The Next Geo is an independent platform focused on market intelligence, strategic insight, and industry growth across geospatial technology, Earth observation, mapping, GeoAI, and spatial innovation.
Created by the team behind Geoawesome, The Next Geo combines deep sector experience with a strong global network built over more than 15 years in the industry.
Our mission is simple: deliver practical, credible, and forward-looking insight for companies, investors, and decision-makers navigating a rapidly changing geospatial market.
For more than 15 years, Geoawesome has been one of the world’s leading independent voices in geospatial. With 1,000+ articles, 300+ contributors, global events, industry interviews, and a trusted international audience, Geoawesome has helped shape conversations across mapping, Earth observation, drones, and GeoAI.
The Next Geo builds on that foundation with a stronger focus on premium research, advisory services, and executive-level market insight.
Aleks is a senior executive at a top global consulting firm, where he leads international work across drones, geospatial technologies, aerospace, defence, and strategic transformation.
Alongside his corporate leadership role, he is the founder of Geoawesome and a long-time industry builder with more than two decades of experience across mapping, Earth observation, drones, and geospatial business strategy.
He has advised corporations, governments, and technology companies worldwide, combining strategic consulting expertise with deep sector knowledge and one of the strongest networks in the industry.
Muthu is a senior technology and geospatial professional with deep experience across mobility, transportation, innovation management, and industry strategy.
He combines technical expertise with commercial understanding and has worked across multiple roles spanning geospatial technologies, digital transformation, and ecosystem development.
Muthu brings operational realism, strategic discipline, and strong understanding of how technology markets scale.
The geospatial industry is growing fast — but many decision-makers still struggle to access clear, independent, commercially useful insight.
Too much information is promotional. Too little is strategic.
The Next Geo was created to close that gap through:
We know the sector because we have built inside it for years.
We connect with leaders, startups, buyers, and innovators worldwide.
We focus on decisions, not theory.
To become the most trusted independent intelligence and growth platform for the global geospatial economy.
The Next Geo helps leaders understand where the market is going — and how to win in it.