Advancing Ambitious Machines in Space with John Conafay

John Conafay joins Devin to talk about the kind of attitude it takes to work in space, what outsiders could learn from the space industry, and whether a toaster could be considered an ambitious machine. John Conafay is the CEO and co-founder of Integrate. He served as a mission systems specialist in the Air Force before building a career in the space industry, where he has worked for over 12 years.

[2:02] John’s introduction to microgravity

[3:29] Space neighborhoods

[6:25] Ambitious machines

[8:42] GPS & Tinder

[11:58] Tolerance for risk

[14:45] What is Integrate?

[17:30] Working with the U.S. Space Force

[19:05] The “FIFI” approach

[21:35] Speed round

Devin Liddell is the Principal Futurist at Teague. With over two decades of experience in innovation and design strategy, Devin has worked with industry giants like Boeing, Intel, and Nike, helping organizations anticipate changes across both near- and far-term horizons to create their preferred futures. Devin is a frequent contributor to Fast Company. 

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