From Air Force officer to space defense CEO: Why Even Rogers left to build weapons for orbit

After a distinguished ten-year career as an Air Force weapons officer, Even Rogers witnessed firsthand the advancements made by China and Russia in space weaponry. Convinced that the U.S. was lagging in this critical area with 'nothing in our arsenal,' he decided to take matters into his own hands. As the co-founder and CEO of True Anomaly, Rogers is at the forefront of developing the first company dedicated solely to space defense. True Anomaly focuses on creating autonomous spacecraft, sophisticated sensors, and cutting-edge software tailored for military operations in orbit. With an impressive $418 million raised and a rapidly expanding team, Rogers is on a mission to provide the Space Force with the capabilities it urgently requires. In a recent episode of TechCrunch's Equity podcast, host Rebecca Bellan engaged with Rogers to delve deeper into the burgeoning field of space defense and the urgent need for the U.S. to catch up. The conversation sheds light on the challenges and opportunities present in this new frontier. To hear more insights, listeners can subscribe to Equity on various platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Overcast, and Spotify, and follow the podcast on social media at @EquityPod.