#26 This Founder Is Moving All Your AI Compute to Space | Philip Johnston
Venturing with Vishesh — Startup Founder Interviews on SaaS, AI, Fundraising & Venture Capital. · 2025-02-07 · 19 min
Episode notes
In this episode, I’m joined by Philip Johnston , founder of LumenOrbit , a company pioneering AI-powered data centers in space . Philip shares his insights into the radical shift happening in space infrastructure. We talk about: ️ Why space? The key drivers pushing data centers beyond Earth ️ The biggest technical challenge : Keeping GPUs cool in a vacuum Upcoming launches : LumenOrbit’s first satellite launching on a Falcon 9 this year Fundraising lessons : Raising capital in booming vs. tough markets Surviving market downturns : Why raising enough capital is critical This episode is packed with insights for entrepreneurs building in deep tech, AI, and beyond. Important Links: Lumen Orbit: