Satellites and solutions: Flavia Tata Nardini's journey to solve big challenges.
Description
Building a deep-tech company like Fleet Space Technologies isn't just about the technology; it's about the people, the focus, and the vision to change the world.
In this episode of Wild Hearts, Flavia Tata Nardini takes us behind the scenes of Fleet's growth, sharing how critical decisions, customer feedback, and personal resilience have shaped her leadership.
Join us for a conversation that reveals the human side of leadership in one of the most cutting-edge industries today.
Throughout the episode, we cover:
🚀 The role of founder resilience and how it shapes leadership growth
🧠 Why founders have a "different brain" and how it solves unsolvable problems
📊 How running a company "by the numbers" transformed Flavia's leadership style
🌍 The intersection of critical minerals exploration and the energy transition
🔄 The power of focus: How Fleet narrowed its scope to drive market fit
🎯 The challenges and rewards of firing customers to refine business strategy
💡 Lessons learned from capital raises and how discipline drives hypergrowth
🌌 Reflections on space innovation and the role of Fleet in reshaping Earth's future
This episode is a candid look into the mindset and strategy of a founder tackling complex global challenges while navigating the personal and professional highs and lows of leadership.