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Build The Future

103 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 months ago -

Build The Future shares the compelling visions of the future and the stories of those building it. We explore frontier technologies, innovative research, and ambitious projects from around the world that will shape our future. Our guests are entrepreneurs, thought leaders, researchers, and anyone else actively working to build the world we want to live in.

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#79 — Don Davis: Space Art & Humanity's Future

December 12, 2023 04:00 - 55 minutes - 38.4 MB

Today, we're talking with Don Davis, an artist and illustrator who has spent his career helping us imagine the wonders of space. His work with NASA, Carl Sagan, and the U. S. Geological Survey's branch of Astrogeologic Studies has been seen by millions and helps us bridge the gap between imagination and reality. In this conversation, we talk about Don's childhood fascination with space, the influence of science fiction on his work, and how the ideas around space colonization evolved. (00:0...

#79 — Isaiah Taylor — Nuclear Fission, Energy Abundance, and The Frontier

December 08, 2023 17:00 - 51 minutes - 35.8 MB

Today, we're talking with Isaiah Taylor the founder of Valar Atomics — a new energy startup using nuclear fission to create oil & gas from thin air. At Valar, their goal is to bring the cost of energy down 10-100x and unlock a new era of superabundance.  Enjoy! Thanks for joining us for this episode of the Build The Future Podcast! Podcast Info: Website: https://www.buildthefuturepodcast.com/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/build-the-future/id1516358690 Spotify: htt...

#78 — Isaiah Taylor — Nuclear Fission, Energy Abundance, and The Frontier

December 08, 2023 17:00 - 51 minutes - 35.8 MB

Today, we're talking with Isaiah Taylor the founder of Valar Atomics — a new energy startup using nuclear fission to create oil & gas from thin air. At Valar, their goal is to bring the cost of energy down 10-100x and unlock a new era of superabundance.  Enjoy! Thanks for joining us for this episode of the Build The Future Podcast! Podcast Info: Website: https://www.buildthefuturepodcast.com/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/build-the-future/id1516358690 Spotify: htt...

#77 — Rick Guidice — Art, Science, and Space Settlements

December 01, 2023 17:00 - 53 minutes - 37.2 MB

Today, we're talking with Rick Guidice, an artist and illustrator renowned for his visionary depictions of space habitats and futuristic concepts, which have significantly contributed to NASA's Ames Research Center's visual explorations. His iconic work has played a pivotal role in shaping public perception of space exploration and human settlement beyond Earth. In this episode, we talk the impact of Rick's space-themed artwork on envisioning future possibilities; his artistic process, insp...

#76 — Jim Pethokoukis — Building an Up-Wing Culture

November 17, 2023 17:00 - 50 minutes - 35 MB

Today, we're talking with Jim Pethokoukis, the author of "The Conservative Futurist" and the newsletter "Faster, Please!" where he writes about innovation, economics, and the potential of future technologies. In this episode, we talk about the optimistic cultural zeitgeist of the 1960s space race, the unfulfilled promises of that era, such as nuclear-powered space exploration,  the role media plays in shaping societal attitudes towards the future, and much more! Enjoy! Show Notes/Links Me...

#75 - Isaac Arthur - From Physics to YouTube

November 03, 2023 16:00 - 1 hour - 43.9 MB

Issac Arthur is a physicist turned YouTuber and science educator. Join us as we discuss the roots of progress and its potential into post-scarcity futures, the challenges of building in practice, Issac's favorite science fiction media and his vision for his channel, his personal journey studying physics to becoming a YouTuber, and what innovation and future utopian scenarios may be possible, including space colonization and virtual reality. Issac's story is proof that passion and optimism ...

#74 — Don Clark: Art & Optimism

November 28, 2022 02:00 - 51 minutes - 35.3 MB

Today, we're talking with Don Clark (instagram), the incredible artist behind Invisible Creature. Links mentioned: David Klein Art Stan Galli Syd Mead Phantom City Creative To listen to more episodes and to stay connected, follow along at www.worldsfair.co twitter.com/worldsfairco Don’t forget to leave a review and subscribe. Until next time, go build! Thanks for joining us for this episode of the Build The Future Podcast! Podcast Info: Website: https://www.buildthefuturepodcast...

#73 — Eliot Peper: Science Fiction & Culture

November 14, 2022 00:00 - 46 minutes - 32 MB

Today, we're talking with Eliot Peper (twitter) the novelist behind great science fiction books like Reap3r, Veil, Cumulus, and Bandwidth.  Links mentioned: Our World in Data Nadia Asparouhova's tweet Man in Space Oliver Mortin's The Moon To listen to more episodes and to stay connected, follow along at www.worldsfair.co twitter.com/worldsfairco Don’t forget to leave a review and subscribe. Until next time, go build! Thanks for joining us for this episode of the Build The Future P...

#72 — Jason Green: Vertical Farming & Food

November 09, 2021 17:00 - 39 minutes - 27.2 MB

Today, we're talking with Jason Green, the CEO and Cofounder of Upward Farms. At Upward Farms they're helping shape the future of food by growing organic, leafy greens and fish in a complete vertical farming ecosystem. In this conversation we cover the future of food, the work they're doing at Upward and how the tide is turning, how business as usual is over, and how we now have the opportunity to step up and build the future that we want to live in.  To listen to more episodes and to stay ...

#71 — Ian Rountree: Venture & the Near Frontier

November 05, 2021 16:00 - 46 minutes - 31.6 MB

Today, we're talking with Ian Rountree the founder and partner of Cantos.vc, a venture fund investing in near frontier technologies that will change the world. In this conversation Ian and I cover the changing landscape of venture, financing the future, and bounce around quite a bit between the various facets of the future that are being built right now. To listen to more episodes and to stay connected, follow along at https://www.buildthefuturepodcast.com/ https://twitter.com/camwiese D...

#70 — Sam Bhagwat: Gatsby.js & Open Source

November 02, 2021 16:00 - 39 minutes - 27.2 MB

Today, we're talking with Sam Bhagwat, the Cofounder and Chief Strategy Officer at Gatsby. Gatsby's an open source web firmware that enables developers to create websites optimized for the modern web. In doing so, they're ensuring that this digital web infrastructure, that we all take for granted, keeps improving and getting better. To listen to more episodes and to stay connected, follow along at https://www.buildthefuturepodcast.com/ https://twitter.com/camwiese Don’t forget to leave a...

#69 — Larry Pang: Crypto & Internet of Things

October 29, 2021 16:00 - 37 minutes - 25.5 MB

Today, we're talking with Larry Pang, the head of Biz Dev at IoTeX, a decentralized ecosystem building the Internet of things.  We cover all things Crypto in decentralization and of course, the Internet of things. To listen to more episodes and to stay connected, follow along at https://www.buildthefuturepodcast.com/ https://twitter.com/camwiese Don’t forget to leave a review and subscribe. Have a great week and until next time, go build! Thanks for joining us for this episode of the B...

#68 — Alex Trembath: Policy, Food, & Energy

October 26, 2021 16:00 - 39 minutes - 26.9 MB

Today, we're talking with Alex Trembath, the deputy director of Breakthrough, a global research center focused on promoting technological solutions, environmental and human development challenges. Specifically, we touch on two facets of the future here - feeding our growing population and creating a high-energy planet but not at the expense of our climate.  To listen to more episodes and to stay connected, follow along at https://www.buildthefuturepodcast.com/ https://twitter.com/camwiese...

#67 — Thomas Eiden: Atomic Alchemy & Energy

October 22, 2021 16:00 - 46 minutes - 31.7 MB

Today, we're talking with Thomas Eiden, the founder of Atomic Alchemy and a former nuclear engineer at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Thomas is the expert of all things nuclear, so he gave us an awesome primer on the future of energy, nuclear space and the exciting future that might lie ahead with the clean and abundant nuclear energy. To listen to more episodes and to stay connected, follow along at https://www.buildthefuturepodcast.com/ https://twitter.com/camwiese Don’t forget t...

#66 — Adrian Fenty: Venture & Politics

October 19, 2021 16:00 - 40 minutes - 28.1 MB

Today, we're talking with Adrian Fenty, the founding managing partner at MaC Venture Capital and the former major of Washington DC. We cover everything from investing in the future, changing the landscape of education, the importance of local political involvement and the future that we hope to build. To listen to more episodes and to stay connected, follow along at https://www.buildthefuturepodcast.com/ https://twitter.com/camwiese Don’t forget to leave a review and subscribe. Have a g...

#65 — Courtney Boyd Myers: Akua & Kelp

October 15, 2021 16:00 - 38 minutes - 26.6 MB

Today, we're talking with Courtney Boyd Myers, the founder of Akua. At Akua they're building a household brand for sustainable sea greens based foods including their delicious kelp jerkey and kelp burger. I loved talking about the future of food, kelp and about changing global travel landscape with Courtney in this conversation. To listen to more episodes and to stay connected, follow along at https://www.buildthefuturepodcast.com/ https://twitter.com/camwiese Don’t forget to leave a rev...

#64 — Justin Kolbeck: Wildtype & Cultured Salmon

October 12, 2021 16:00 - 45 minutes - 31.4 MB

Today, we're talking with Justin Kolbeck, the CEO of Wildtype. At Wildtype they're advancing the future of food with cellular agriculture, starting with Sushi Grade Salmon. To listen to more episodes and to stay connected, follow along at https://www.buildthefuturepodcast.com/ https://twitter.com/camwiese Don’t forget to leave a review and subscribe. Have a great week and until next time, go build! Thanks for joining us for this episode of the Build The Future Podcast! Podcast Info: ...

#63 — Gary Sheng: Civics Unplugged & Politics

October 08, 2021 16:00 - 40 minutes - 27.5 MB

Today, we're talking with Gary Sheng, the co-founder of Civics Unplugged. Gary and I connected over our shared belief that this decade, the 2020s, is a make or break for humanity and that we have a lot of exciting work to do. On his end, Gary's working to train a new generation of leaders, committed to universal human flourishing.  To listen to more episodes and to stay connected, follow along at https://www.buildthefuturepodcast.com/ https://twitter.com/camwiese Don’t forget to leave a ...

#62 — Aaron Slodov: Atomic Industries & Policy

September 28, 2021 16:00 - 37 minutes - 25.5 MB

Today, we're talking with Aaron Slodov. Aaron's the founder of the stealth startup Atomic Industries where they're building the future of manufacturing with the goal of building a more efficient and less wasteful world. To listen to more episodes and to stay connected, follow along at https://www.buildthefuturepodcast.com/ https://twitter.com/camwiese Don’t forget to leave a review and subscribe. Have a great week and until next time, go build! Thanks for joining us for this episode of...

#61 — Laura Crabtree: Epsilon3 & Space Exploration

September 21, 2021 16:00 - 37 minutes - 26 MB

Today, we're talking with Laura Crabtree the founder of Epsilon3 and a former SpaceX engineer. At Epsilon3 they're building a software stack to help teams advance in space exploration and complex engineering projects operate more efficiently.  To listen to more episodes and to stay connected, follow along at https://www.buildthefuturepodcast.com/ https://twitter.com/camwiese Don’t forget to leave a review and subscribe. Have a great week and until next time, go build! Thanks for joinin...

#60 — Pat Riley: Bitcoin & Freedom

September 14, 2021 16:00 - 44 minutes - 30.9 MB

Today, we’re talking with Pat Riley, a creative director at Bitcoin Magazine. At Bitcoin Magazine, they’re promoting the future of digital currency through media and the organization of the annual Bitcoin conference.  To listen to more episodes and to stay connected, follow along at https://www.buildthefuturepodcast.com/ https://twitter.com/camwiese Don’t forget to leave a review and subscribe. Have a great week and until next time, go build! Thanks for joining us for this episode of t...

#59 — Rohit Krishnan: Investing in the Future

September 07, 2021 16:00 - 39 minutes - 27 MB

Today, we're talking with Rohit Krishnan, a VC and the writer of Strange Loop. Strange Loop is a weekly newsletter about the systems underlying progress, innovation, and the world of technology — and in the process, he's trying to create a philosophy of business.  To listen to more episodes and to stay connected, follow along at https://www.buildthefuturepodcast.com/ https://twitter.com/camwiese Don’t forget to leave a review and subscribe. Have a great week and until next time, go buil...

#58 — Robin Dechant: Aveo & Manufacturing

August 31, 2021 16:00 - 37 minutes - 25.5 MB

Today, we're talking with Robin Dechant, the founder of Aveo and the writer behind The Future of Manufacturing Newsletter. In his work, Robin's helping shape the future of manufacturing and, in the process, helping people develop the skills they need to build the world of tomorrow. To listen to more episodes and to stay connected, follow along at https://www.buildthefuturepodcast.com/ https://twitter.com/camwiese Don’t forget to leave a review and subscribe. Have a great week and until ...

Chris Power of Hadrian - The Future of Manufacturing, Space, and America

July 13, 2021 14:00 - 42 minutes - 29.1 MB

In this episode of Build the Future, we’re talking to Chris Power the founder and CEO of Hadrian. At Hadrian they build autonomous component factories that help customers make rockets, satellites, jets and electric vertical take off and landing vehicles - 2x faster and cheaper. In doing so they're ensuring the manufacturing of our future and the companies leading the way in defense and space have the tools they need to go build. To listen to more episodes and to stay connected, follow along...

Dan Grech of Global OTEC — The Future of Energy, Ocean Water, and Sustainability

June 29, 2021 16:00 - 31 minutes - 21.6 MB

In this episode of Build the Future, we’re talking to Dan Grech the founder and CEO of Global OTEC. At Global OTEC they're deploying OTEC (ocean thermal energy conversion) technology to advance an underutilized path to clean energy production! To listen to more episodes and to stay connected, follow along at https://www.buildthefuturepodcast.com/ https://twitter.com/camwiese Don’t forget to leave a review and subscribe. Have a great week and until next time, go build! Thanks for joinin...

Dr. Yael Joffe of 3x4 Genetics - The Future of Genetics, Health, and Biology

June 22, 2021 16:00 - 38 minutes - 26.5 MB

In this episode of Build the Future, we’re talking to Dr Yael Joffe, the founder and CSO of 3x4 Genetics. At 3x4 Genetics they’re taking a new approach to genetic testing to provide people with actionable insights based on their genes. In doing so, they’re helping build the future where people can make decisions that help them live longer, healthier, and better lives. To listen to more episodes and to stay connected, follow along at https://www.buildthefuturepodcast.com/ https://twitter.c...

Jonathon Barkl of AirGarage - The Future of Parking, Cities, and Community

June 15, 2021 16:00 - 34 minutes - 23.7 MB

In this episode of Build the Future, we’re talking to Jonathon Barkl, the CEO of AirGarage. At AirGarage they’re reimagining the use of parking, real-estate and cities. More specifically, they’re working to repurpose the 30% of the American city currently occupied by parking and automate the operation of these parking lots. In doing so, they’re helping transform the landscape of our cities turning these single-use spaces into multi-use hubs — all to to support a future filled with cloud kitc...

Liam Cadigan & Nick Warren of InspectAR — The Future of Augmented Reality, Engineering, and Life

June 08, 2021 16:00 - 35 minutes - 24.5 MB

In this episode of Build the Future, we talk to Liam Cadigan and Nick Warren, the co-founders of InspectAR.  At InspectAR, they’re building augmented reality software that helps engineers building circuit boards visualize and test their circuit boards in real time. In doing so, they’re helping drive practical adoption of augmented reality technologies and reducing the friction in developing circuit boards...which are just about everything these days! To listen to more episodes and to stay c...

Matt Gaboury of Brightmark — The Future of Recycling, Plastics, and Renewables

June 01, 2021 16:00 - 29 minutes - 20 MB

In this episode of Build the Future, we talk to Matt Gaboury who’s on the solids team at Brightmark. At Brightmark, they’re working to create a world without waste. They are turning plastic into renewables, oil or wax, that can be used from transportation to newer plastics.  To listen to more episodes and to stay connected, follow along at https://www.buildthefuturepodcast.com/ https://twitter.com/camwiese Don’t forget to leave a review and subscribe. Have a great week and until next ti...

Rick Pilgrim of DuXion — The Future of Motors, Electricity, and Sustainability

May 25, 2021 16:00 - 34 minutes - 23.5 MB

In this episode of Build the Future, we talk with Rick Pilgrim, the CEO of DuXion. At DuXion, they're developing electric motors to help us accelerate into a future where all transportation is done sustainably.  To listen to more episodes and to stay connected, follow along at https://www.buildthefuturepodcast.com/ https://twitter.com/camwiese Don’t forget to leave a review and subscribe. Have a great week and until next time, go build! Thanks for joining us for this episode of the Bui...

Derek Morris of United Therapeutics — The Future of Transplants, Organs, and Art

May 18, 2021 16:00 - 39 minutes - 27.3 MB

In this episode of Build the Future, we talk with Derek Morris, a Director of Engineering at United Therapeutics. At United Therapeutics they’re on a mission to develop novel, life-extending technologies for patients battling with lung disease. In addition to developing medicine and transplant technology, they’re also leading cutting-edge research on organ manufacturing (3D printing of organs) which Derek leads. This episode should be reclassified as a schedule 1 stimulant — full of energy ...

Nick Donahue of Atmos — The Future of Homes, Building, and Community Living

May 11, 2021 16:00 - 27 minutes - 18.9 MB

In this episode of Build the Future, we talk with Nick Donahue, the CEO of Atmos. At Atmos they help people design, buy, and build custom homes online. In doing so, they are literally helping build the future where building a home you love is as simple as buying one. We cover the future of home building (and buying!), Miami (kinda), community living, and how we build. To listen to more episodes and to stay connected, follow along at https://www.buildthefuturepodcast.com/ https://twitter....

Zach Dwiel of Terran Robotics — The Future of Constructions, Drones, and AI

May 04, 2021 16:00 - 32 minutes - 22.3 MB

In this episode, we talk with Zach Dwiel, the CEO of of Terran Robotics. At Terran Robotics, they're developing drones and artificial intelligence to 3D print homes.  We talk about the future of construction, teaching drones to learn, and building new cities. To listen to more episodes and to stay connected, follow along at https://www.buildthefuturepodcast.com/ https://twitter.com/camwiese Don’t forget to leave a review and subscribe. Have a great week and until next time, go build! T...

Adam Keating of CoLab — The Future of Engineering, Collaboration, and Work

April 27, 2021 16:00 - 38 minutes - 26.5 MB

In this episode of Build the Future, we talk with Adam Keating, the CEO & Co-founder of CoLab. At CoLab they’re building software to simplify design reviews for engineering teams building complex products. In doing so, they're enabling the engineers who are building our future to build faster and more collaboratively.   We talk about CoLab, the future of work, Hyperloops, and how bright our future is looking. To listen to more episodes and to stay connected, follow along at https://www.bu...

Dr. Celeste Holz-Schietinger of Impossible Foods — The Future of Food, Sustainability, and Meat

April 20, 2021 16:00 - 38 minutes - 26.2 MB

In this episode of Build the Future, we talk with Dr. Celeste Holz-Schietinger, the VP of Product Innovation at Impossible Foods. At Impossible Foods they’re recreating foods at a molecular level to give people the taste and nutritional benefits of meat without the negative health and environmental impact of traditional meat products. We talk about the future of food, sustainability, engineering protein, and more! To listen to more episodes and to stay connected, follow along at https://w...

Noor Siddiqui of Orchid Health — The Future of Families, Conception, and Genetics

April 13, 2021 16:00 - 33 minutes - 22.9 MB

In this episode of Build the Future, we talk with Noor Siddiqui, the CEO of Orchid Health. At Orchid Health they’re developing advanced preconception screening to help families safely and naturally mitigate their families' genetic predispositions. In doing so, they're building a future where couples can have the healthiest child possible. We talk about Orchid, in-vitro fertilization,  the future of conception, and more! To listen to more episodes and to stay connected, follow along at htt...

Doug Petkanics of Livepeer — The Future of Video, Decentralization, and Web 3.0

April 06, 2021 16:00 - 34 minutes - 23.4 MB

In this episode of Build the Future, we talk with Doug Petkanics, the CEO of Livepeer. At Livepeer they're building a decentralized video streaming network built on the Ethereum blockchain.  In this conversation, we cover the technical side of Livepeer, the implications of decentralized video, Web 3.0, and more! To listen to more episodes and to stay connected, follow along at https://www.buildthefuturepodcast.com/ https://twitter.com/camwiese Don’t forget to leave a review and subscribe...

Roman Teslyuk of Earth AI — The Future of Mining, Energy, and Materials

March 30, 2021 16:00 - 39 minutes - 27.5 MB

In this episode of Build the Future, we talk with Roman Teslyuk the founder and CEO of Earth AI.  Earth AI is a vertically integrated metals exploration company that finds and develops metal ore deposits required to manufacture technologically advanced products. In this pursuit, they're helping ensure sustainable energy production and clean mining practices. We cover the definition of value, tribal signaling, sustainable energy, and more! To listen to more episodes and to stay connected, f...

Phnam Bagley of Nonfiction — The Future of Design, Experience, and Space Architecture

March 23, 2021 16:00 - 40 minutes - 27.9 MB

 In this episode of Build the Future, we talk with Phnam Bagley, Co-Founder of Nonfiction - a creative studio specializing in industrial design, engineering, strategy, branding, user experience design, and space architecture. Nonfiction turns science fiction into reality for a better future. We cover the future of space architecture, design, the self, and more! To listen to more episodes and to stay connected, follow along at https://www.buildthefuturepodcast.com/ https://twitter.com/cam...

Dr. Anton Howes of The Royal Society of Arts — The Future of Innovation, Invention, and Great Exhibitions

March 16, 2021 16:00 - 41 minutes - 28.6 MB

In this episode of Build the Future, we talk with Dr. Anton Howes the author of Arts & Minds and the historian-in-residence at the Royal Society for the Encouragement of Arts, Manufactures, and Commerce. In this conversation. Dr. Howes & I discuss his research, how institutions help drive progress, the history of invention, and of course, the Great Exhibitions.  To listen to more episodes and to stay connected, follow along at https://www.buildthefuturepodcast.com/ https://twitter.com/ca...

Ro Gupta of Carmera — The Future of Autonomous Transportation, Maps, and Urban Mobility

March 09, 2021 17:00 - 38 minutes - 26.2 MB

In this episode of Build the Future, we talk with Ro Gupta the CEO of Carmera. At Carmera, they maintain the maps that move the world — from HD maps for autonomous cars to consumer maps for human navigation.  We cover the future of maps, autonomous vs. human driving, autopilot, and more! To listen to more episodes and to stay connected, follow along at https://www.buildthefuturepodcast.com/ https://twitter.com/camwiese Don’t forget to leave a review and subscribe. Have a great week and...

Anna Cheniuntai of Apis Cor — The Future of Construction, 3D Printing, and Buildings on Mars

March 02, 2021 17:00 - 40 minutes - 28.1 MB

In this episode of Build The Future, we talk with Anna Cheniuntai of Apis Cor.  At Apis Cor, they're developing the robotics & materials technology to 3D print buildings both here on earth and eventually on Mars. We cover the process of printing buildings, a little bit of the material science, the future of construction, and how 3D printed buildings are critical to our ability to inhabit Mars. To listen to more episodes and to stay connected, follow along at https://www.buildthefuturepod...

Geffen Avraham of Pandion Orbital — The Future of Satellites, Space, and Culture

February 23, 2021 17:00 - 42 minutes - 29.3 MB

In this episode of Build The Future, we talk with Geffen Avraham the CEO of Pandion Orbital.  At Pandion Orbital, they're making it easy for anyone to deploy a Cubesat (personal satellite) and get involved in Space — the final frontier.  We cover satellites, the future of space, city aesthetics, and more. To listen to more episodes and to stay connected, follow along at https://www.buildthefuturepodcast.com/ https://twitter.com/camwiese Don’t forget to leave a review and subscribe. Have...

Elliot Roth of Spira - The Future of Algae, Space, and Food

February 16, 2021 17:00 - 34 minutes - 23.7 MB

In this episode of Build The Future, we talk with Elliot Roth the CEO of Spira. At Spira, they are currently farming algae, with a goal to produce the basic materials and goods needed locally, to replace the many chemicals and animal compounds currently being used in our foods today.  We cover the importance of algae as a sustainable food source, what the future of food looks like, Elliot's NASA simulation, and more. Links mentioned: Spira Website Spira Instagram Elliott Roth Twitter S...

Elliott Roth of Spira - The Future of Algae, Farming, and Chemical Free Food

February 16, 2021 17:00 - 34 minutes - 23.7 MB

In this episode of Build The Future, we will speak with Elliot Roth, CEO of Spira. At Spira, they are currently farming algae, with a goal to produce the basic materials and goods needed locally, to replace the many chemicals and animal compounds currently being used in our foods today. We will discuss how and where they are farming the algae, how they are using the naturally derived colors to replace the chemically derived colors we use today, and an experiment that Elliott performed on...

"Captain Planet" of Tap — The Future of Water, Plastic, and Planet Earth

February 09, 2021 17:00 - 45 minutes - 31.4 MB

In this episode we talk with "Captain Planet," born Samuel Ian Rosen, founder and CEO of Tap. At Tap, they're democratizing access to clean water by connecting water to the internet. We talk about the future of water, America's water problem, greenwashing, water ATM's, and how all of us should be thinking about our relationship with water. Links Mentioned: Tap on Instagram Tap Twitter Samuel Ian Rosen's Website To listen to more episodes and to stay connected, follow along at: https:/...

Dival Banerjee of Vuecason — The Future of 3D Printing, Metals, and Infrastructure

February 02, 2021 17:00 - 34 minutes - 23.7 MB

In this episode of Build The Future, we talk with Dival Banerjee, founder of Vuecason.  At Vuecason, they're developing the technology to 3D print metal like we can currently print plastic. We cover what additive technology is, how to print metal, and the moral imperative for technology to improve life on Earth (and in Space!) ‍Links Mentioned Boom Hyperloop To listen to more episodes and to stay connected, follow along at: https://www.buildthefuturepodcast.com/ https://twitter.com/cam...

Sri Kosuri of Octant - The Future of Drugs, Synthetic Biology, and Complex Diseases

January 26, 2021 17:00 - 38 minutes - 26.5 MB

In this episode of Build The Future, we talk with Sri Kosuri, CEO & co-founder of Octant. At Octant they engineer biology to design multi-targeted small molecule drug leads to transform the treatment of society’s most complex diseases.  We talk about their drug discovery engine, engineering biology, genetics, advances in biotech, and much more! Links Mentioned  Octant Launches Polypharmacology Drug Discovery Engine for Complex Diseases with $30 Million Series A Financing Led by Andreessen ...

Galen Wolfe-Pauly of Tlon — The Future of Computing, Communities, and Privacy

January 19, 2021 17:00 - 39 minutes - 27.4 MB

In this episode of Build The Future, we talk with Galen Wolfe-Pauly the cofounder and CEO of Tlon. At Tlon, they're helping develop a new decentralizing computing platform called Urbit which is a new operating system and network built for the 21st century. We cover the future of the internet, privacy, the changing of the guard and more! Links Mentioned  The Digital Archipelago: How to Build an Internet Where Communities Thrive, a Coindesk Article by Galen Wolfe-Pauly  To listen to more ep...

Celine Halioua of Loyal — The Future of Aging, Longevity, and Dogs

January 13, 2021 02:00 - 32 minutes - 22.4 MB

In this episode of Build The Future, we talk with Celine Halioua CEO & Founder of Loyal. At Loyal, they're developing drugs intended to delay and reverse aging in dogs. We cover the aging in both humans and dogs, the longevity space, and building a biotech. Links Mentioned How to Build a Biotech To listen to more episodes and to stay connected, follow along at: https://www.buildthefuturepodcast.com/ https://twitter.com/camwiese Don’t forget to leave a review and subscribe. Have a grea...

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