What do consumer products and interplanetary exploration have in common? More than you might think. In this episode, Sarah Pousho, Co-Founder and CEO of Space Bridge Partners, shares how decades in global sales and licensing prepared her to lead in the space industry, proving that trust, relationships, and brand integrity are as critical in orbit as they are on Earth.
You’ll hear how Sarah and her team fund scientific missions that may not deliver immediate ROI but could transform life on our planet, from studying climate change to understanding Venus. She reveals how AI is accelerating data analysis from decades-old space missions, helping design safer habitats, and even preparing the moon for human habitation.
We also dig into leadership lessons that transcend industries, why space isn’t just for billionaires, and how anyone, from interior designers to lawyers, can find a role in the next space era. Whether you’re a recruiter, innovator, or dreamer looking to make an impact beyond Earth, Sarah’s story will inspire you to see that there truly is space for everyone.
About Sarah Pousho
Sarah Pousho is the Co-Founder and CEO of Space Bridge Partners, where she leads efforts to fund and advance scientific and exploration missions that benefit life on Earth. With a 30-year background in global sales and licensing for consumer products, she has worked with major brands including Disney, Warner Brothers, and Netflix. Today, Sarah applies her relationship-building expertise to the space sector, connecting investors, philanthropists, and innovators with missions that push the boundaries of discovery.
About Marcus Sawyerr
Marcus Sawyerr is the Founder & CEO of EQ.app, a company reshaping recruitment by eliminating administrative overhead through AI. With 19 years of experience in staffing and recruiting technology, including serving as Global President of Innovation at Adecco, Marcus brings a rare blend of grassroots sales expertise, executive leadership, and product vision. EQ.app is built around a clear mission: Zero-Admin™. Marcus’s goal is to empower forward-thinking recruiting organizations with intelligent infrastructure that unlocks access to opportunity and drives real outcomes.
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