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Space Entrepreneurship

Episode 4
Micha Heilman shares lessons from working with early-stage founders in the space sector and what helps them move forward.
  • Maaike Smelter and Martijn Leinweber
    Host
  • Micha Heilman (PLNT Leiden)
    Guest

What mindset does it take to succeed in the space sector? Micha Heilman from PLNT Leiden shares what he’s learned advising early-stage founders, from building resilience to avoiding common mistakes. Plus, updates from the NL Space Campus community and a new space fact. 

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