Balerion Principal Aidan Daoussis sits down with Laura Moreno Patricio, CEO of EarthPulse, to discuss making Earth observation data usable at scale. EarthPulse combines multi-source satellite data, AI models, and client data into modular solutions that integrate into existing workflows for utilities, insurers, infrastructure operators, and governments. The company aims to turn fragmented Earth observation data into actionable risk, resilience, and compliance information without requiring in-house imagery expertise.
00:00 – Introduction and EarthPulse’s approach to making Earth observation data usable
03:12 – Customers, risk analysis, and productized alternatives to traditional consulting
06:34 – Laura Moreno Patricio’s background and the founding of EarthPulse
09:12 – Combining satellite sources, partnerships, and multi-source data fusion
11:14 – Why Earth observation applications require diverse datasets and analytics
13:48 – Building software that replaces the need for specialized imagery analysts
16:20 – Barriers to enterprise adoption and integrating analytics into daily workflows
20:34 – Building and financing a European deep-tech company
24:04 – European versus U.S. venture capital and international expansion
26:51 – Using public funding before transitioning toward private capital
28:43 – How LLMs and foundation models are accelerating EarthPulse’s product roadmap
30:26 – European space investment, scaling startups, and the role of U.S. capital
35:21 – European space sovereignty and the global Earth observation ecosystem
37:49 – Customizing EarthPulse solutions for individual enterprise workflows
41:41 – Connecting Earth observation insights to operational decisions and actions
46:19 – Reaching end users through trusted industry partners and existing software
48:32 – EarthPulse’s roadmap and vision for making geospatial analytics a commodity
50:04 – Closing thoughts on unlocking the value of satellite data
