Episode 64 - Chris Newlands, founder of Spelfie, the space selfie company
United States of Dramerica
English - March 08, 2021 01:00 - 28 minutes - 19.7 MB - ★★★★★ - 17 ratingsFood Arts TV & Film whisky interview entertainment rugby liquor drinks whiskey scotch comedy scotland Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
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We talk to Scottish entrepreneur Chris Newlands, founder of space selfie company Spelfie.
The navy veteran explains the genesis of his company, why he thinks people will want to take space selfies at live events and how clouds are Spelfie's enemy.
He talks through the challenges of launching a start up in a global pandemic, the ways his company has adapted and his plans for expansion.
Chris talks about his partnership with Airbus, selling space visible advertising and why he wants to share a Macallan with Barack Obama on the beach in Barbados.