Making Astronomy Accessible Through Smart Telescope Experiences Design | Souhail Alaoui from Vaonis

I'm Souhail Alaoui, marketing and e-commerce manager at Vaonis, pioneers of smart telescopes that blend optics, robotics, and software into a seamless user experience. In this episode, we explore how Vaonis removes technical friction from astronomy, making stargazing accessible for beginners, families, educators, and experienced amateurs alike. We discuss positioning premium hardware online, using the website as both showroom and education hub, and why visual storytelling is critical for high-consideration products. Souhail also shares leadership insights on global messaging, community-driven growth, and focusing relentlessly on user experience over tools or tactics to drive long-term revenue and advocacy in modern fast-moving marketing environments.