In this episode, we’re joined by Sassie Duggleby, the CEO and Co-Founder of Venus Aerospace, a groundbreaking deep-tech startup developing reusable hypersonic aircraft for revolutionary one-hour global transport. With Venus’s innovative technologies like the Rotating Detonation Rocket Engine (RDRE), Sassie is leading the charge in making one-hour global transport a reality. Under her leadership, Venus has raised over $60M in venture capital, and she’s earned a spot on Inc.’s Female Founders 200 list.

Sassie shares her journey of founding Venus Aerospace, the unique challenges of the deep-tech space, and how she’s navigating the capital-intensive world of aerospace innovation. We also chat about Sassie’s work in empowering women in aerospace through her network, "Bada$$ Women in Aerospace," and balancing her ambitious career with having a family. Tune in for an inspiring conversation on leadership, resilience, and shaping the future of global transportation. Join us as Sassie shares her bold vision for the future of aerospace, how she’s shattering industry norms by empowering women from the ground up.