Getting 4 billion people online is a Herculean task, to say the least, right?Not if you’re John Gedmark.As the Co-Founder & CEO of Astranis, he’s done it all.From A16z backing his vision since 2018 to now leveraging satellites to serve the US Government’s communication needs, Gedmark's journey is remarkable.Astranis is set to roll out its next-generation broadband satellites, starting in 2026.These new satellites will be 50% larger and deliver five times more throughput.Despite their increased capacity, they remain far smaller than typical geostationary spacecrafts, making them a cost-effective solution.In this conversation, John talks about his ‘Eureka’ moment when he first wanted to go to space (or at least shoot things into it), Astranis’ goal to provide internet to remote parts of the world, regulation, fundraising, and more.
