From Chip to Constellation: Building a New Global Network in Space | The Pair Program Ep93

In this episode of The Pair Program, we sit down with Jonathan Dyer, Co-Founder & CEO of Muon Space, and Alex Haro, Co-Founder & CEO of Hubble, to explore how space is evolving from exploration to infrastructure. From Bluetooth-powered satellites to scalable constellation manufacturing, this conversation dives into what it takes to build the next layer of global connectivity and why the future of space looks a lot more like software than rockets.

What you’ll get from it:

• How Bluetooth is being used to connect devices directly to space
• Why traditional satellite models couldn’t scale and what’s replacing them
• The shift from bespoke spacecraft to repeatable, software-driven systems
• Real-world applications across supply chain, agriculture, and defense
• Why space is becoming invisible infrastructure for everyday technology

About Jonathan Dyer: Jonathan is the Co-Founder & CEO of Muon Space, building mission-optimized satellite constellations for commercial and national security use. He has led development of industry-shaping products across aerospace and geospatial tech at Skybox Imaging, Google, and Lyft. His work focuses on scaling space infrastructure to make it more accessible, repeatable, and impactful.

About Alex Haro: Alex Haro is the Co-Founder & CEO of Hubble, creating a satellite-powered Bluetooth network for global connectivity. He previously co-founded Life360, scaling it to over 90 million users and leading the company to IPO. Alex has been recognized in Forbes 30 Under 30 and holds multiple patents in location and PNT technologies.

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Mission Speed: How Commercial Innovation Is Reshaping Defense Acquisition | The Pair Program Ep92

In this episode of The Pair Program, we sit down with Darian Harris, Founding GP of Connected Capital and co-founder of Fuse Accelerator, and Drew Trojanowski, President and CEO of the Southwest Mission Acceleration Center (MAC), to unpack what it really takes to move innovation at mission speed. From navigating defense acquisition to scaling dual-use startups, they share how founders and operators can bridge the gap between commercial traction and government adoption.

What you’ll hear in this episode:

• Why “speed” in defense isn’t always about moving faster
• The real bottlenecks in DoD acquisition and innovation pipelines
• How dual-use startups can avoid the “valley of death”
• Building ecosystems that actually help technology reach the mission
• Why partnerships matter more than ever in scaling innovation

About Drew Trojanowski: Drew is President & CEO of the Southwest Mission Acceleration Center (MAC), where he leads mission-driven innovation across national security ecosystems. His background spans the White House, Capitol Hill, Arizona State University, and a decade in the U.S. Army as a scout/sniper.

About Darian Harris: Darian is Founding GP of Connected Capital and co-founder of Fuse Accelerator. A seasoned entrepreneur, he focuses on helping scale-stage startups grow across commercial and government markets, supporting founders in turning traction into long-term impact.

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Contested Logistics Reimagined: The Case for Dual-Use Air Systems | The Pair Program Ep91

In this episode of The Pair Program, we’re joined by Arthur Dubois, CEO of Grid Aero, and Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Leonard Kosinski, Chief Strategy Officer at Air Space Intelligence. From autonomous aircraft to AI-powered logistics, they break down how supply chains are being rethought for a world where speed, scale, and resilience are critical. The conversation dives into what’s broken today, and how founders and operators are building systems that can actually keep up.

In this conversation, we get into:

• Why logistics is becoming the limiting factor in modern operations
• How contested logistics is changing the way systems are designed
• The trade-offs between building advanced tech vs. building at scale
• What autonomy actually looks like in aviation today
• How AI is helping teams make faster, better decisions

About Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Leonard Kosinski: Leonard is a retired U.S. Air Force lieutenant general and Chief Strategy Officer at Air Space Intelligence. Over a 30+ year career, he led global logistics and multinational operations, including his final role on the Joint Staff shaping logistics for the Department of Defense. He also serves as a Senior Fellow at the National Defense University.

About Arthur Dubois: Arthur is the CEO of Grid Aero and an aerospace engineer focused on autonomous aircraft and next-generation flight systems. He has led aircraft programs from concept through flight and helped scale teams at companies like Joby Aviation. He previously led engineering at Xwing, working on advanced autonomy systems.

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