geCKo Materials has made an astronomical leap from Startup Battlefield to the International Space Station with their revolutionary adhesive technology. Founded by CEO Capella Kerst, the company developed a cutting-edge sticky substance inspired by geckos' natural clinging abilities. What began as a promising pitch has evolved into a space-certified material now used beyond Earth's atmosphere, demonstrating how innovative startups can literally reach for the stars.

In a recent Build Mode episode, host Isabelle Johannessen sat down with Kerst to