As NASA prepares to send astronauts into deep space for extended missions there is a growing concern over how we'll be able to provide enough food for these missions. Sure we can take some food with us, but once we go to the Moon and on to Mars, we won't just be able to send more supplies from Earth when we're running low. The solution it seems is in figuring out how to grow plants in space. If you love Moonshot then the best way to help us is to share this episode with a friend, or if you're ab...
Nov 24, 2019•34 min•Season 3Ep. 19
NASA is going back to the Moon, and preparations are well underway for the Artemis missions. The Artemis missions will see a new generation of rocket called the SLS that will enable humans to head to the Moon, Mars, and beyond. If you love Moonshot then the best way to help us is to share this episode with a friend, or if you're able, consider supporting us financially on Patreon. All supporters get an ad-free feed, along with bonus episodes, and merch. Visit https://www.patreon.com/moonsh...
Nov 08, 2019•24 min•Season 3Ep. 18
50 years ago, NASA landed humans on the Moon, and that moment in history inspired generations. But in 1972, just a couple years later, the Apollo program ended and we haven't been back since. However, NASA is once again planning to take humans to the Moon and this time is going to build a permanent base there. This is part 1 of our series looking NASA's Artemis mission back to the Moon. If you love Moonshot then the best way to help us is to share this episode with a friend, or if you're able, c...
Oct 18, 2019•23 min•Season 3Ep. 17
Nobody can escape getting old. In fact, generations of people are living to a much older age thanks to modern healthcare. But how will technology make the experience of ageing easier, and what innovations will allow you to stay in your own home for longer? If you love Moonshot then the best way to help us is to share this episode with a friend, or if you're able, consider supporting us financially on Patreon. All supporters get an ad-free feed, along with bonus episodes, and merch. Visit h...
Sep 25, 2019•27 min•Season 3Ep. 16
For generations the humble helmet has looked basically the same. However as technology and materials improve we're starting to see an evolution in their design. So what will the helmet of the future look like? If you love Moonshot then the best way to help us is to share this episode with a friend, or if you're able, consider supporting us financially on Patreon. All supporters get an ad-free feed, along with bonus episodes, and merch. Visit https://www.patreon.com/moonshot ....
Sep 13, 2019•24 min•Season 3Ep. 15
Moonshot started as a passion project between myself and my co-host Andrew Moon back in 2017, and since then we've published around 50 episodes of content. Every episode of the podcast takes around 40 hours of work to put together. We spend a lot of time researching content and booking guests, then once we have interviews on tape we'll put together a script and go through an editing process. It's a lot of time, effort, and resources to produce, but we want to provide our listene...
Sep 08, 2019•3 min•Season 3Ep. 14
Virtual and mixed reality headsets are now hitting a critical point where the technology is good enough at a price point that's affordable to see mass market adoption. But once you have a VR device, what do you do with it? Nonny de la Peña, is the CEO and Founder of Emblematic Group, and has been called the 'Godmother of VR'. Nonny is a pioneer of immersive storytelling and shares her thoughts on the future of VR and journalism. If you love Moonshot then the best way to help us is to share this ...
Aug 29, 2019•25 min•Season 3Ep. 14
What does the future of cryptocurrencies look like? Carylyne Chan is the Chief Strategy Officer and Head of Marketing at CoinMarketCap - one of the most important cryptocurrency websites used for tracking the market position of various coins. In this episode Carylyne shares her insights on the current state of the cryptocurrency space and the future she sees for digital tokens. If you love Moonshot then the best way to help us is to share this episode with a friend, or if you're able, consider s...
Aug 16, 2019•26 min•Season 3Ep. 13
As our access to information continues to increase, so does the amount of data humanity is generating. Our current storage systems have a shelf-life, but there are researchers out there trying to use DNA to store and archive all the world's information. If you love Moonshot then the best way to help us is to share this episode with a friend, or if you're able, consider supporting us financially on Patreon. All supporters get an ad-free feed, along with bonus episodes, and merch. Visit https://ww...
Aug 09, 2019•23 min•Season 3Ep. 12
Nick Halla was the first employee at plant-based meat startup Impossible Foods. Now as SVP of International he's in charge of their global rollout and shares their vision for a meat-free future.
Aug 02, 2019•24 min•Season 3Ep. 11
Ectogenesis, or an artificial womb, has long been discussed in science fiction, but when will humans be able to grow a baby in a bag? If you love Moonshot then the best way to help us is to share this episode with a friend, or if you're able, consider supporting us financially on Patreon. All supporters get an ad-free feed, along with bonus episodes, and merch. Visit https://www.patreon.com/moonshot .
Jul 24, 2019•23 min•Season 3Ep. 10
Ever since organ transplants first occurred in the 1950s there's been a supply shortage which currently results in around 20 deaths per day just in the United States. Even if you're lucky enough to receive a transplant there's no guarantee that your body will accept the donation which means a lifetime of anti-rejection medication. However researchers are working on technology to enable organs to be printed on-demand using cells from the transplant recipient. Rice University Organ Research & ...
Jun 23, 2019•24 min•Season 3Ep. 9
3D printing has taken the world by storm - we can print everything from the tiniest parts for a model robot, to jet engines, and even entire buildings. But one of the biggest revolutions in 3D printing is only just starting to take shape, and that’s the idea of having 3D printed food. (First Broadcast May 1st, 2018) If you love Moonshot then the best way to help us is to share this episode with a friend, or if you're able, consider supporting us financially on Patreon. All supporters get an ad-f...
Jun 07, 2019•31 min•Season 3Ep. 8
We live in a global market. It’s no longer good enough for startups to just focus on their local consumers - we have to think globally if we ever want to hit our market potential. And in the process of thinking global you might find yourself needing to send payments around the world. But for a long time those payments might have been made through bank transfer, or even cheque. The problem with these systems is the fees. But there are companies out there trying to solve this problem, and one of t...
May 24, 2019•1 hr 9 min•Season 3Ep. 7
2019 is quickly becoming the year of plant-based protein with many companies heavily pushing to distribute their alternative products to the mass market. So what is the current state of the plant-based protein market and what does that mean for new startups in the space? If you love Moonshot then the best way to help us is to share this episode with a friend, or if you're able, consider supporting us financially on Patreon. All supporters get an ad-free feed, along with bonus episodes, and merch...
May 19, 2019•22 min•Season 3Ep. 6
When you think about the individuals who really shaped humanity over the past few centuries - your mind probably wanders to people like Albert Einstein, Picasso, Henry Ford, or Steve Jobs. These are the people who dared to dream about the future, to create masterpieces of art, or to invent new technologies. But what makes someone successful? Is it just that they had great talent or is it partly the circumstances of their life? Pioneer is on a mission to help discover people with the potential to...
May 10, 2019•55 min•Season 3Ep. 5
In January 2018 four small satellites made their way into orbit. The problem - the company behind them ignored an FCC ruling and launched the satellites without permission. So what happens when companies and countries decide to ignore the rules of space, and who is actually responsible for keeping them in line? If you love Moonshot then the best way to help us is to share this episode with a friend, or if you're able, consider supporting us financially on Patreon. All supporters get an ad-free f...
Apr 19, 2019•25 min•Season 3Ep. 4
Sweden has become a powerhouse in digital music, and one of the companies leading the charge is Epidemic Sound. The company has quickly become the go-to source for creators looking to find music, with many YouTubers turning to their service to avoid the hassle of licensing. In this episode, CEO and Co-Founder Oscar Höglund shares the story of Epidemic Sound and their goal for creating a soundtrack for the internet era. Subscribe to Building A Unicorn in your favourite podcast app: Listen on Appl...
Mar 24, 2019•1 hr 1 min•Season 3Ep. 3
90 per cent of startups fail, but what does it take to build a business that succeeds? That defies all expectations? That could one-day become a unicorn? Hosted by Kristofor Lawson this series dives into the heart of entrepreneurship, bringing you in-depth interviews with some of the world's greatest business minds. Everyone in this series is a founder, there from the start when their idea was written on the back of a napkin and are now at the helm of a global company. Building A Unicorn is avai...
Mar 17, 2019•3 min•Season 3Ep. 3
Tech companies have been promising the idea of drone delivery for several years now - but where is the technology at and how are they dealing with some of the potential problems? If you love Moonshot then the best way to help us is to share this episode with a friend, or if you're able, consider supporting us financially on Patreon. All supporters get an ad-free feed, along with bonus episodes, and merch. Visit https://www.patreon.com/moonshot ....
Feb 24, 2019•24 min•Season 3Ep. 3
Cloning has long been a fixture in sci-fi films but there's a real industry that's been developing over the past 20 years with many people now choosing to clone their prized animals. So what actually happens in the cloning process and does the rise of animal cloning mean we're just one step away from cloning humans? Twenty Thousand Hertz: Make sure you check out the amazing Twenty Thousand Hertz podcast which explores some of the world's most recognisable sounds. Just search for Twenty Tho...
Feb 11, 2019•34 min•Season 3Ep. 2
As more and more shopping moves to digital platforms, does the traditional retail store have a place? And why is online retailer Amazon making moves into the physical retail space. If you love Moonshot then the best way to help us is to share this episode with a friend, or if you're able, consider supporting us financially on Patreon. All supporters get an ad-free feed, along with bonus episodes, and merch. Visit https://www.patreon.com/moonshot ....
Feb 03, 2019•27 min•Season 3Ep. 1
Assuming the plans to send people to Mars actually happen and we do make it to the red planet, what will life be like for those first explorers? If you love Moonshot then the best way to help us is to share this episode with a friend, or if you're able, consider supporting us financially on Patreon. All supporters get an ad-free feed, along with bonus episodes, and merch. Visit https://www.patreon.com/moonshot ....
Dec 23, 2018•27 min•Season 2Ep. 15
There's an increasing focus on sending humans to Mars, both from private companies and from government agencies such as NASA. But how do we get to Mars, will we survive the journey, and what will life be like when we get there? If you love Moonshot then the best way to help us is to share this episode with a friend, or if you're able, consider supporting us financially on Patreon. All supporters get an ad-free feed, along with bonus episodes, and merch. Visit https://www.patreon.com/moonsh...
Dec 16, 2018•29 min•Season 2Ep. 14
It's a bird, it's a plane.... no it's another brainchild of billionaire ideas man Elon Musk. But just what is the hyperloop and how close are we to seeing a hyperloop system realised? Featured in this episode: Gabriele Semino - Project Lead, Warr Hyperloop Sebastien Gendron - CEO of Transpod Kristen Hammer - Manager of Materials Engineering at Virgin Hyperloop One Ryan Kelly - Head of Marketing and Communications at Virgin Hyperloop One If you love Moonshot then the best way to help us is to sha...
Dec 07, 2018•32 min•Season 2Ep. 13
Universal Basic Income is an idea that many people have thought about for centuries, but are we any closer to seeing people receive a base level of financial support? If you love Moonshot then the best way to help us is to share this episode with a friend, or if you're able, consider supporting us financially on Patreon. All supporters get an ad-free feed, along with bonus episodes, and merch. Visit https://www.patreon.com/moonshot ....
Nov 28, 2018•32 min•Season 2Ep. 12
Uber was the first company to ever experience a fatal accident with a self-driving car, and in just a few years autonomous vehicles will start flooding the market. So what went wrong with Uber's driverless car, and how do companies rebuild trust with the public? If you love Moonshot then the best way to help us is to share this episode with a friend, or if you're able, consider supporting us financially on Patreon. All supporters get an ad-free feed, along with bonus episodes, and merch. Visit&n...
Nov 21, 2018•30 min•Season 2Ep. 11
Most cars these days have some level of automation such as cruise control or lane guidance, but as technology advances the experience of owning a car and even driving one is about to change drastically. In just a few years autonomous vehicles will start flooding the market and it's just a matter of time before we don't need to drive at all. But how did we get to this point and when will the transition happen? Dean and Todd's 'No Hands Across America' blog: https://www.cs.cmu.edu/~tjochem/nhaa/Jo...
Nov 14, 2018•25 min•Season 2Ep. 10
We know self-driving cars are coming - everyone is talking about them. But what impact will these autonomous vehicles have on our cities and how will they integrate with our existing city space? (This episode was first broadcast in November 2017). If you love Moonshot then the best way to help us is to share this episode with a friend, or if you're able, consider supporting us financially on Patreon. All supporters get an ad-free feed, along with bonus episodes, and merch. Visit https://ww...
Nov 02, 2018•26 min•Season 2Ep. 9
From weather forecasting to artificial intelligence, chemical engineering, and drug design, quantum computers have the potential to completely change the way we think about solving complex problems. But how far away are we from seeing quantum computers used to tackle the world’s biggest problems? If you love Moonshot then the best way to help us is to share this episode with a friend, or if you're able, consider supporting us financially on Patreon. All supporters get an ad-free feed, along with...
Oct 25, 2018•30 min•Season 2Ep. 8
