How a $10M Bet Made Civilian Spaceflight a Reality w/ Anousheh Ansari, Gregg Maryniak, and Erik Lindbergh | EP #122

In this episode, Anousheh, Gregg, Erik, and Peter discuss the history of XPRIZE, how they made civilian space flight possible, and celebrate 30 years since they started this journey and 20 years since the first XPRIZE was awarded. Recorded on August 18th, 2024 Views are my own thoughts; not Financial, Medical, or Legal Advice. 09:37 | A Revolutionary Space Vision 01:39:07 | The Nine-Year Battle for Innovation 02:35:25 | A First for Commercial Spacefligh Anousheh Ansari is the CEO of XPRIZE, the world’s leader in driving innovation to solve humanity's grand challenges. She is a global presence in future-positive tech markets, a leader in the climate sector, and a recognized voice for women within STEM, entrepreneurship, and tech industries. Erik Lindbergh is the Co-Founder and Executive Chairman of VerdeGo Aero which provides Powertrain Systems and Engineering Services to the emerging electric aircraft industry. Erik serves as Chairman of the Board of the Charles and Anne Morrow Lindbergh Foundation, and on the board of trustees of the XPRIZE Foundation. Gregg Maryniak is the Co-Founder of the XPRIZE Foundation and its original Executive Director. He is the Foundation’s Corporate Secretary and member of the Board of Directors and the Board of Trustees. Learn more about XPRIZE: https://www.XPRIZE.org/home  Join the Multimedia Contest: https://www.XPRIZE.org/articles/vision-of-the-future-multimedia-contest  ____________ I only endorse products and services I personally use. To see what they are, please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors:  Get started with Fountain Life and become the CEO of your health: https://fountainlife.com/peter/ AI-powered precision diagnosis you NEED for a healthy gut: https://www.viome.com/peter  Reverse the age of your skin with Oneskin; 30% here: http://oneskin.co/PETER    _____________ Get my new Longevity Practices 2024 book: https://bit.ly/48Hv1j6  I send weekly emails with the latest insights and trends on today’s and tomorrow’s exponential technologies. Stay ahead of the curve, and sign up now: Tech Blog _____________ Connect With Peter: Twitter Instagram Youtube Moonshots Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices