Peter and Dan discuss the ways in which today’s pandemic will fundamentally reshape a handful of industries, from commercial aviation to education. For most of us, we will not be returning to business as usual. Rather, we will see the emergence of redefined and reorganized companies, made resilient by their need to adapt to new market conditions. In this episode: Peter and Dan evaluate a number of possible outcomes for the airplane and travel industries, as countless businesses adapt to the new ...
May 22, 2020•34 min•Ep 87•Transcript available on Metacast Peter and Dan discuss how evolutionary pressures speed up innovation, agreeing that the pandemic will accelerate technological progress and change our lives forever. In the arc of contemporary history, we will remember a clear distinction between life “Pre-COVID-19” and “Post-COVID-19.” To this effect, Peter and Dan demonstrate how business model innovation is at an all-time high, fueling historic levels of productivity and creativity for entrepreneurs in our new “work-from-home” economy. In thi...
May 11, 2020•28 min•Ep 86•Transcript available on Metacast Peter and Dan discuss Software as a Service (SaaS) and AIaaS, both vital tools for businesses seeking to scale with a leaner organization. Particularly as workforces become distributed and companies race to digitize, cloud computing is now more important than ever before. In this episode: Dan talks about the historic opportunity to use our current global pause and newfound free time to brainstorm with customers and collaborate on new capabilities. Peter examines the potential of exponential tech...
Apr 30, 2020•28 min•Ep 85•Transcript available on Metacast Peter and Dan discuss working-from-home (WFH) dynamics and how they’ve simplified their daily routines as the COVID-19 pandemic upends business-as-usual and forces us to adapt. Making longer-term projections, they illustrate how industries will transform during this global pause, and what implications we’ll see in our everyday lives. In this episode: Peter emphasizes the importance of treating every problem like an opportunity. By adapting to new (and projected) “normals,” Peter discusses his pr...
Apr 15, 2020•29 min•Ep 84•Transcript available on Metacast Peter and Dan discuss the power of Artificial Intelligence as a Service (AIaaS) and its utility to thousands of companies in both traditional and non-traditional sectors. By adding an AI layer to your organization, AIaaS tools can help any company achieve scale with minimal increases in headcount, fueling data-driven business decisions, personalized marketing efforts, team efficiency, and countless other benefits. In this episode: Dan elaborates on a quote by Gino Wickman — “Systemize the predic...
Apr 02, 2020•32 min•Ep 83•Transcript available on Metacast Peter and Dan showcase a number of entrepreneurs working on wireless power, virtual workplaces, and educational platforms with built-in facial recognition. In this episode: Peter discusses Guru, a company that has built a wireless charging system that transmits electricity using high-frequency radio waves. By combining this technology with 5G, businesses like Guru might soon usher in a wireless world. Peter gives an update on eXp Realty, which has zero physical offices yet thousands of real esta...
Mar 22, 2020•20 min•Ep 82•Transcript available on Metacast Peter and Dan discuss the state of quantum computing and Google’s announcement that they achieved ‘quantum supremacy’ in October 2019. In this episode: Peter gives a general overview of what quantum computing is and why this matters to entrepreneurs. Dan and Peter discuss the skill of asking great questions and why general AI’s will soon assist every aspect of our lives. Peter mentions a few unexpected consequences of converging technologies like 5G, broadband satellites, and quantum computing a...
Mar 01, 2020•24 min•Ep 81•Transcript available on Metacast Peter and Dan discuss entrepreneurial breakthrough stories specifically in the energy industry. They talk about the importance of timing in launching a new venture and why the 2020’s will be the decade of exponential energy. In this episode: Peter mentions a company “Energy Vault” that is specializing in gravitational energy storage. Its primary product is a gravity battery that utilizes a multi-headed crane to store energy in a stacked tower of heavy blocks made from concrete.Dan mentions that ...
Feb 10, 2020•31 min•Transcript available on Metacast Peter and Dan discuss an effective strategy whereby entrepreneurs and established companies eliminate competition, not by overtaking competitors, but rather by building new partnerships through collaborative opportunities. In this episode: Dan defines and illustrates his concept of the “free zone frontier.” By establishing a partnership between two well-positioned capabilities, one party--the designated “simplifier”--provides a new solution while its counterpart serves as a massive “multiplier.”...
Dec 03, 2019•34 min•Transcript available on Metacast Peter and Dan discuss the oncoming wave of 3D-printed homes, soon to grant us far cheaper, more accessible, and environmentally sound alternatives to traditional housing. Offering numerous implications across materials science, market competition and the wealth gap, Peter and Dan demonstrate how both the construction and real estate industries will experience monumental disruption in the coming decade. In this episode: Peter emphasizes the need to constantly experiment with emerging technologies...
Nov 14, 2019•29 min•Transcript available on Metacast Peter and Dan discuss the first-order implications of artificial intelligence. As technologies like AR/VR, AI and blockchain converge to disrupt traditional business models and processes, countless tasks will become far easier, reducing business costs and time expenditures. In this episode: Peter discusses the latest breakthroughs in augmented reality, validating his belief that AR will become ubiquitous by 2030. Dan emphasizes the importance of skills training, and justifies why AI will transfo...
Oct 25, 2019•32 min•Transcript available on Metacast With the rise of exponential health technologies, Peter and Dan investigate newly available business opportunities using their “first order implications” framework. When biotech advancements turn sickcare into healthcare, and science adds an additional 20-30 healthy years to our lifespans, what new markets emerge (and which ones disappear)? Peter and Dan discuss the implications to businesses, customers, and society as a whole. In this episode: Dan delves into the social implications of people h...
Sep 24, 2019•29 min•Transcript available on Metacast Peter and Dan launch into a comprehensive update on space exploration. As governments and corporations alike pursue reusable spacecraft, extra-planetary manufacturing tools and cheaper launch systems, this discussion focuses on the remarkable initiatives of private companies like SpaceX and Blue Origin, now eclipsing government capabilities in speed and scale. In this episode: Peter examines the primary reasons for which today’s space companies focus on reusable launch systems and landing large ...
Sep 09, 2019•30 min•Transcript available on Metacast Peter and Dan discuss the transformation of construction and real estate, as solar energy, 3D printing, augmented reality (AR) and new materials science breakthroughs begin to permeate every facet of the way we design, construct and inhabit built spaces. In this episode: Dan uses historical examples to demonstrate the notion that process has often defined the real estate and construction industries (think: the premade Sears house kits, which democratized home design for American consumers). He f...
Jul 24, 2019•28 min•Transcript available on Metacast Location. Location. Location. Physical proximity has long been the name of the game. Yet as autonomous vehicles, virtual offices, and gigabit connection speeds transform our everyday lives, real estate markets are about to experience the massive waves created by these disruptions. Peter and Dan discuss the implications for real estate as convergence reshapes how we live, work, and play. In this episode: Peter illustrates how today’s low-value, long-distance real estate becomes far more attractiv...
Jul 11, 2019•31 min•Transcript available on Metacast Peter and Dan examine one of the most challenging decisions faced by serial entrepreneurs: when is the right time to kill a company? Illustrating firsthand stories of past company failures, they discuss the most tell-tale signs of dwindling passion and poor long-term prospects. If only plowing ahead out of obligation to investors, you might have reached the optimal time to kill an idea. Whether burning through cash with no profits in sight, or fast losing enthusiasm for a venture’s mission, thes...
Jun 24, 2019•25 min•Ep 72•Transcript available on Metacast Peter and Dan discuss continuous education as critical in the 21st century to take advantage of new opportunities and develop new capabilities. With technology changing every month, week and even day, your agility as an entrepreneur depends on your ability to learn new skills and instantly apply this knowledge. In this episode: Peter talks about the fundamentally broken global education system and his belief that exponential technology will completely transform how we learn in the next decade. H...
May 28, 2019•27 min•Transcript available on Metacast Peter and Dan continue their hiring discussion with a focus on higher education and the ongoing debate of apprenticeships versus business school. As millennials represent more and more of the job market, should the next generation of leaders go into debt pursuing a degree or acquire business acumen through various forms of apprenticeship? In this episode: Peter talks about interviewing a recent employee who decided to get an MBA at Stanford Business school and his takeaways in a recent blog. As ...
May 06, 2019•24 min•Transcript available on Metacast Peter and Dan discuss one of the biggest problems with the hiring process: most of the time, a job description doesn’t provide enough information to create a successful relationship between an employer and a new employee. In Episode 67, they shared best practices within their own companies; in this follow-up episode, Peter and Dan discuss a specific agreement that communicates expectations to a new team member. In this episode: Dan explains his dislike of team management meetings and why he deve...
Apr 22, 2019•24 min•Transcript available on Metacast Peter and Dan talk about the history of insurance, and why this age-old industry is ripe for disruption. They discuss which exponential technologies will help inefficiencies and the new business models they see in the near future. In this episode: Peter believes insurance will start to disappear for most people as tech companies begin covering costs (i.e. autonomous car companies like Waymo offering free insurance to their riders). Dan talks about how AI will disrupt the middleman. He outlines a...
Apr 07, 2019•29 min•Transcript available on Metacast Peter and Dan discuss one of the most important aspects in any organization: hiring. They discuss best practices in their own companies, and Dan shares tools that have helped Strategic Coach retain team members for over 25 years. In this episode: Peter and Dan discuss the idea that most of the talented professionals on Earth aren’t looking for you and your business. To attract their attention, you must show them your ethos, what you stand for, and the type of world you want to create. Peter says...
Mar 20, 2019•27 min•Transcript available on Metacast Peter and Dan discuss Dan’s new book, “My Plan for Living to 156,” and their shared belief that mindset is critical to longevity. You’ll hear about one of the book’s key themes -- “everyone’s got a number” -- and learn why a longevity goal is extremely important in enabling a long, healthy lifespan. In this episode: Dan gives his biggest takeaways from the book (pick up your copy here), starting with a special tool he calls “The Lifetime Extender” and an idea to eliminate retirement. Peter discu...
Mar 05, 2019•36 min•Transcript available on Metacast Peter and Dan discuss the recent bankruptcy of retail giant Sears. After being in business for 132 years, converging exponential technologies ultimately led to Sears’ downfall. They discuss the future of retail, in which AI knows everything and the experience is “automagical.” As the world is automated, AI will be able to leverage large data sets to predict exactly what you want. In this episode: Peter describes the transformation of the retail experience. In the past, you might think of somethi...
Feb 18, 2019•32 min•Transcript available on Metacast Peter and Dan discuss the idea of privacy and how it is a recent human invention. A thousand years ago, people didn’t assume the level of privacy we enjoy today. Do we assume privacy is a right, when it never existed? In this episode: Peter discusses how wrongdoing becomes harder in a world without privacy. When everyone is watching, you’re more likely to think about the consequences of your planned actions. Dan believes blockchain will become ubiquitous because of public demand. He outlines a f...
Jan 13, 2019•23 min•Transcript available on Metacast Peter and Dan discuss one of the undeniable human needs -- shelter and a sense of safety -- and how the real estate and property ownership industry will transform in the next decade as exponential technologies disrupt the “middleman.” In this episode: Peter describes technologies changing the real estate game, including aerial ridesharing and transportation-as-a-service, VR office headquarters, and 3D-printing personalized houses in days. Dan mentions that humans will always crave a sense of “ho...
Dec 11, 2018•21 min•Transcript available on Metacast Dan and Peter discuss a common theme in theme in Silicon Valley — namely, that most people have no idea how quickly things are changing. The world is accelerating for a multitude of reasons, and the rate of acceleration is itself accelerating. In Peter’s words, this means, “We’re headed towards an amazing adventure in the next few decades.” In this episode: Peter and Dan discuss the accelerating technologies and innovation happening in China, and reasons why this is happening now. Dan discusses ...
Nov 27, 2018•22 min•Transcript available on Metacast Peter and Dan discuss a mindset that is missing from most technologists: one of gratitude and appreciation for past generations’ accomplishments in a non-technological age. These breakthroughs have enabled today’s entrepreneurs to take advantage of exponential technologies. In this episode: Dan reflects on the topic of proactive gratitude. How do you get a sense of appreciation for an experience in a world where everything is continuously provided for you, at low cost, fast and easy… especially ...
Nov 10, 2018•24 min•Transcript available on Metacast Storytelling is universal, and there will always be room in entertainment for a great storyteller. In this episode, Peter and Dan examine the entertainment industry, and specifically how the 6 D’s of Exponentials can be used to see where the entertainment industry will go next. In this episode: Peter and Dan discuss entertainment business models and why there is massive opportunity in the area of how money is made. Dan discusses the evolution of moviemaking, from the early Hollywood studio days ...
Oct 29, 2018•23 min•Transcript available on Metacast Peter and Dan discuss the disintermediation of the insurance industry, and specifically how AI will disrupt the middleman in all industries. In this episode: Peter and Dan talk about using technology to gather and evaluate increasingly more data. When will tech companies who know the most about you enter the insurance industry? Peter gives his view of the future of health insurance, where big data is so personalized that you will only pay for your exact needs instead of covering the masses. Pete...
Oct 09, 2018•27 min•Transcript available on Metacast Peter and Dan discuss an exciting new experience using virtual reality technology to attend live presentations anywhere in the world. Peter also describes his experience after a 90-minute VR presentation, taking off his headset and snapping back into the real world at the XPRIZE office. In this episode: Peter tells the story of meeting High Fidelity founder Philip Rosedale in a virtual world with a live audience of 200 people watching as he gave a talk on exponential technology. Peter describes ...
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