Hosted by Katherine Jerald · 🇺🇸 US · EN-US · 53 episodes
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Get ready to breach the boundaries of traditional recruitment with "Mission Critical: Defense Recruiting"! Hosted by Katherine Jerald of Elray Search, this edgy podcast is your go-to source for decoding the secrets behind building killer teams in the defense industry. Each adrenaline-fueled 30-minute episode takes you behind the scenes, exploring unconventional recruitment tactics, war stories, and insights from industry rebels who are redefining the game. We're not here to play it safe; we're here to kick down doors and unleash the beast in defense recruiting. Subscribe now and gear up for a January 2024 launch—because it's time to flip the script on what's truly mission-critical. Stay on the edge, stay fierce, and join us on this unfiltered journey!
Katherine Jerald hosts Mission Critical: Defense Recruiting, a business show with 53 episodes published.
Billions are spent on defense technology every year. A surprising amount of it never makes it into real-world use. In this episode of Mission Critical: Defense and Aerospace Recruiting , Katherine Jerald sits down with D
Everyone talks about missiles. Almost no one talks about the bottleneck that decides whether they actually get built. In this episode of Mission Critical: Defense and Aerospace Recruiting, Katherine Jerald sits down with
DevSecOps is talked about constantly in defense and national security. Very few leaders actually have to make it work in real mission environments. In this episode of Mission Critical: Defense and Aerospace Recruiting ,
What if military satellite communications worked on standard cell phones? Not as a future concept, but today. In this episode of Mission Critical: Defense and Aerospace Recruiting , Katherine Jerald is joined by Tim Hill
Small engineering firms are not just competing with the primes… they may be the future of national security space. Janet Grondin, CEO of Stellar Solutions, joins Mission Critical to explain why small systems engineering
Small drones are no longer just tools... they're transforming the very nature of warfare. Retired Major General Frank Muth joins Mission Critical to explain why the battlefield of tomorrow is already here, and how Deltaw
04At just nineteen, Onkar Singh Batra is redefining what it means to lead in aerospace. As founder and CEO of Apolink , a YC-backed startup building a 24/7 Internet for satellites, he's tackling one of space's most compl
Katherine welcomes Jim Rimay , President of MilDef US , a systems integrator and full-spectrum provider specializing in rugged IT for the most demanding military and government environments. With Swedish roots and a grow
You can now follow mission critical on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@MissionCriticalSearch In a time when AI-generated noise clutters every feed, Jon Ostrower is doing the opposite; Building a trusted, slow growth me
What makes a space company win? According to Debra Facktor , it's not just engineering — it's the people . As Head of U.S. Space Systems at Airbus U.S. Space & Defense, Inc., Debra has led the organization through one of
What's the secret behind one of the fastest-scaling satellite companies in Europe? According to Tina Ghataore, it's not just tech — it's talent, vertical integration, and the courage to challenge industry narratives. In
What happens when innovation, mission-critical needs, and geopolitical shifts come together in one game-changing deal? In this episode, we talk to Per Norén , CEO of Ovzon AB , a Swedish satellite communications company
"Compliance is a revenue driver, because you're going to attract more customers that want your business when your shop looks pristine." – Shawn Cheadle You've got a great product. You're chasing contracts. Maybe you're e
"What this industry didn't need was another aerospace executive. It needed someone willing to ask why we do things the way we do" – Peter Krauss Peter Krauss didn't grow up in aerospace. He never worked in defense. So ho
"the reality is people, through their careers, have been held back because of taking risk and failing" – Mitch Stevison The space industry is evolving at warp speed, and the leaders who will thrive are those willing to e
"The last two to three years have brought more change to the satellite industry than the previous two decades combined." – Tim Winter In this episode of Mission Critical , Katherine Jerald sits down with Tim Winter , CEO
Ready for a masterclass in team building? Trailblazer Chandra Marshall from Lockheed Martin shares her journey from political science major to influential leader in multi-domain combat systems. Chandra's leadership style
Why is this very moment in history being called the "gold rush of our time"? Retired Colonel Ram Riojas joins Katherine to tell us all. With 26 years of distinguished military service, Ram has been a trailblazer in the e
Tim Solms, CEO of Slingshot Aerospace and former Apache pilot, is here to share his extraordinary journey from the cockpit to the cutting edge of space technology. Discover how space's vital role in our daily lives, from
What does it take to lead a company at the forefront of hypersonic technology? You're about to find out! Dan Jablonsky, CEO of Ursa Major, joins Katherine to unpack his unique journey from Navy nuclear engineer to attorn
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Mission Critical: Defense Recruiting is hosted by Katherine Jerald. The show is categorised under business (careers) and has published 53 episodes.
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