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Mind-expanding tales of remarkable humans building the world of tomorrow.

We spend so much time thinking about the people in this world we disagree with. What about the people out there taking a chance on something new, or the people creating positive change for the world of the future?

Ep. 233

Sep 19, 2025

41 min

$112 Million for Water from Thin Air with Brian Sheng of Aquaria - Ep. 233

What Brian Sheng is doing with Aquaria isn't a pipe dream, it's reality. He's pioneering air-to-water infrastructure, creating a world where homes can get all of their water off the grid.Brian Sheng recently raised over $100 million in Series D for his company, and you can already buy his air-to-drinkable-water produc...

Ep. 232

Jul 18, 2025

31 min

An AI Founder/Investor's Take on Raising $70M with Amir Barsoum - Ep. 232

I chat with Amir Barsoum of InVitro Capital and Vezeeta, an AI VC firm and a thriving business that has raised over $70 million in capital. We discuss the enormous opportunity in AI investment, the world of tomorrow, and how we can capitalize on this once-in-several-generations moment. I also throw in a healthy dose o...

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Mind-bending Ecotech Ideas from 5 Brilliant Founders - Ep. 223

Mind-bending Ecotech Ideas from 5 Brilliant Founders - Ep. 223

This podcast episode features a compilation of past interviews with innovators and entrepreneurs in the realm of ecotech and sustainability...

22 min

The Future of Electric Super Cars with Nikita Bridan [Live in Long Beach] - Ep. 222

The Future of Electric Super Cars with Nikita Bridan [Live in Long Beach] - Ep. 222

Nikita Bridan is one of the co-founders of Oilstainlab, a boutique futuristic supercar manufacturer of the future. They've built a monster,...

22 min

Sustainable Ammonia is Vital for Our Future with Suzanne Zamany Andersen of Nitrovolt - Ep. 221

Sustainable Ammonia is Vital for Our Future with Suzanne Zamany Andersen of Nitrovolt - Ep. 221

Suzanne Zamany Andersen is the CEO and founder of Nitrovolt, a brilliant start-up that's raised millions making green or sustainable ammoni...

42 min

Julie Bliss Mullen: What are PFAS (forever chemicals) and how is Aclarity solving this massive problem? - Ep. 220

Julie Bliss Mullen: What are PFAS (forever chemicals) and how is Aclarity solving this massive problem? - Ep. 220

Julie Bliss Mullen is cofounder and CEO of Aclarity and a Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree. Her company Aclarity destroys PFAS (Per- and polyfluo...

39 min

Lab-Grown Meat: Is This the Future of Food? - Ep. 219

Lab-Grown Meat: Is This the Future of Food? - Ep. 219

Is lab-grown the future of meat? Even after $1.6B in investment into the sector, is cultivated meat a viable long-term solution? I created...

14 min

Dr. Masachs Boungou: How REAL Adversity Leads to Stronger Entrepreneurs - Ep. 218

Dr. Masachs Boungou: How REAL Adversity Leads to Stronger Entrepreneurs - Ep. 218

Dr. Masachs Boungou, an eternal optimist, author, and public speaker, shares his incredible journey from fleeing war-torn Republic of the C...

15 min

Mind-bending Ecotech Ideas from 5 Brilliant Founders
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Mind-bending Ecotech Ideas from 5 Brilliant Founders

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