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A deep dive into the rapidly evolving landscape of AGI, robotics, and space technology in 2026, exploring the potential transformative impacts of AI, humanoid robots, and emerging technologies across economic, societal, and technological domains.
Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev discusses the company's record year, highlighting its growth to 11 business lines generating over $100M in revenue, expansion into tokenization and prediction markets, and strategic vision for global and institutional market domination.
A deep dive into AI's potential risks and transformative power, exploring safety concerns, technological advancements in space and autonomous driving, and the importance of generalist thinking in an era of rapid technological change.
Elon Musk discusses the transformative potential of AI, humanoid robots, space exploration, and universal high income, offering an optimistic vision of a future where technology solves major challenges and creates abundance for humanity.
Scott Galloway shares his bold predictions for 2026, including AI stock corrections, the potential burst of the data center bubble, challenges to the NVIDIA and OpenAI duopoly, and the rise of space technology and prediction markets.
Jonathan Lacoste, founder of Space VC, shares insights on investing in frontier tech startups, emphasizing the importance of tracking founder talent migration, understanding the distinction between deep and frontier tech, and the critical role of grit and mission-driven entrepreneurship in emerging technological sectors.
Jason and Alex discuss the recent Waymo robotaxi incident during a San Francisco power outage, exploring the challenges of self-driving technology and the potential future of autonomous transportation.
Ian Brooke, founder of Astro Mechanica, discusses his mission to enable low-cost, long-range supersonic flight by developing a comprehensive approach to aircraft design, manufacturing, and operations.
A lively end-of-year podcast episode reviewing 2025's top founders, funds, companies, and making predictions for 2026, including potential tech IPOs, stock performance, and the potential impact of AI on employment.
In this episode of Moonshots, Peter Diamandis and his guests share ten bold predictions for 2026, ranging from space races and AI solving mathematical problems to level five autonomous robots and breakthrough epigenetic reprogramming, highlighting the exponential technological changes expected in the coming year.
Trae Stephens discusses Anduril's founding in 2017, its software-first approach to defense technology, multi-domain autonomy strategy, manufacturing renaissance, and ethical considerations in modern warfare, while reflecting on lessons learned from Palantir and Peter Thiel.
A candid conversation with David George from a16z about AI investment strategies, the changing landscape of venture capital, and why finding founders with exceptional strengths matters more than worrying about theoretical competition.
A deep dive into the latest tech and venture capital news, covering SpaceX's potential $1.5T IPO, OpenAI's Disney deal, Oracle's stock drop, and the evolving landscape of AI-driven innovation across design, coding, and enterprise tools.
Jamie Lee from Tamarack Global shares insights on generating venture capital alpha through founder referrals, asymmetric information, and deep diligence, while exploring emerging technologies like humanoid robotics and the future of labor automation.
David George, a General Partner at Andreessen Horowitz, discusses the firm's investment strategy, the evolving landscape of venture capital, the potential of AI startups, and the importance of backing founders with exceptional strengths across various market opportunities.
Emil Michael provides an insider's look at the Department of War's technology strategy, highlighting six critical technology areas focused on applied AI, hypersonics, directed energy, contested logistics, battlefield information dominance, and biomanufacturing, while emphasizing the importance of innovation and deterrence in modern defense technology.
D.A. Wallach, a former musician turned biotech investor, discusses the unique challenges of investing in biotechnology, including low probabilities of drug success, the potential of AI, and the evolving global landscape of pharmaceutical innovation.
A deep tech startup in Berkeley is developing a novel land-raising technology using wood chips to solve flooding and subsidence problems by injecting a wood chip slurry underground, with the goal of helping cities and infrastructure adapt to environmental challenges.
A deep dive into SpaceX's $800 billion valuation, potential IPOs for Anthropic and Databricks in 2026, Netflix's acquisition of Warner Brothers, and discussions on AI model dynamics, Chinese open-source models, and the evolving venture capital landscape.
Gavin Baker explores the evolving AI landscape, discussing Nvidia's GPUs, Google's TPUs, semiconductor dynamics, data centers in space, and the transformative potential of AI across industries, while sharing insights on technology investment strategies and his personal career journey.
An in-depth exploration of the AI race between the US and China, highlighting technological advancements, geopolitical strategies, and the potential implications of AI development across robotics, computing, and space technologies.
Brian Keating breaks down moon landing conspiracy theories with scientific evidence, debunking claims about the Van Allen radiation belts, remote cameras, and why the US hasn't returned to the moon, while highlighting NASA's broader contributions to science and safety.
Zach Dell and Justin Lopas discuss the founding and rapid growth of Base Power, their energy startup focused on vertically integrating battery technology to lower electricity costs through a relentless, mission-driven approach to scaling and company culture.
Trae Stephens discusses his journey as a partner at Founders Fund and co-founder of Anduril, exploring topics like defense tech, AI ethics, the importance of choosing meaningful quests, and how venture capital can support transformative technologies.
David George shares insights into a16z's growth investing strategy, focusing on AI investments, identifying market leaders, and backing "technical terminator" founders across various technology sectors.
Julia DeWahl shares the story of Antares, a startup developing small nuclear micro-reactors for the US military and critical infrastructure, discussing the regulatory shifts, market potential, and vision for resilient, clean energy solutions.
A deep dive into the nuances of leadership, narcissism, and self-awareness, exploring how great leaders balance confidence with humility while avoiding the pitfalls of unchecked ego and destructive self-absorption.
In this episode, Ben Wilson discusses the qualities of great leaders and founders throughout history, exploring how vision, singular focus, and an ability to create chaos and push through uncertainty are key traits of world-changing individuals like John D. Rockefeller, Napoleon, and Elon Musk.
Moonshots podcast delves into the latest AI and technological advancements, discussing NVIDIA's record revenue, Elon Musk's space data centers, AI's potential to solve major global challenges, and the exponential progress in areas like robotics, energy, and healthcare.
A deep dive into how Silicon Valley is returning to its Cold War roots, rebuilding America's industrial base through defense, energy, aerospace, and manufacturing technologies, driven by a new generation of founders who understand the urgent need to innovate and compete with China.
A deep dive into emerging AI technologies, covering topics like AI-driven scientific breakthroughs, global economic challenges, energy infrastructure, and the potential for AI to solve major global problems while navigating societal disruption.
Shaun Maguire provides insights into Elon Musk's unique leadership style, describing Elon as not just an individual, but a collective of about 20 highly trusted, competent people who can autonomously execute his vision with precision.
Will Marshall, co-founder of Planet Labs, discusses the revolutionary potential of imaging satellites, AI, and their mission to track and help protect life on Earth through daily global imaging and advanced data analysis.
Mike Annunziata, founder of Also Capital, shares insights on identifying exceptional founders in hard tech by focusing on their leadership qualities, risk management, competitive spirit, and ability to attract top talent across ambitious and technically challenging industries.
A deep dive into the exponential growth of AI, discussing OpenAI's potential $100 billion revenue, the US-China AI race, the impact of AI on jobs and the S&P 500, and the emerging technologies reshaping computing, energy, and robotics.
David Zagaynov discusses building unmanned cargo planes at Poseidon, focusing on reducing cost per flight ton mile by eliminating pilots and leveraging advanced manufacturing techniques.
Zach Abrams from Bridge and Henri Stern from Privy discuss the current state and future potential of stablecoins, highlighting their growing importance in cross-border payments, emerging markets, and financial infrastructure while exploring how they're transforming global money movement.
Jason and Alex explore the potential of AI companies like OpenAI, discuss the financial risks and opportunities in the AI sector, and delve into emerging technologies like space-based computing and legal AI startups, all while providing insights into startup management and investor relations.
Elon Musk discusses X's three-year anniversary, free speech, AI developments like Grokipedia, Tesla's self-driving progress, and his perspectives on climate change, solar energy, and technological innovation.
Shaan and Sam discuss how a CEO's personal growth is the key to scaling a business, sharing insights on effective leadership, delegation, company values, and the power of repeating successful entrepreneurial playbooks.
Casey Handmer of Terraform Industries discusses solar maximalism, his vision for producing synthetic natural gas from sunlight and air, his admiration for industrialist Henry Kaiser, desalination technologies, and his ambitious plans to revitalize the Salton Sea through innovative water and energy solutions.
A wide-ranging discussion of AI, robotics, quantum computing, and economic disruption featuring experts Salim Ismail, Emad Mostaque, and Eric Pulier, exploring technological breakthroughs, potential societal impacts, and the optimistic vision for humanity's future.
Justin Fiaschetti discusses how Inversion is building autonomous re-entry vehicles that enable precise cargo delivery from space to any location on Earth in under an hour, primarily focused on military logistics and mission-critical cargo delivery.
Elad Gil discusses the current AI landscape, drawing parallels to the internet boom of the late 1990s, and explains why most startups fail during major technological shifts while highlighting the potential for innovative companies to emerge.
A deep dive into Tesla's evolution from a niche EV startup to a trillion-dollar company, exploring its automotive, energy, and AI ambitions, competitive challenges, and the visionary leadership of Elon Musk.
Steve Jurvetson discusses his journey in venture capital, technology trends, Moore's Law, AI development, electric vehicles, nuclear energy, and the importance of entrepreneurship and democracy in driving innovation and societal progress.
Jed McCaleb discusses his journey from peer-to-peer file sharing to cryptocurrency and now building VAST, a space station company aiming to create commercial habitats in low Earth orbit with a billion-dollar personal investment.
Zach Dell, CEO of Base Power, discusses his mission to lower electricity costs through innovative battery storage technology, vertical integration, and distributed grid solutions to drive energy abundance and accessibility.
Mitch Lee discusses how Arc is revolutionizing the marine industry by developing electric boats, leveraging automotive technology, and focusing on rapid iteration and software-driven improvements to create a superior boating experience.
A deep dive into Bryon Hargis's journey of building Castelion, a defense startup developing hypersonic missiles, exploring the challenges of innovation in aerospace, the importance of relentlessness, and the mission of creating technological deterrence for national defense.
Alexis Rivas discusses how Cover is addressing the US housing crisis by building custom, high-quality homes using a vertically integrated, factory-based approach that aims to revolutionize home construction through standardization, efficiency, and innovative design.
Zach Maureres discusses Base Power's $1B Series C funding, led by Addition, focusing on their mission to revolutionize the energy industry by developing faster, more cost-effective battery storage solutions and building an innovative team.
A deep dive into Thrive Capital's investment strategy, focusing on making concentrated bets on transformative technology companies like Stripe, OpenAI, and Databricks, with an emphasis on understanding founders, product potential, and long-term market dynamics.
A deep dive into how Flow is reimagining hardware engineering through an iterative, software-like approach, focusing on transforming complex system design across industries like aerospace, robotics, and nuclear energy.
A deep dive into Elon Musk's Tesla technologies, exploring robotaxis, autonomous trucking, Optimus humanoid robots, and how these innovations could drive down the cost of transportation, labor, and energy while creating massive economic opportunities.
Joe Liemandt, a software entrepreneur turned education reformer, discusses how AI and a mastery-based learning model can transform K-12 education, enabling students to learn 10 times faster in just two hours a day while providing personalized, engaging educational experiences.
Jason Carman discusses the creation of his short film "Planet," a sci-fi story about an engineer building an artificial planet, while sharing insights into his company Story's mission to inspire optimism through storytelling and filmmaking.
An exploration of China's engineering culture and its contrast with the United States' increasingly lawyerly approach to innovation, revealing the strengths and challenges of both nations' economic and technological development strategies.
In an ambitious attempt to revive California's innovative spirit, a group of investors led by Jan Schrammick is planning to build a new 400,000-person city in Solano County, focused on advanced manufacturing, shipbuilding, and creating a walkable, traditional American urban environment.
Mike Grace, co-founder and CEO of Longshot, discusses building massive space cannons to launch payloads into orbit using kinetic launch technology, aiming to dramatically reduce the cost of space access through innovative engineering and strategic positioning.
Tom Ryan, a food science innovator, invented iconic fast food items like the McFlurry, McGriddle, and stuffed crust pizza while working at major food companies like Pizza Hut and McDonald's. Through creative problem-solving and understanding consumer preferences, he transformed the fast food industry by developing unique and marketable food products.
Ashlee Vance discusses his experiences interviewing tech luminaries like Elon Musk, Brian Johnson, and Palmer Luckey, sharing insights into their personalities, work ethic, and the challenges of covering complex technological frontiers like quantum computing and fusion. He reflects on his journalistic career, highlighting the persistent and focused nature of innovators, and teases upcoming projects for his podcast Core Memory.
Jason Calacanis and Becki DeGraw from Wilson Sonsini discuss the current startup financing landscape, highlighting unique investment terms for high-performing companies such as founder voting proxies, pre-agreed follow-on round investments, and reduced due diligence. They explore the changing dynamics of startup board governance and investor behavior in a competitive funding environment.
Max Meyer discusses the spirit of American entrepreneurship and progress, exploring themes of technological innovation, capitalism, and the unique cultural characteristics that drive American ambition, from SpaceX rocket launches to small-town prosperity and the importance of taking risks.
Here's a two-sentence description for the episode: Mohnish Pabrai, a billionaire investor, shares his mental models for entrepreneurial success, emphasizing risk reduction, the power of cloning successful business ideas, and the importance of finding and addressing market gaps. Through compelling stories and insights, Pabrai reveals how aspiring entrepreneurs can minimize risk, leverage existing business models, and create wealth by focusing on delivering value and maintaining a long-term perspective.