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The Foundr Podcast with Nathan Chan

291: X Prize Founder Peter Diamandis Talks About Creating a Blueprint For The Future

The Foundr Podcast with Nathan Chan

Nathan Chan

Marketing, Business, Entrepreneurship

4.8 • 662 Ratings

🗓️ 3 March 2020

⏱️ 52 minutes

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Summary

When Peter Diamandis was a kid, there were two life-changing moments that shaped him into the person he is today: the launch of the Apollo space program and the release of Star Trek. These two events inspired Diamandis’ love of space and taught him to always keep his eyes on the future. It’s no surprise then that Diamandis went on launch over 20 companies in the areas of space, longevity, venture capital, and education. Diamandis has also dedicated himself to supporting others who make an impact on the world, which is why he founded the venture fund BOLD Capital Partners, the X Prize Foundation, and Singularity University—all organizations focused on promoting technologies that have the potential to improve society. In this interview, he shares his thoughts on what it takes to build a sustainable business, his predictions for industries like education and healthcare, and what he’s most excited about in terms of future innovations. This is a conversation you won’t want to miss! Key Takeaways Why Diamandis ended up going to medical school, despite his love of space How Diamandis carved out his own life path, which led to him starting 20+ companies in the areas of space, longevity, venture capital, and education His predictions on which industries will transition from a scarcity to an abundance mindset The golden rule Diamandis always follows whenever he prioritizes what to work on next Why Diamandis believes a person’s mindset is the most valuable asset they own The inspiration behind Diamandis’ latest book, The Future Is Faster Than You Think: How Converging Technologies Are Transforming Business, Industries, and Our Lives What excites Diamandis most about the future, and why he feels optimistic about what’s to come

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This is episode number 291 with Peter Diamandis of the Founder Podcast.

0:07.2

What you need is thirst.

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You need to be a thirsty human who is intent on learning.

0:13.0

It's a really fascinating exploration of human potential.

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Now.

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The Founder Podcast.

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Even the greatest entrepreneurs had help.

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If you want to learn from the most successful founders on the planet, you are in the right place.

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Branson, Mark Cuban, Tony Robbins, Tim Ferriss, Arianna Huffington, Steve Case, Gary V, Sophia Amoroso,

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Barbara Corcoran, Damon John.

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Learn from the greatest minds in business today with interviews hosted by Nathan Chan.

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This is not your average entrepreneur podcast.

0:45.8

The Founder Podcast.

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