Suyash Singh, GalaxEye | "If I can't build a deep tech startup at IITM, I can never do it." | Ep. 10

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Released

January 24, 2025

Duration

1h 17m

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Best Place To Build

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📝 EPISODE DESCRIPTION

Dive into an extraordinary journey of innovation, passion, and cutting-edge space technology! Join us for an exclusive podcast with Suyash Singh, the visionary CEO of GalaxEye, as he takes you behind the scenes of building a groundbreaking space startup in India. What You'll Learn:

• How a young engineer transformed a campus project into a revolutionary space technology company
• The inside story of developing satellite imaging that works through clouds and darkness
• Incredible real-world applications of space imagery - from agriculture to defense
• The challenges and triumphs of a deep tech entrepreneur in India's emerging space ecosystem

Key Highlights:

• Exclusive insights into GalaxEye's first satellite mission "Drishti"
• The role of Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) in transforming Earth observation
• Personal inspirations, including the impact of Elon Musk and SpaceX
• Navigating India's space technology landscape

Perfect for: ✓ Tech enthusiasts ✓ Aspiring entrepreneurs ✓ Engineering students ✓ Space exploration fans Don't miss this incredible story of innovation, persistence, and the future of space technology! Chapters: 00:00:00 Introduction & The Story Behind Suyash's Smile 00:02:00 Educational Journey: From Corporate to IIT Madras 00:04:00 Breaking Barriers: Starting Hyperloop at IIT Madras 00:09:00 From Hyperloop to Space Tech: The GalaxEye Origin Story 00:13:00 What is GalaxEye? Understanding Space Imaging Technology 00:18:00 The Four Pillars of Satellite Imaging Applications 00:24:00 Deep Dive: Understanding SAR Technology 00:39:00 Evolution of Earth Imaging: From V2 Rockets to Burj Khalifa 00:43:00 India's Space Journey: ISRO to Private Space Revolution 00:48:00 GalaxEye's Unique Approach: Testing Before Space 00:50:00 The SpaceX Connection: Why Elon Musk Inspires Space Innovation 00:52:00 From Space-Grade to Commercial Space Electronics 00:53:00 Risk Taking & Innovation in Space Industry 00:55:00 SpaceX and Vertical Landing Innovation 00:56:00 Introduction to Hyperloop Technology 00:58:00 Building India's Largest Hyperloop Tube 01:01:00 Support Systems & Entrepreneurial Journey 01:04:00 Government Relations & Leadership Support 01:06:00 Mission Drishti: First Satellite Development 01:07:00 Satellite Design & Testing Process 01:07:30 PSLV Orbital Experimental Module (POEM) 01:09:00 Future Satellite Network Plans 01:06:00 Building a Deep Tech Team 01:11:00 Qualities GalaxEye looks for in potential hires 01:13:00 Investors in Indian Space Tech References: GalaxEye Space - https://www.galaxeye.space/ Avishkar Hyperloop - https://avishkarhyperloop.com/ Agnikul Cosmos - https://agnikul.in/#/ Centre For Innovation - https://cfi.iitm.ac.in/ NCCRD - https://nccrd.iitm.ac.in/ Indian Space Research Organisation ISRO - https://www.isro.gov.in/ NASA - https://www.nasa.gov/ DRDO- https://www.drdo.gov.in/drdo/ Space X - https://www.spacex.com/ Maxar - https://www.maxar.com/ To know more about what makes IIT Madras- the Best Place to Build- hit https://www.bestplacetobuild.com/

🎤 SPEAKERS

• Unknown Host

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• Suyash Singh

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🧾 EPISODE SUMMARY

In this episode of Best Place To Build, featuring Unknown Host and Suyash Singh, Suyash Singh, GalaxEye | "If I can't build a deep tech startup at IITM, I can never do it." | Ep. 10 explores building GalaxEye from IIT Madras: hyperloop roots to satellites Suyash’s path from mechanical engineering and corporate research to IIT Madras led him to start Avishkar Hyperloop, which became a formative deep-tech, team-building experience and a bridge between BTech and MTech innovation cultures.

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