Watch our exclusive interview with Raúl Verdú, Co-Founder and Chief Business Development Officer of PLD Space.

Raúl shares the journey of building a #space company from the ground up — in a country not known for space innovation. We dive into the #complexity of developing PLD Space’s tech in-house, the art of #selling a bold vision to clients and VCs, and the strategy behind launching spaceports — all while preparing for the debut of their orbital launcher #MIURA5.

We also explored what it takes to lead in a high-stakes, fast-moving industry — from driving business development across global markets to fostering #innovation and culture within a #multinational team. Raúl offers rare insights into the intersection of tech, vision, and execution in one of the most #ambitious industries on (and off) Earth.

We covered everything except zero gravity — though let’s be honest, this interview was so good, it probably achieved escape velocity. 🚀🛰️✨

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Interviewers: ⁠Yossi Garmazi⁠⁠ & ⁠Álvaro Jiménez Cabello de los Cobos⁠.

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Chapters:

00:00 Introduction

00:45 What led you to Space industry?

01:56 PLD Space beginning

03:29 Why Elche?

05:40 Miura 1

07:29 Useable parts advantages

09:06 Miura 1 Vs Miura 5

10:33 Miura 5 goals

11:32 Getting customers

13:11 Choosing Launch sites

14:28 Regulation obstacles

16:02 In house development

17:59 Hiring talents

20:13 PLD Space competitive advantage

21:41 Space landscape

23:10 Maintaining team cohesion

24:41 Europe eco system

26:08 PLD Space & Spain space industry

27:08 What would you wish you knew?

28:20Advice for young professionals

29:11 Coffee with historical industry

29:55 Favorite movie

30:40 Favorite football club

Innovation Conference: ⁠Raúl Verdú⁠, Co-Founder and Chief Business Development Officer of ⁠PLD Space

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