startup's ambitious plans, which include creating a 'ring around the planet' to transmit internet from space, tackling engineering challenges, and the motivations driving Rohit's deep space vision. Listeners will gain insights into the hurdles of building a deep tech company, the evolving startup ecosystem in Asia, and the future of interstellar communication.
Rohit's links:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rohitrj/
X: https://x.com/jharohit Transcelestial Website: https://transcelestial.com/
Podcast links: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2h9gsrWKH9C1KY1OzR12kr?si=2a4d19970632465f Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/before-we-get-there/id1775182252 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beforewegettherepodcast/ Linktree: https://linktr.ee/nicholasbraman Website: https://nicholasbraman.com/podcast
00:00 Rohit's Journey and Inspiration
08:16 Challenges and Learnings in Building a Startup
17:34 The Asian Startup Ecosystem
19:22 Rohit's Early Life and Education
26:54 Transition to Singapore and Corporate Life
31:19 The Birth of Transcelestial
38:02 Future Goals and Vision
41:35 Conclusion and Contact Information
