In this episode of Connect to Visionaries, Guilhem de Marliave, CEO and Co-Founder of Elistair, shares the journey behind building a European drone technology company focused on protecting those who protect us. From identifying the limitations of battery-powered drones to developing tethered systems capable of persistent aerial intelligence, Guilhem explains how Elistair found its market by listening closely to the needs of end users.
Guilhem also explores the rapid evolution of defence technology, the impact of the war in Ukraine on drone innovation, the growing role of AI and autonomous systems, and why Europe must strengthen its domestic defence supply chains. He shares lessons from a decade of entrepreneurship, the importance of challenging ideas against reality, finding the right co-founder and building a team with a hands-on mindset.
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