My Favorite Part About Working at LiftPort (So Far!)

             Unlike Jeremy, I have been working with Michael since February so I have had some time to really get to know and work alongside Michael. I will be writing this blog post again at the end of the summer to see how my answer changes as it most definitely will whilst working on this massive thing.   In order to really break my time spent here I am going to split it into 2 sections: The Documentary days, and Intern Life.

The Documentary Days

            Well, I’ve already went over our initial meeting, (we met at a coffee shop for our mock interview) there was countless days that we spent with each other filming and getting to know each other that I really valued. Michael was really great about being open with me and answering all of my questions in such a way that I got the whole truth and actually understood it.  Not only was I surprised by his openness but it prompted me to ask more and more questions.  I learned more during filming  sessions with Michael about space than I had ever dreamed of knowing.  On top of that we became friends, both of us shared a special place in our hearts for the military and we initially bonded over that.  Basically I spent a few weeks with this guy filming him talk about a space elevator for like 6 weeks, but we became friends which made the good grade and the awards feel way better.

Intern Life:

Well what can I say, I’m like a coffee boy with a nice fancy title “Business Development Intern”.  Jokes aside I am definitely not a coffee boy here which is a wonderful feeling.  We work 8 to 5 and have full access to this project, as interns we have been aiding with the business plan as well as taking on our own projects that we created and planned in conjunction with Michael. So far its been really fun, to work in a setting where we as interns are really respected and given true responsibility, something that can’t always be said for different settings.

Cant wait to see what the future holds!

- Griffin Pontius