Peter and Dan discuss the massive change coming to the energy industry — in particular, the switch to an all-electric economy in the next 20 years. With governments and large corporations relying on oil and gas, they discuss how this disruption will impact society. In this episode: Peter gives a brief history of the energy economy and how humanity has transitioned from firepower to solar. Dan discusses his belief that technology is not replaced by another technology unless there is at least a 10...
Jun 11, 2017•26 min
Peter and Dan discuss the ability of artificial intelligence (AI) to make predictions far better than humans, given the explosion in the amount of data in recent years. In this episode: Peter discusses how MogIA, an AI system developed by an Indian startup, correctly predicted the outcome of the 2016 presidential election, basing its analysis on 20 million data points from platforms such as Google, Twitter and YouTube. Dan talks about another implication of predictive AI in sports betting. One c...
May 26, 2017•20 min
Peter and Dan discuss awarding the $10 million Qualcomm Tricorder XPRIZE , which involved designing a portable wireless device that can monitor and diagnose health conditions from the palm of your hand. The prize concept originated during a lunch with Qualcomm’s Executive Chairman Paul Jacobs, a fellow Star Trek fan, when they decided the Tricorder medical device should exist. In this episode: Peter describes the power of incentive prizes with examples dating back to 1714, including the inventio...
May 02, 2017•23 min
Dan and Peter discuss their common desire to live a long and healthy life, and takeaways from Peter’s recent visit to a cutting-edge stem cell clinic in Panama. In this episode: Peter discusses his belief that if we’re able to stay alive for the next 50 years, we will have access to converging technologies that can keep us alive indefinitely — what Ray Kurzweil calls reaching “longevity escape velocity” Peter explains what stem cells are and why they have the ability to rejuvenate the body. Watc...
Apr 17, 2017•21 min
Dan and Peter discuss the impact of artificial intelligence on humanity and the conversations happening around the world on this disruptive, exponentially growing technology. In this episode: Peter explains his belief that AI will be one of the most important inventions the human race will ever create, in its ability to serve us. Dan discusses his belief that the greatest breakthroughs in any technological developments happen because of three things: toys, warfare and pornography. Peter mentions...
Mar 31, 2017•19 min
In Episode 22 , Dan explained his model of stabilizers and accelerators, and his belief that you can predict the major events in the news. This episode, Peter and Dan discuss how technology is changing the political process around the world, and what this means for entrepreneurs. In this episode: Dan and Peter discuss the work of Deb Roy, who runs the Laboratory for Social Machines at MIT and his deep data experiment with the 2016 U.S. election. Dan outlines his “Stabilizers and Accelerators” fr...
Mar 05, 2017•21 min
The word “moonshot” is a term that comes from X (formerly Google X) and, as used here, simply means a daring, seemingly impossible mission. When most of the world is trying to go 10% bigger, a moonshot is something that is 10X bigger. Peter and Dan discuss a new tool Peter developed to help you take moonshots. In this episode: Dan tells the story of Peter’s first moonshot when achieving suborbital flight with the Ansari XPRIZE in 2004. Peter discusses his 5 Year Moonshot Planner and why all prog...
Feb 06, 2017•18 min
Peter and Dan discuss the implications of exponential technologies reinventing human reproduction. Imagine a near future where the process of having a child is not left up to the vagaries of Mendelian genetics, but to cutting-edge technology. In this episode: Peter discusses how new technologies like CRISPR-Cas9 allow you to pass on the best genetic material to your kids — and outlines the moral and ethical considerations. Dan explains why he believes “thinking processes” will always be useful. ...
Nov 14, 2016•16 min
With exponential technologies accelerating at warp speed, Peter and Dan discuss how convergences of these technologies will impact life in 2017. In this episode: Peter discusses which exponential technologies he’s most excited about in 2016 and 2017. Dan shares a story about individuals taking big risks to move technology forward. Peter and Dan mention the “First In Line” program for Strategic Coach members to fast-track their way into Abundance 360....
Oct 19, 2016•23 min
If you want to create a successful, hyper-growth company, you’ve got to get one thing right: hiring. Peter and Dan discuss one of the most important aspects of being an entrepreneur — attracting great people and recruiting them into the organization. In this episode: Peter discusses his takeaways from conversations with Jeff Holden (of Uber and Amazon Prime), including insights on the interview process and when to fire someone. Dan shares advice and lessons learned building Strategic Coach into ...
Sep 18, 2016•22 min
Peter took the stage at TED in 2012 , when he delivered his talk about Abundance. In this episode, Peter and Dan take a look at ten charts with updated stats and data proving that the world is truly getting better. In this episode: Peter gives updated Evidence of Abundance charts, see visuals at Diamandis.com/data and in this blog . Dan explains why the 6D’s have helped him see the world through an Abundance lens. Peter and Dan discuss why the news media delivers 10x more negative news than posi...
Aug 22, 2016•31 min
In Episode 6 , Peter and Dan described how mindset plays a key role in living a long, healthy life, this time they share stories about how they each arrived at their ambitious longevity goals. In this episode: Peter talks about Ray Kurzweil’s belief that children born today will have the ability to have an indefinite lifespan. Dan describes his thoughts on attitude and why the future is something you must work toward. Peter puts into perspective the amazing times we are living in, citing how the...
Jul 31, 2016•26 min
Historically, your citizenship is defined by the language you speak, the currency you use, or where you live. In a world of massive globalization, however, these factors are becoming less important, and in this episode, Peter and Dan discuss the idea of virtual countries of the future. In this episode: Peter and Dan discuss “Brexit,” Britain’s exit from the European Union, and what this means for the future of trade. Peter talks about the idea of virtual countries and living in a world with like...
Jul 18, 2016•21 min
We’re constantly in a state of information overload, and trying to focus on everything at once is overwhelming. Dan and Peter discuss a simple yet powerful tool they use to evaluate and objectively track progress, step by step. In this episode: Dan explains why scorecards have become his favorite tool to enable exponential growth in his business. You can’t track your progress unless you know where you’ve been and where you want to go. Peter discusses how he uses scorecards in each one of his bus...
Jun 19, 2016•25 min
As an entrepreneur, the single most important thing you can do in business is continuous experimentation. You no longer need to guess how your customers will respond — thanks to the technology we have today, it’s never been easier to make data-driven decisions. In This Episode: Peter and Dan continue their conversation on experimentation, discussing how some of the best companies in the world are measuring experiments and why it’s okay to kill your idea. Dan stresses the importance of testing id...
Jun 01, 2016•26 min
With exponential technologies exploding into the market place changing industries and the way we live, Peter and Dan discuss what won’t change in the next ten years. Regardless of technological change, it’s always courageous entrepreneurs bringing practical ideas into the marketplace. In This Episode: Peter and Dan look to the future and discuss what is NOT going to change in the next decade. Dan explains his model of stabilizers and accelerators and his belief that you can predict the major eve...
May 15, 2016•26 min
In this episode, Dan discusses his recent trip to the Human Longevity Inc. Health Nucleus and why he believes it is the best clinical experience in the world. Many species on this planet live for hundreds of years, why should we accept a typical life expectancy of 70 or 80 years. In This Episode: Dan recaps his recent experience going through a full eight-hour day at the Human Longevity Inc. Health Nucleus. Peter and Dan explain their personal longevity goals and why they believe living more tha...
May 01, 2016•29 min
Unexpected convergent consequences… this is what happens when eight different exponential technologies all explode onto the scene at once. An expert might be reasonably good at predicting the growth of a single exponential technology (e.g. the Internet of Things), but try to predict the future when A.I., Robotics, VR, Synthetic Biology, and Computation are all doubling, morphing and recombining… You have a very exciting future. In This Episode: Dan and Peter discuss their conversation with one o...
Apr 11, 2016•26 min
Dan and Peter discuss the hot topic of Artificial Intelligence (cognitive computing) and their belief that this technology will soon tackle society’s most daunting challenges bringing exabytes of data into perspective. In This Episode: Dan and Peter chat about their conversation with Artificial Intelligence (AI) and cognitive computing expert Stephen Gold, the CMO and VP of Business Development and Partner Programs at IBM Watson Dan talks about his confidence in AI pushing forward the ideas of t...
Mar 28, 2016•26 min
An expert might be reasonably good at predicting the growth of a single exponential technology (e.g. the Internet of Things), but try to predict the future when the following eight technologies are all doubling, morphing and recombining… You have a very exciting (read: unpredictable) future. In This Episode: Peter explains why the Internet of Things (IoT) enables a data-driven future where you can know anything you want, anytime you want, anywhere you want. Dan and Peter recap their conversation...
Mar 11, 2016•24 min
In this episode, Dan and Peter discuss starting a new product in the year 2016 and the idea of continuous testing. In This Episode: Dan and Peter discuss starting a new product in 2016 and the idea of continuous testing. Dan explains why honesty and courage are two of the most important traits an entrepreneur should have when testing an idea on a check-writer. Peter talks about his own company experiments and why you must embrace, celebrate and learn from failure....
Feb 22, 2016•21 min
In this episode, Peter and Dan continue their discussion on innovation concepts with a chat about the age bias and why most people are at their creative best before age 30. In This Episode: Dan and Peter continue their discussion on innovation concepts with a chat about the age bias and why most people are at their creative best before age 30. Dan explains why forcing yourself to take risks is important to keeping a youthful and innovative mindset. Peter connects Darwin’s evolution with “idea ev...
Jan 18, 2016•22 min
In this episode, Peter and Dan discuss the“idea economy” and why this has led to an explosion of innovation in the last 200 years. In This Episode: Dan explains why taking the “fear of failure” out of the equation will force any company to grow exponentially. Dan and Peter discuss the “idea economy” and why this has led to an explosion of innovation in the last 200 years. Peter gives three real-world examples any entrepreneur can apply today to increase innovation in their organization....
Jan 04, 2016•25 min
In this episode, Peter and Dan discuss the film “The Martian” and the science behind actually living on Mars. In This Episode: Peter and Dan discuss the film “The Martian” and the science behind actually living on Mars. Peter gives an update on recent entrepreneurial activities in the space world and the massive breakthroughs in the last six months. Dan explains why private ownership has been the driver of economic activity historically and what this means for the next generation of entrepreneur...
Dec 14, 2015•23 min•Season 1Ep. 14
In this episode, Peter and Dan discuss two of the slowest-moving industries in the past 25 years — healthcare and education — and why they’re excited about the innovation and reinvention happening. In This Episode: Peter and Dan discuss two of the slowest-moving industries in the past 25 years — healthcare and education — and why they’re excited about the innovation and reinvention happening. Why virtual reality and artificial intelligence will unleash a creative revolution in education unlike a...
Nov 30, 2015•22 min
In this episode, Peter and Dan discuss how sensors and robotics will disrupt a multitude of billion-dollar industries. In This Episode: Sensors and robotics are two exponential technologies that will disrupt a multitude of billion-dollar industries. Peter gives a few amazing statistics about agriculture and transportation. Peter talks about moving towards a world of intelligent direction, where we safely produce foods with perfect proteins, carbs and vitamins, and do so more efficiently than eve...
Nov 02, 2015•24 min
In this episode, Peter and Dan discuss mindset and how problems can be the biggest business opportunities. In This Episode: Peter and Dan discuss mindset and how problems can be the biggest business opportunities. Peter explains why fixing one problem in an organization can completely change the culture from people complaining about problems to empowering people to fix them. Dan talks about the “irritation factor” and why people often times don’t know they are looking for a solution until it is ...
Oct 19, 2015•18 min
In this episode, Peter and Dan discuss the term “robot” and the fact that we’ve been using robots in our daily lives for years. In This Episode: Peter and Dan discuss the term “robot” and the fact that we’ve been using robots in our daily lives for years. How factory workers’ skills will be upgraded in their partnership with robotics. Peter shares what he believes are the most interesting applications of robotics in the next decade, and how they will impact your business....
Oct 03, 2015•21 min
In this episode, Peter and Dan discuss how to keep up with the sharing economy and how it will affect your business. In This Episode: Peter explains the sharing economy and how it is impacting the world Peter and Dan discuss how to keep up with the sharing economy and how it will affect your business How your business will be disrupted if you don’t disrupt it first
Sep 21, 2015•23 min
In this episode, Peter and Dan discuss why humans pay 10 times more attention on average to negative news than positive news. In This Episode: Dan and Peter discuss why humans pay 10 times more attention on average to negative news than positive news. Dan talks about the history of the news industry, and how this will affect your industry. Why your mindset matters. How to change your mindset from scarcity to abundance and make your grandest dreams come true....
Sep 03, 2015•22 min
