In this episode, we explore how Eartheye Space is transforming the Earth Observation (EO) industry with a business model that’s akin to Uber Eats for data. Join us as we dive into the innovative approach that allows customers to access on-demand EO data and insights, delivered right to their digital doorstep.
We also discuss how Eartheye Space is simplifying the data acquisition process, empowering industries such as agriculture, urban planning, and disaster management to make faster, more informed decisions. Learn how this disruptive model is making satellite data more accessible and actionable, turning complex information into real-time, user-friendly insights. Tune in for an eye-opening conversation about the future of data-driven decision-making and what it means for businesses and governments worldwide! Watch the full episode below:
Questions covered in this episode:
- Introduction to subject matter expert.
- What inspired EarthEye Space to develop a business model similar to Uber Eats for EO? How did the idea come about?
- Could you walk us through how EarthEye Space’s platform works, from the point of data capture to delivering insights to clients?
- How does EarthEye Space differentiate itself from other satellite imagery providers in the market, especially in terms of speed and accessibility?
- The analogy with Uber Eats suggests a focus on rapid delivery. How does EarthEye Space ensure timely access to the latest satellite data for its users?
- What are the main industries or sectors that benefit most from this quick access to EO data? Can you share some real-world use cases?
- What challenges have you faced in building and scaling this unique business model, and how have you overcome them?
- Looking ahead, what innovations or advancements can we expect from EarthEye Space in terms of product offerings or market expansion?
About Eartheye Space:
Eartheye Space offers a fully automated, with no human-in-the-loop, self-service satellite tasking and insights platform. The enterprise SaaS platform currently provides direct tasking services for over 200 satellites.
We are bridging the gap between demand and supply for responsive tasking while removing tons of friction in the earth observation (EO) data accessibility, affordability and usability.
About the guest speaker:
Shankar Sivaprakasam founded Eartheye Space with a mission to solve the frictions he saw his customers encounter while working at some of the largest earth observation satellite start-ups that became scales-ups and eventually listed publicly. He is an experienced leader with a proven track record in the space and technology industries. As the CEO of Eartheye Space, Shankar leverages his extensive experience in enterprise software and go-to-market to lead the company’s efforts.
As a former regional leader at Hewlett-Packard, OpenText, and Planet Labs, Shankar managed significant P/L responsibilities. His associations with other new space companies such as Satellogic and Spire further demonstrate his expertise in the satellite and space technology sectors.
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