There’s been a massive increase in AI advancement over the past five years, and this trend isn’t going to stop. In this episode, Peter Diamandis and Dan Sullivan discuss the current state of AI technology and how it’s going to be a part of every entrepreneur’s life in the not-too-distant future. In this episode: What “large language models” are and what they can do. How AI will enhance what you’re already doing. Why some people are afraid of AI....
Jan 24, 2023•24 min•Season 1Ep. 127
DALL-E image prompt “classroom of the future in virtual worlds with virtual teachers cyberpunk” In education at the primary and secondary levels, parents are taking more and more responsibility for what their children are being taught. Dan and Peter discuss the current state of formal education and what the future holds. During the next decade, we might not understand the speed at which the world is going to change. In this episode: A few of the outdated practices in our system. The valuable ski...
Jan 03, 2023•33 min•Season 1Ep. 126
When new technology comes along that is widely adopted, it causes a disruption to the way things are done. In this episode, Dan Sullivan and Peter Diamandis explain what the “6 Ds of Exponentials” and the “6 Ds of Globalized Economy” are and how countries all over the world are poised to either succeed or fail in the coming decades. Here’s some of what you’ll learn in this episode: Why you need low-cost labor to develop technology. What makes China a “tech-poor” country. The few countries that c...
Dec 13, 2022•37 min•Season 1Ep. 125
We are beginning to understand more about aging, which means that the process can now be slowed down, stopped, or even reversed. It’s become a hot topic in science today—and a billion dollar industry. In this episode, Dan and Peter discuss the current state of age reversal, and what opportunities these emerging technologies present to entrepreneurs. In this episode: Peter discusses how most of our cultural structures are built around the idea that death is absolute. If you add one year of produc...
Nov 07, 2022•24 min•Season 1Ep. 124
Image created by DALL-E – humans working with AI with blue swirls in the air, digital art Every so often, there are trends that entrepreneurs need to either pay attention and respond to, or else get left behind while others make exponential progress. Dan Sullivan and Peter Diamandis discuss these trends that are going to be a very big deal in the not-too-distant future. In this episode: Why artificial intelligence has become extraordinarily powerful during the past five years. How AI will allow ...
Oct 18, 2022•34 min•Season 1Ep. 123
Having a great product or service isn’t enough to ensure success. You need to get your timing right. In this episode, Dan Sullivan and Peter Diamandis discuss the factors that make it either a good time or a bad time to introduce something new. In this episode: Why economic depressions have led to innovative breakthroughs. What allows young talent to rise in companies with brand new ideas. Massive companies that were created from the financial crisis in 2008. How other people’s bad news can be y...
Sep 19, 2022•31 min•Season 1Ep. 122
Peter and Dan discuss having a Longevity Mindset and how that affects all aspects of life. How long you live is a function of many factors, including your mindset. You can actually “Will yourself to death—or will yourself to a longer healthspan.” How long do you think you will live? 80 years old? Maybe, 90? What would have to change for you to believe that you could live to 120 years old? In this episode: Peter gives evidence of exponential medicine, and why you don’t have to accept the cards yo...
Jul 24, 2022•24 min•Season 1Ep. 121
Peter and Dan discuss the topic of finding your passion and purpose. As Mark Twain said, “The two most important days in your life are the day you are born and the day you find out why.” They talk about the relationship between Passion and Purpose, and how to distinguish between them. In this episode: Dan tells the story of his early entrepreneurial days, leaving his job at an ad agency to start Strategic Coach. Peter explains that while passion gives us energy, purpose is the juice that gives u...
Jun 26, 2022•28 min•Season 1Ep. 120
Dan and Peter discuss a tool “Profitability Maximizer” that helps entrepreneurs evaluate new product ideas. As Peter likes to say, “without a target you’ll miss it every time”, this scorecard will help focus attention and get clear on the proposition. In this episode: Dan talks about his new tool “Profitability Maximizer” which uses 10 P’s to evaluate growing new capabilities. Peter gives examples of how he uses the principles to assess new companies or new product ideas. Dan and Peter give exam...
Jun 12, 2022•33 min•Season 1Ep. 119
Peter and Dan discuss individuals who are changing the world, spotlighting Dean Kamen, an inventor who has an amazing moonshot of regenerating human organs. Imagine having a supply of “spare organs”: hearts, livers, lungs, and kidneys available to you as you get older. In this episode: Dan talks about past Alexander Graham Bell and Thomas Edison who are household names because they invented things that are used by people everyday. Dean Kamen, a modern-day version of these inventors will be simil...
May 16, 2022•33 min•Season 1Ep. 118
Peter and Dan discuss the foundational new technology blockchain and how it will ultimately disrupt every industry: from finance and real estate, to sports and e-commerce. In this episode: Peter talks about the many possible uses of blockchain technology: from creating sovereign identities for refugees, to blockchain serving as a more reliable record of a product’s supply chain movement and transaction lifecycle in e-commerce. Dan talks about the potential of using blockchain in the future to pr...
May 01, 2022•31 min•Season 1Ep. 117
Peter and Dan talk about the importance and power of long-term thinking when planning a new venture. For example, making a commitment to run Abundance360 for 25 years and the value created by this way of thinking. Imagine publicly making a 25-year commitment to something you’re passionate about. How would your mindset change? In this episode: Dan tells the origin story of Abundance360 and the partnership created back in 2012 when Peter and Dan first connected around Exponential Technologies, a L...
Mar 27, 2022•32 min•Season 1Ep. 116
Peter and Dan discuss their tips and tricks for a healthy lifestyle, including the importance of mindset, sleep, exercise, and diet. In this episode: Peter talks about two hacks that help keep his body temperature at an optimum level while sleeping, and how he gamifies getting eight hours every night. Dan discusses his exercise routine and how he has prioritized muscle mass in his workout routines. Peter talks about his diet, currently a Mediterranean plant-based diet and fish rich in vitamins, ...
Feb 28, 2022•26 min•Season 1Ep. 115
Peter and Dan discuss the many ways in which exponential technologies are extending the healthy human lifespan. Today, we generate and have access to a staggering amount of personalized health data, as personal data-tracking platforms are more accessible and prolific than ever before. In this episode : Peter touches on his latest book, Life Force: How New Breakthroughs in Precision Medicine Can Transform the Quality of Your Life & Those You Love , co-authored by Dr. Robert Hariri and Tony Ro...
Feb 10, 2022•25 min•Season 1Ep. 114
Peter and Dan discuss the past few years’ shifts in global supply chains and how the COVID-19 pandemic exposed a major flaw in the system, as many companies moved operations from China to other parts of the world. Peter explores an intriguing flip, as companies increasingly move workforces off-shore yet transition key aspects of their supply chains on-shore. In this episode: Dan talks about how many manufacturing operations were shut down during the global pandemic, and explains why North Americ...
Feb 02, 2022•26 min•Season 1Ep. 113
Peter and Dan discuss the growing role that technologies like AI, neural nets and supercomputers will play in increasing global wisdom over the coming years. In this episode: Peter explains that while humans have historically gained wisdom by observing the consequences of their actions, AI provides the unique capability to simulate millions of scenarios, over and over again, thereby helping us better predict probable failure points and second-order ramifications. He further illustrates how we mi...
Jan 05, 2022•28 min•Season 1Ep. 112
One of Dan’s key quotes, also a foundational coaching concept in Strategic Coach, is “your ears only hear and your eyes only see what you’re looking for,” meaning that we only notice breakthroughs when we search for them. In this episode, Peter and Dan discuss the many business examples and industries in which this applies. In this episode : Peter talks about longevity technologies and one of his latest companies, Fountain Life, which uses advanced diagnostics to measure every aspect of your hea...
Dec 22, 2021•30 min•Season 1Ep. 111
Peter and Dan discuss a process used for disruptive thinking, a way to brainstorm new business models that could grow your company and create novel opportunities. Their conversation provides an accessible methodology for generating unexpected ideas unconstrained by the company’s past that also work to advance its mission. In this episode: Peter recounts a brainstorming session he had with a CEO running a sizable company, wherein they strategized with key people outside the business’s industry an...
Dec 03, 2021•29 min•Season 1Ep. 110
Peter and Dan discuss today’s reinvention of the manufacturing industry, and how emerging technologies — from 3D printing to generative design — are enabling faster and more automated production at scale. Touching on one company, Re:Build Manufacturing, they demonstrate how local, just-in-time manufacturing and tech-driven lean processes are beginning to disrupt the global supply chain. In this episode: Dan talks about the history of the global supply chain after WWII, and what incentives emerge...
Nov 12, 2021•31 min•Season 1Ep. 109
Peter and Dan discuss preventive, predictive, and personalized health care. Showcasing this phenomenon, they delve into a new health care company, Fountain Life, which uses data-driven methodologies and thorough diagnostics to identify disease early and enhance members’ physical and mental performance. In this episode: Peter explains why and how he sees healthcare evolving into a new model, one around which Fountain Life was founded to deliver emerging, best-in-class therapeutics and ground-brea...
Oct 08, 2021•29 min•Season 1Ep. 108
Peter and Dan discuss first principles thinking, demonstrating why the world’s best entrepreneurs use this methodology to set massive goals. Elon Musk is perhaps the foremost example of entrepreneurial success as a direct result of his mindset, problem-solving strategies, and intelligence. In this episode: Peter shares his takeaways from his conversation with Elon Musk, which kicked off their launch of the largest incentive competition in history, the $100M XPRIZE for Carbon Removal. Dan gives i...
Aug 25, 2021•33 min•Season 1Ep. 107
Peter and Dan talk about the extraordinary progress in human teamwork, how technologies like AI, networks, sensors, allow humans to communicate faster and easier. In this episode: Dan discusses increasing collaboration within his company, starting with focusing on each individual before any teamwork can happen. Peter talks about the XPRIZE crowdsourced prize designs that happened during the beginning of the pandemic and the speed of the teamwork was amazing. Peter and Dan give examples of how th...
Jul 30, 2021•32 min•Season 1Ep. 106
Peter and Dan discuss the wide-ranging implications of today’s biotech and longevity breakthroughs, now adding years to the human healthspan. In this episode: Peter mentions the significance of Dr. David Sinclair’s latest cover-featured publication in Nature , which offers groundbreaking evidence for reversal of age-related decline in mice– an advancement now being tested and validated in in vitro human cells. Dan talks about the importance of nurturing friendships with those younger than you, a...
Jul 16, 2021•29 min•Season 1Ep. 105
Peter and Dan discuss the abundance of capital available to entrepreneurs today, exploring the reasons for a historically unparalleled surge in funding and its accessibility. In 2019, aggregate global crowdfunding — inclusive of peer-to-peer lending — reached $14 billion, with over 2,000 platforms offering access to funding. But as is the case with many digital platforms, this too is experiencing double-digit growth. Experts now project that crowdfunding will reach $30 billion by 2025. In this e...
Jun 22, 2021•33 min•Season 1Ep. 104
Peter and Dan discuss the benefits of fostering a Longevity Mindset. Now more than ever — during a new age of exponential medicine — many will no longer have to accept the cards we’re dealt. Technologies like genome sequencing, RNA transcriptomics, Wnt pathway modifiers, novel vaccines, CRISPR, liquid biopsies, CAR-T cells, gene therapy, exosomes, and stem cells are just some of the innovations under development. In this episode : Peter reframes aging as a disease, one that many are beginning to...
Jun 09, 2021•25 min•Season 1Ep. 103
Peter and Dan explore the benefits of cultivating an “Exponential Mindset,” an understanding that computation and derivative technologies (AI, VR, 3D Printing, etc.) are growing exponentially. Thirty doublings drive a billion-fold improvement that the human (linear) brain finds difficult to grasp. In this episode: Peter discusses how humans evolved to be linear thinkers, yet the power of our technology has long been doubling every 18 months. And the power of exponential doublings can be extraord...
Jun 02, 2021•27 min•Season 1Ep. 102
Peter and Dan discuss the benefits of cultivating an “Abundance Mindset,” through which we more readily see how exponential technologies — computation, AI, 3D printing, robotics, VR, and others — can dematerialize, demonetize, and democratize products and services. What was once available only to the richest and most elite, is increasingly accessible to almost anyone on the planet. In this episode: Peter talks about growing up with a “Scarcity Mindset.” In a world of scarcity, we entertain the p...
May 11, 2021•25 min•Season 1Ep. 101
Peter and Dan discuss the abundance of capital and growth of the global economy, including crowdfunding, venture funding, and SPACs. In this Episode: Peter talks about global venture funding hitting an all-time record high, despite the pandemic. With all this investment, the seeds have been planted and he expects successful new startups in 2022 or 2023. Peter and Dan discuss the phenomenon of special-purpose acquisition company (SPACs) and how more and more companies are going public using new m...
May 02, 2021•32 min•Season 1Ep. 100
Peter and Dan discuss the now-booming world of blockchain and the latest phenomenon of non-fungible tokens (NFTs). In this episode: Peter makes the case for his belief that blockchain will play a key role in detecting deepfakes, a growing concern recently fueled by Tom Cruise deepfake videos that have gone viral on TikTok. Dan envisions the role that blockchain will play during the next election cycle, projecting how it will interact with voting systems and help detect inaccurate news. Peter and...
Apr 14, 2021•25 min•Season 1Ep. 99
Peter and Dan explore the technology of AI avatars. Diving into a fun conversation about intelligent digital humans that are now surfacing in certain industries, Peter and Dan envision how these AI avatars might also influence human interactions in business. In this episode: Peter talks about his experiments with three companies he’s excited about in the AI avatar space, namely LifeKind, HourOne, and Futureloop. Having fed his own blogs, books and podcast episodes into such AIs as training data,...
Mar 21, 2021•30 min•Season 1Ep. 98
