T+334: SpaceX the Outlier, and Organization Leadership (with Matt Gjertsen)
From Main Engine Cut Off by Anthony Colangelo
June 9, 2026 · 44 min · Episode 334
About this episode
The episode discusses SpaceX's unique approach to success and how it can be applied to other organizations, featuring insights from Matt Gjertsen.
I often talk about SpaceX being an extreme outlier in the industry and how many organizations have tried to replicate their approach, but very few (if any) have been successful. Matt Gjertsen of Built joins me to share a take on what exactly it is internally that drives their results, how to apply it in other organizations, and to share some perspective on his time at SpaceX leading Training and Development, and from elsewhere in the industry.
People in this episode
Host: Anthony Colangelo
Guest: Matt Gjertsen
Topics covered
- SpaceX
- organizational leadership
- training and development
- industry analysis
- replication of success
Keywords
- SpaceX
- leadership
- training
- development
- organizational success
- industry insights
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: SpaceX, Built
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