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Release No. 24
From Idaho to Space: Crow’s Journey from Dreamer to Aerospace Leader
Episode 24 · 33 min · November 11, 2024 · Hosted by Ronnie Spellman

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DALLAS, TX — November 11, 2024 — In this engaging episode of Business Decoded, Stan Crow, a space and defense technology expert, shares his inspiring journey from dreaming of space as a child in Idaho to leading international business operations in Japan. He reflects on the influence of the Apollo program, his unique experiences at the US Air Force Academy, and his transition to the private sector, where he honed his business skills at McKinsey before returning to his passion for aerospace with Northrop Grumman. Stan highlights the importance of mentorship, embracing change, and fostering a people-centric culture to inspire technological innovation.
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Business Decoded is a weekly interview podcast hosted by Ronnie Spellman and recorded in Dallas, Texas. Since May 2024 the show has published more than 130 episodes with founders, CEOs and operators — including the former CEO of Blockbuster and 7-Eleven, the CEO of the Dallas News Corporation, and the President of the Dallas Business Journal. Episodes are available on every major podcast platform.
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