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The Mars Rover

  • 10 minutes
  • Episode 4

In this episode, we're talking to Volumental CEO and Co-Founder, Alper Aydemir, about his time working at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL).

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About the episode

In this episode, we're talking to Volumental CEO and Co-Founder, Alper Aydemir, about his time working at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) on the Mars Rover and Mars Helicopter (attached to the rover) - both created to seek signs of ancient life and collect samples of rock and soil. 

Specifically, tune in to hear the following: 

  • An insider's view into working at NASA and how the culture impacted Alper's work in other tech sectors. 

  • Life lessons learned by keeping a small, tight-knit, dedicated crew for development versus a larger decentralized team. 

  • How the team at JPL was able to re-create life on Mars through replicated soil conditions.

  • How the harsh environment of Mars taught and prepared Alper to create a retail technology product that was robust and designed for the rigors of everyday life.