32. Building a Ring Around the Planet with Rohit Jha

In this episode of Before We Get There, host Nicholas Braman converses with Rohit Jha, founder and CEO of Transcelestial. The startup aims to revolutionize global internet connectivity through space-based laser technology. Rohit shares his fascinating journey from growing up in a small industrial town in India to establishing a groundbreaking tech company in Singapore. The discussion dives into the startup's ambitious plans, which include creating a 'ring around the planet' to transmit internet from space, tackling engineering challenges, and the motivations driving Rohit's deep space vision. Listeners will gain insights into the hurdles of building a deep tech company, the evolving startup ecosystem in Asia, and the future of interstellar communication.

Rohit's links:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rohitrj/ 

X: https://x.com/jharohit 
Transcelestial Website: https://transcelestial.com/ 

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00:00 Rohit's Journey and Inspiration

08:16 Challenges and Learnings in Building a Startup

17:34 The Asian Startup Ecosystem

19:22 Rohit's Early Life and Education

26:54 Transition to Singapore and Corporate Life

31:19 The Birth of Transcelestial

38:02 Future Goals and Vision

41:35 Conclusion and Contact Information