EP 11 — World View’s Ryan Hartman on Envisioning a Radically Improved Future in the DIB

On this week's episode of the DIB Innovators podcast, David speaks to Ryan Hartman, President and CEO of World View. The conversation explores Ryan's military background, highlighting how his experiences in the Navy and Air Force shaped his leadership style. They also discuss the importance of effective communication and servant leadership in corporate success. 

Ryan shares impactful stories that emphasize the significance of a purpose-driven mission and leadership style at World View. He explains how stratospheric balloons function and what their clients use them for, highlighting World View's focus on enhancing customer missions and their engagement with the defense industrial base.

Topics discussed:

• Ryan Hartman's military background in the Navy and Air Force and the influence of those experiences on Ryan's leadership style.
• The importance of effective communication and crew or team coordination.
• What has shaped the purpose-driven leadership at World View, including stories illustrating the impact of purpose on company culture
• World View's focus on enhancing customer missions and their engagement with the defense industrial base
• Technical challenges and operational efficiency in stratospheric ballooning.
• The potential evolution of stratospheric ballooning in commercial and security applications