SpaceBase Podcast

Building a Space Startup in New Zealand: An Interview with Alexandar Majstorovic

May 24, 2023 Emeline Paat-Dahlstrom Episode 52
SpaceBase Podcast
Building a Space Startup in New Zealand: An Interview with Alexandar Majstorovic
Show Notes

An interview with Alexandar Majstorovic,  co-founder and CEO of OutThere Astronautics, a student-led startup based in Auckland focusing on development of optical, intersatellite communications for cubesats.  

Alex is working on a Medical degree and has a bachelor’s degree in Psychology. His unorthodox background has led him to founding a startup that has won multiple awards including the latest Velocity Challenge for best innovation.  Today we’ll talk to him about his startup OutThere Astronautics, how to start a space company in New Zealand, and  what drives him to the space industry and beyond.

Resources
OutThere Astronautics

Auckland Programme for Space Systems (APSS)
Tepunaha Atea Auckland Space Institute
Velocity Challenge
Aerosopace New Zealand

Startup Tools
Lean Canvas
How to Fly a Horse by Kevin Ashton

Hosted by: Emeline Paat-Dahlstrom, Co-Founder and CEO, SpaceBase
Music: reCreation by airtone (c) copyright 2019 Licensed under a Creative Commons (3.0)

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