Podcast
10/09/2025
AeroVironment has been making unconventional systems for decades. But now they have a new name and a new portfolio. What’s it like to bring a legacy company into the new tech world? Chief Growth Officer Church Hutton has the answers. And we have this week’s headlines in airpower. Powered by GE!
Podcast
04/13/2025
“Manifest Space” hosted by CNBC’s Morgan Brennan focuses on the billionaires and brains behind the ever-expanding opportunities beyond our atmosphere. Brennan features conversations with the mega moguls, industry leaders, and startups in today’s satellite, space, and defense industries looking to invest in the next frontier and guides listeners on how to get in. Sit back, relax, and prepare for liftoff in “Manifest Space.”
Podcast
04/06/2024
For decades, AeroVironment has been a company that does things more than a little differently. Their CEO, Wahid Nawabi, joins us to talk about CCAs, Replicator, the new shape of airpower, and where his company fits in. And of course, we have headlines. Powered by GE!
Podcast
03/15/2024
“I faced life and death situations half a dozen times throughout my journey. The difference between surviving and dying was 51% to 49%.” – Wahid Nawabi.
Buckle up for a journey from the war-torn dusty streets of Afghanistan to the forefront of defense innovation with Wahid Nawabi, CEO of AeroVironment. Dive into Wahid’s extraordinary ascent, uncovering how his early childhood trials have shaped him into a visionary CEO whose tactics have propelled his company into the defense industry limelight. As battlefields evolve, AeroVironment stands at the forefront of modern warfare. Discover their groundbreaking contributions, including their pivotal role in Ukraine’s conflict by deploying cutting-edge drones in record time. Wahid also shares indispensable advice on hiring, unveiling the essential qualities to seek when onboarding and offers invaluable strategies for cultivating innovation and excellence within high-performing defense teams.