What will it take to make us a multiplanetary species? Todd Fleckenstein, Founder, CEO and Chief Engineer at Meraki Space Systems is determined to find out. In this episode, host Renette Youssef speaks with the lifelong space enthusiast about his journey and career path from a childhood fascination with space, to working on marine vessels, to building a lunar base station with Meraki Space Systems. Todd shares his vision of making humanity a multiplanetary species, and the vital importance of collaboration that will eventually get us there.

The pair also discuss the unique journey of an entrepreneur, and the cocktail of tenacity, passion, and resilience that will ultimately drive success for those carving their own path.

To learn more about the work Todd is doing with Meraki Space Systems, visit merakispacesystems.com.

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