Building Saudi Arabia's Geospatial Future: Insights from Jason Andrews

In this episode of Space Café Radio, Torsten Kriening speaks with Jason Andrews, the first employee and division leader of the geospatial division of the Neo Space Group (NSG) of Saudi Arabia. Jason shares his journey from founding multiple space companies to becoming a pivotal figure in Saudi Arabia's push to enhance its geospatial capabilities. The discussion covers the formation of the division, the strategic acquisition of TAQNIA ETS and UP42, and the broader Vision 2030 initiative aimed at diversifying the Saudi economy to reduce dependence on the oil sector . He also provides an in-depth look at the current state and future trends of the global geospatial market, highlighting the role of AI and emerging technologies in transforming the industry.

This episode is supported by NSG.

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