Mark Sasson: Co-founder and CEO of Pinpoint Search Group (recruiting in the space industry)

This week on The Astro Ben Podcast, Ben sits down with Mark Sasson, co-founder and CEO of Pinpoint Search Group, as he launches Operation Voyager to tackle the space sector's talent gap in March 2025. From his roots in cybersecurity to his new frontier in space, Mark shares a compelling story of industry evolution, drawing parallels between these booming fields. We dive into proven strategies for attracting top talent, the unique hiring challenges facing space companies, and how to build effective recruiting processes in an industry still finding its footing.

OUTLINE:

Here's approximate timestamps for the episode.

00:00 Intro to Mark Sasson

01:09 Pinpoint getting into the Space Sector

03:01 Segments

03:58 Growth industries

05:12 Pinpoint

08:00 How Pinpoint works

09:40 Operation Voyager

11:00 Startups attracting top talent

14:06 Graduates entering the space force