Max Haot
CEO of Vast, a commercial space station company building Haven-1 and pursuing a permanent American presence in low Earth orbit.
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Mar 5, 2026 • 3h 6min
Daniel Gross’s AGI Trades, SpaceX’s $1.75T IPO, Google Silences Sweeney | Mark Gurman, Dan Primack, Cameron McCord, Max Haot, Christian Howell
Cameron McCord, CEO of Nominal, builds hardware testing software and just closed an $80M round. Christian Howell, CEO of Cognito Therapeutics and former Navy officer, develops a noninvasive light-and-sound therapy for Alzheimer’s. Max Haot, CEO of Vast, pursues a commercial space station. Dan Primack, Axios business editor, dissects VC, IPO and private-market dynamics. Mark Gurman, Bloomberg tech journalist, breaks down Apple product timing and AI rollout delays.
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Dec 23, 2025 • 26min
Launching a commercial space station
Max Haot, CEO of Vast, discusses the ambitious plan to launch Haven-1, the first commercial space station, in 2026. He emphasizes the importance of creating economically sustainable orbital habitats for research and manufacturing. Haot also explores the potential benefits of microgravity for pharmaceuticals and tech development, while addressing the future of private space transport and competition. He highlights the rigorous safety measures in place for crewed flights and the need for international partnerships in this exciting new frontier.
Jun 4, 2024 • 59min
Free-Flying Stations, with Jed McCaleb & Max Haot (Vast)
Join Jed McCaleb and Max Haot as they discuss Vast's pioneering efforts in commercial space stations. Topics include economics, competition, military use, Launcher acquisition, and Haven One's launch. Explore Vast's product roadmap and the challenges of space station investment.
