#13 Elon Musk and Why SpaceX Will Colonize Mars
Founders27 Aug 2017

#13 Elon Musk and Why SpaceX Will Colonize Mars

What I learned from reading The Elon Musk Blog Series: Wait But Why by Tim Urban. In the most recent 1% of our species short existence, we have become the first life on earth to know about the situation (4:38) The total market for satellite manufacturing, the launches that carry them to space, and related equipment and services has ballooned from $60 billion in 2004 to over $200 billion in 2015 (8:41) Here is what SpaceX does: it takes things to space for people for money. Here is what SpaceX really does: it is an innovation machine trying to solve one big problem. The astronomical cost of space travel (9:13) For 1% we can buy life insurance (20:35) Up until 25 years ago there had never been such a thing as a global brain of god like information access and connectivity on this planet (23:26) Musk has said he doesn't care that much about your degree. Just raw talent, personality, and passion for the SpaceX mission (31:21) For domestic launches the ULA charges the government and the US taxpayer $380 million per launch. For a similar launch, the US government pays SpaceX $133 million (40:14) Life has to be about more than just solving problems. There have to be things that inspire you. (45:55) ---- Founders Notes gives you the ability to tap into the collective knowledge of history's greatest entrepreneurs on demand. Use it to supplement the decisions you make in your work. Get access to Founders Notes here. ---- “I have listened to every episode released and look forward to every episode that comes out. The only criticism I would have is that after each podcast I usually want to buy the book because I am interested so my poor wallet suffers. ” — Gareth Be like Gareth. Buy a book: All the books featured on Founders Podcast

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#375 The Single Biggest Individual Financier In The World. The Richest Woman In America: Hetty Green

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The Most Inspiring Autobiography I've Read: Chung Ju-yung Founder of Hyundai

The Most Inspiring Autobiography I've Read: Chung Ju-yung Founder of Hyundai

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#374 Rare Jeff Bezos Interview

#374 Rare Jeff Bezos Interview

Jeff Bezos on retirement being lame, AI, the electricity metaphor for AI, the good fortune of being alive during multiple golden ages, long term life long passions, refusing to underestimate opportuni...

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#373 Breakfast with Brad Jacobs + How To Make A Few Billion Dollars

#373 Breakfast with Brad Jacobs + How To Make A Few Billion Dollars

Brad Jacobs is one of the most talented living entrepreneurs. Brad has started 8 different billion dollar or multi-billion dollar businesses. He has done over 500 acquisitions and has raised over $30 ...

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#372: Amancio Ortega: The Genius Behind the Inditex Group

#372: Amancio Ortega: The Genius Behind the Inditex Group

Amancio Ortega is one of the wealthiest people in the world. Ortega is the founder of Inditex, a pioneer of fast fashion, an entrepreneur with over 60 years of experience, and has created a business m...

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#371 James J. Hill: The Empire Builder

#371 James J. Hill: The Empire Builder

What I learned from rereading James J. Hill: Empire Builder by Michael P. Malone.  ---- Ramp gives you everything you need to control spend, watch your costs, and optimize your financial operations —a...

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#370 The Founder of IKEA: Ingvar Kamprad

#370 The Founder of IKEA: Ingvar Kamprad

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#369 Elon Musk and The Early Days of SpaceX

#369 Elon Musk and The Early Days of SpaceX

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