Exponential Wisdom

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 eve...

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 countles...

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 wirel...

Peter and Dan discuss the state of quantum computing and Google’s announcement that they achieved ‘quantum supremacy’ in October 2019.  I n 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 m...

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 energy is becoming exponential, because as more and more energy is available, human aspirations for using energy increases....

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.” Peter offers the example of Amazon’s open sourcing of its internal company software platforms, allowing competitors to use...

In this episode, Peter talks about the need to be constantly experimenting with new technologies and with methods and materials continue to spring up, the importance of integrating 3D printing into your own business in the coming years.
 Dan mentions his concept “don’t compete when you can collaborate” and explains the benefits of constantly creating new partnerships. 
 Peter mentions one company...

In this episode, Peter discusses the latest breakthroughs in augmented reality and he believes that by 2030, AR will become ubiquitous.
 Dan talks about the importance of skills training and why AI will change the education industry
. Peter talks about AI becoming more and more knowledgeable and as more data is available, middlemen are no longer needed in  most industries.

In this episode, Dan talks about the social implications of people working longer. Dan believes the year for mandatory retirement will be moved back at least 10 years. Peter discusses the transformation in the education industry when people have 2-3 careers. When more free time is available, they discuss an increase of travel/tourism. Peter talks about the need to feed people for longer, will lead...

In this episode, Peter examines the primary reasons for which today’s space companies focus on reusable launch systems and landing large payloads on the Moon. Dan and Peter discuss how the human body reacts to long-term, zero-gravity environments, as well as the precautions needed when living on the Moon or in extraplanetary colonies. Peter describes three convergences that, while yet to materiali...

In this episode, Dan gives a historical example of how process plays a major role in the industry, for example Sears Homes were pre-made and democratized the design to America customizing their homes. Peter describes a future where homes are designed for everyone wearing Augmented Reality (AR) headsets. White walls become art canvas, small homes become efficient multi-use and built with sensors em...

In this episode, Peter talks about turning long distance unattractive real estate becoming more accessible when air taxis and transportation technologies make it easier to travel long distances quickly. Dan gives an example of the regulations trying to catch up to technological advances and how entrepreneurs should think about making new laws. Peter talks about disrupting the relationship estate a...

In this episode, Peter tells story of creating Zero Gravity corporation after 11 long years and his struggles with the FAA. 
 Dan talks about knowing when to end the idea using his excitement and disappointment levels as measuring sticks. 
 Peter and Dan agree that you need to test your idea against the marketplace early and Dan explains why he only talks to “check-writers” when determining the va...

In this episode, Peter talks about the education system in the world being fundamentally broken and his belief that exponential technology will completely transform how we learn in the next decade. He gives an example where education is AI driven and able to curate an experience in AR, where digital avatars have conversations with you to create the most impactful experience you’d never have from r...

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 an employer who has hired hundreds of candidates, Dan shares tips as we head towards a world where you can know anything you want, anytime you want. Peter and Dan discuss why the rapid rate of technological change, a booming job market, and...

In this episode, Dan explains his dislike of team management meetings and why he developed a new tool called the 4x4. This thinking process helps you clarify and then communicate your expectations to team members. 
 Peter talks about the importance of ensuring his team loves what they are doing and feels fulfilled, while still providing the support needed to meet company objectives. 
 Dan shares a...

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 future scenario in which most individuals will purchase life insurance from a robot online, because the process will be that insta...

In this episode, Peter and Dan discuss the idea that there are a lot of great people in the world, but most of them aren’t looking for you. So, you have to show them your ethos, what you stand for, and the type of world you want to create. Peter says the term “work” has a bad connotation and should be redefined as something you want to go contribute  to or be a hero to somebody. As Dan says “prope...

In this episode, Dan gives his biggest takeaways from the book (StrategicCoach.com/go/156) starting with a special tool he calls the “lifetime extender” and an idea to eliminate retirement. Peter talks about the notion of purpose being fundamental to longevity, and why human are purpose driven animals. Dan and Peter describe mindset as a skill being like a muscle, and like going to the gym, requir...

In this episode, Peter describes the transformation of the retail experience. In the past, you might think of something you need, look it up in the Yellow Pages and then go to the store to see if it was in stock. In the future, you might instead have a frictionless conversation with your AI, which is always listening and knows your preferences. 
 Dan and Peter talk about the fact that every compan...

In this episode, Peter talks about when there is no privacy, it’s hard to do wrong-doing. When everyone is watching, you think about the consequences of your actions. Dan believes blockchain will come into existence because of public demand. In the future if companies are making money on someone’s personal information, then they will get a small percentage of that profit. Peter discusses a time in...

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 “home,” a place where you want to relax, and how virtual houses won’t be able to replicate this feeling. 
 Peter described the process of...

In this episode, Peter and Dan discuss the accelerating technologies and innovation happening in China, and reasons why this is happening now. Dan discusses his book “My Plan for Living to 156” and why an innovation mindset is critical not only for entrepreneurs, but for life extension. Peter discusses a realization he had watching his kids play: experience matters. The way something is packaged,...

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 when you don’t have to do anything to earn or deserve this efficiency? 
 Peter shares his gratitude that we have the ability to even discuss solving world problems. Before, on...

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 to Netflix spending more money on original content than all studios combined today.
 Peter articulates a future where AI is creating personalized content that is specific to each...