
In this conversation, Ashi Dissanayake, co-founder and CEO of Spaceium, shares his journey from a lifelong passion for space to building a startup focused on creating refueling stations in space. He discusses the challenges of entrepreneurship, the importance of resilience, and the role of co-founders in navigating the startup landscape. Ashi emphasizes the significance of understanding market needs, the value of passion in driving success, and the lessons learned from failures. He also reflects on his experiences with Y Combinator and the importance of building a strong team culture.