Rebels with a Cause: Carrie Marshall with Tim Hsia

Venture Everywhere

Episode 45 of Venture Everywhere is hosted by Tim Hsia, co-founder and CEO of VetraFi, a fintech company offering financial tools specifically designed for military personnel. He chats with Carrie Marshall, co-founder and CEO of Rebel Space, a company developing autonomous cybersecurity software to protect spacecraft, ground stations, and mission operations. Carrie shares how her experience in cybersecurity and military background shaped her approach to operations in the aerospace sector. Carrie also discusses the challenges of modern space infrastructure, cybersecurity threats, and the critical role automation plays in space systems today.

In this episode, you will hear:

• Complexity of space operations and the increased commercial involvement.
• Rebel Space aims to automate space and cyber operations to reduce human errors.
• The need for effective military-commercial communication in space and cybersecurity.
• Growing threats from both foreign actors and everyday hackers in the space domain.
• Challenges of training and supporting operators in a complex and contested space environment.
• “Buy what you can, build what you must” approach to address issues and cut costs.

Learn more about Tim Hsia | VetraFi

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/timhsia/

Website: https://www.vetrafi.com/

Learn more about Carrie Marshall | Rebel Space

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carriehz/

Website: https://www.rebelspacetech.com/