INSIDE Stellar
By Stellar
Every two weeks, we release a 20-30 minute video episode where we unpack the why behind our biggest commercial decisions, and dive into our tech innovations.
Expect open conversations, practical insights, and a look at the less-polished (but far more interesting) side of tech, sales, and strategy.
Ep 6: Inside the tests customers never get to see
In this episode of INSIDE Stellar, the team takes you along on a real-world test drive to show what happens before new technology reaches customers. From crossing borders to switching between networks, this episode reveals why testing connectivity in the real world matters just as much as testing in the lab.
Dursun, Natalia and Simone walk through the setup used during the test drive, explain why the commercial team gets involved in product validation, and discuss how customer experience influences the way Stellar develops and tests its technology. The conversation also explores why border crossings are one of the toughest connectivity challenges and why more than 6,000 automated tests still aren't enough on their own.
Topics covered:
– Real-world connectivity testing
– How GLOBBLE and STEER® are tested in mobility environments
– Why the commercial team participates in product validation
– Border crossings and seamless network switching
– Customer experience and support from a user's perspective
– Why lab tests must be validated on the road
00:00 Test drive kickoff
01:20 Car setup walkthrough
02:01 Dual 5G vs Dual 5G and Starlink
03:32 Why we do test drives
06:16 The role of testing in the lab
09:52 From roadmap to release
12:37 Border crossings explained
15:17 Success criteria and wrap up
🎧 INSIDE Stellar is the podcast that takes you behind the scenes of a fast-growing connectivity company. We discuss tech decisions and commercial strategy as well as the human moments in between. Every episode brings real conversations from the Stellar team, unfiltered and unscripted.
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Ep 5: Why Remote Teams Still Need to Meet in Person (Real Talk at 1AM)
In this episode of INSIDE Stellar, the team takes you inside one of Stellar’s company congresses; a company offsite where a fully remote, distributed team comes together to align, reflect, and build what’s next.
Natalia, Dursun, and Simone unpack why these moments matter far beyond team bonding: from aligning tech, operations, and commercial strategy, to uncovering inefficiencies, strengthening communication, and reinforcing a shared vision across locations. The conversation also explores how transparency, trust, and in-person collaboration accelerate decision-making and growth in a remote-first company.
Whether you’re building or working in a distributed team, this episode offers a real look at how culture, leadership, and strategic alignment come together to scale a company.
Topics covered:
– Purpose of company offsites & remote team alignment
– Distributed teams and company culture
– Strategic alignment across tech, ops, and commercial
– Leadership, transparency & psychological safety
– Scaling a remote-first company
00:00 Villa Congress Kickoff02:28 Why We Meet In Person04:05 Strategy Alignment Workshops07:58 CEO Guest And Frequency Debate12:57 Takeaways---- 🎧 INSIDE Stellar is the podcast that takes you behind the scenes of a fast-growing connectivity company. We discuss tech decisions and commercial strategy as well as the human moments in between. Every episode brings real conversations from the Stellar team, unfiltered and unscripted. ----
Follow us on LinkedIn to stay up to date with the events we are attending, news in tech, and all other happenings at and around Stellar:----
Do not forget to subscribe on YouTube and on your favorite podcast platform!
https://www.youtube.com/@INSIDEStellar
https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/insidestellar
https://music.amazon.co.uk/podcasts/5b650961-79b1-4f1d-abdc-58f39d1b30fb/inside-stellar
https://pocketcasts.com/podcast/inside-stellar/b8f62590-9592-013e-3ad7-0e0b96ad8c05
https://castbox.fm/channel/INSIDE-Stellar-id6798068?country=us
Ep 4: We exceeded our sales target by 2.5× in 2025. Here's how
In this episode of the INSIDE Stellar, the team reflects on Stellar’s 2025 commercial journey which marks the first full year of active sales, ambitious revenue and ARR targets, and what it actually took to exceed them by more than 2.5x.
Natalia, Dursun, and Simone discuss the commercial fundamentals that made the difference: fast customer response times, contracts in plain-English, hands-on support, event-driven sales, and partnerships built for long-term growth. The conversation also dives into how technology, operations, and sales had to scale together, and why simplicity often outperformed complexity.
Topics covered:
– B2B sales growth & ARR targets
– Customer experience as a revenue driver
– Events and partnerships in enterprise sales
– Scaling sales, tech, and operations together
– Lessons from exceeding commercial goals
00:00 Intro
00:51 Reflecting on 2025
02:32 Key factors behind our success
04:07 Outstanding customer experience
08:41 Sales-driven outbound sales strategies
14:22 Amazing tech
31:18 Looking ahead to 2026
33:58 Takeaways
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🎧 INSIDE Stellar is the podcast that takes you behind the scenes of a fast-growing connectivity company. We discuss tech decisions and commercial strategy as well as the human moments in between. Every episode brings real conversations from the Stellar team, unfiltered and unscripted.
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Follow us on LinkedIn to stay up to date with the events we are attending, news in tech, and all other happenings at and around Stellar:
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Do not forget to subscribe on YouTube and on your favorite podcast platform!
https://www.youtube.com/@INSIDEStellar https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/insidestellar https://music.amazon.co.uk/podcasts/5b650961-79b1-4f1d-abdc-58f39d1b30fb/inside-stellar https://pocketcasts.com/podcast/inside-stellar/b8f62590-9592-013e-3ad7-0e0b96ad8c05 https://castbox.fm/channel/INSIDE-Stellar-id6798068?country=us
Ep 3: Internet on the move is bad. Someone had to do something
This week on INSIDE Stellar, we dive deep into GLOBBLE and the technology behind it that is powering truly unbreakable connectivity on the move, and in remote locations.
How does it actually work? What’s next for our tech? And how are companies already using it across fleets, emergency vehicles, and connected assets?
We break it all down and share an exclusive announcement about an upcoming project for Stellar which will change the experience of internet. 👀
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🎧 INSIDE Stellar is the podcast that takes you behind the scenes of a fast-growing connectivity company. We discuss tech decisions and commercial strategy as well as the human moments in between. Every episode brings real conversations from the Stellar team, unfiltered and unscripted.
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Follow us on LinkedIn to stay up to date with the events we are attending, news in tech, and all other happenings at and around Stellar:
https://www.linkedin.com/company/stellartc
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Do not forget to subscribe on YouTube and on your favourite podcast platform!
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https://castbox.fm/vh/6798068https://pocketcasts.com/podcast/inside-stellar/b8f62590-9592-013e-3ad7-0e0b96ad8c05
Ep 2: To exhibit or not to exhibit? That's the dilemma
In this episode, we dive into the marketing logic behind our presence at industry events.We dive into why we often choose to attend as visitors rather than exhibitors, and what actually makes a booth worth the investment.We share honest advice for event organizers on how to make startup booths truly valuable, and reveal the key factors that help us decide when to show up with a stand versus when to walk the floor.It’s a candid look at how a growing company in connectivity thinks about visibility, ROI, and brand storytelling in the event space.----🎧 INSIDE Stellar is the podcast that takes you behind the scenes of a fast-growing connectivity company. We discuss tech decisions and commercial strategy as well as the human moments in between. Every episode brings real conversations from the Stellar team, unfiltered and unscripted.---Follow us on LinkedIn to stay up to date with the events we are attending, news in tech, and all other happenings at and around Stellar:
https://www.linkedin.com/company/stellartc/
---Do not forget to subscribe on Spotify and on your favourite podcast platform!
https://www.youtube.com/@INSIDEStellar
https://castbox.fm/channel/INSIDE-Stellar-id6798068
https://pocketcasts.com/podcast/inside-stellar/b8f62590-9592-013e-3ad7-0e0b96ad8c05
Ep 1: What to do if your competition is 100x bigger than you
Welcome to the very first episode of INSIDE Stellar, the podcast that takes you behind the scenes of how we build deals, solve challenges, and make the strategic calls that shape a fast-growing business in connectivity.
At Stellar, we deliver perfect internet on the move combining cellular, Wi-Fi, and satellite networks into one unbreakable connection.
In this episode, Natalia, Dursun, and Simone explore what it really takes to thrive when your competition is 100× bigger.
🚀 How speed and flexibility become superpowers for small teams
🔁 Why agility beats bureaucracy and how we use it to our advantage
🎭 The funny reality of customers who value “years in the market” over innovation
Unscripted, raw, and straight from inside Stellar. We're sharing the lessons, laughs, and mindset that keep us moving forward.
🎧 Subscribe now on Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts:
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INSIDE Stellar Trailer
Welcome to INSIDE Stellar - the podcast that takes you behind the scenes of building a fast-growing connectivity company.
Each 20-30 minute episode gives you an insider’s look at what it’s really like to shape the future of connected mobility; from the challenges and breakthroughs to the daily decisions that drive innovation at Stellar.
We’ll dive into topics we know best:
🚀 Technology & Innovation - how our solutions are redefining connectivity and why we make the choices we do.
💼 Sales & Partnerships - the relationships and strategies that power our growth.
🧾 Strategy & Future Thinking - how we plan ahead, make bold moves, and keep evolving.
Through honest conversations and real stories from the people behind Stellar, you’ll discover what it means to grow a company that connects vehicles, devices, and people - while navigating the fast-changing tech landscape.
Our goal? To connect with you on a more personal level. To share not just our products, but our process — how ideas are born, how challenges are tackled, and how innovation actually happens.
🎙️ Whether you’re an entrepreneur, an industry expert, or simply curious about the world of connectivity, INSIDE Stellar invites you to explore the journey with us.
The first full episode drops November 3rd and you won’t want to miss it.
Have a question or topic you’d love us to discuss?
Send us a message or connect with a member of our team on LinkedIn (@Stellar//) we’d love to bring your ideas into future episodes.
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