PHD Ventures

Moonshots with Peter Diamandis

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Tracking the future of technology and how it impacts humanity. Named by Fortune as one of the “World’s 50 Greatest Leaders,” Peter H. Diamandis, MD, is a founder, investor, advisor, and best-selling author. Join Peter on his mission to uplift humanity through technology. Follow Peter on X - https://x.com/PeterDiamandis

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Latest episode

Jul 8, 2026

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Episodes

How AI Will Change Business Forever w/ Salim Ismail | EP #46 31.05.2023

In this episode, Peter and Salim take a deep dive into Exponential Organizations and how to harness the power of AI to your advantage within your business.  Salim Ismail is a sought-after strategist and a renowned technology entrepreneur who built and sold his company to Google. He’s been featured in the most prominent publications such as NYT, Forbes, Fortune, and Bloomberg and has led lectures a...

Success Guaranteed: What All Ultra Successful Founders (or Companies) Have in Common w/ Salim Ismail | EP #45 26.05.2023

In this episode, Peter and Salim take a deep dive into Exponential Organizations and the driving force behind them: a Massive Transformative Purpose.  You will learn about: 13:26 | Why Does MTP Matter? 30:03 | A Change Is Coming, Will You Be Ready?  35:17 | Don't Just Aim For The 10% Go For The Full Potential Of Your Moonshot Salim Ismail is a sought-after strategist and a renowned technology entr...

10x Your Business: Why Transitioning From Linear to Exponential is Crucial w/ Salim Ismail | EP#44 18.05.2023

In this episode, Peter and Salim take a deep dive into Exponential Organizations, what they are, and why Exponential growth is critical for any business.  You will learn about: 00:54 | If You're Not Building Fast, You're Never Going To Make it 16:20 | Technology Simply Isn't Slowing Down, So Start Keeping Up.  26:26 | Chat GTP Will Be A Thing Of The Past Soon Enough Salim Ismail is a sought-after...

A Meditation About the Future | Bonus Episode 15.05.2023

In this bonus episode, Peter takes us through a journey of Abundance. A meditation about the future ensues, showing us everything that could come from the exponential technologies we’re witnessing today. You will learn about: 01:18 | What Life Was Like in 1923 05:16 | Creating a Hopeful, Compelling, and Abundant Future  Peter Diamandis is a visionary entrepreneur, futurist, and philanthropist know...

Stopping Police Shootings with Revolutionary Tech w/ Rick Smith | EP #43 11.05.2023

In this episode, Peter and Rick discuss Rick’s Moonshot of cutting gun-related deaths between police and the public by 50% in 10 years and his company, Axon.  You will learn about: 05:35 | The Story That Began Axon's Journey. 22:47 | Creating A Weapon That Police Want To Choose Over A Firearm.  56:22 | Are Tasers & Electricity Really The Best Non-Lethal Options? Rick Smith, CEO of Axon Enterprise,...

EP#42 What It’s Really Like to Live in Space w/ Anousheh Ansari 04.05.2023

In this episode, Peter and Anousheh discuss her journey to space, advice for women entrepreneurs, and Anousheh’s path to leadership at XPRIZE.  You will learn about: 17:32 | How Do You Go From Telecommunications To Flying Into Space? 57:21 | Advice for Women Leaders: Break the Mold 1:24:11 |Why Are The World's Billionaires So Scared To Innovate? Anousheh Ansari is the CEO of the XPRIZE Foundation....

EP #41 Why You're Not Leading a Healthy Life w/ Dr. Doris Taylor & Dr. Mark Hyman (Q&A) 27.04.2023

In this Q&A session during this year’s Abundance360 summit, Dr. Doris Taylor & Dr. Mark Hyman discuss the Ghost Heart, Do’s and Don’ts for a healthy lifestyle, and the profitability of a healthier society.  You will learn about: 02:56 | $300 Million & Only 5 Years. Can We Solve Heart Disease? 18:58 | Could A Healthier Society Still Turn A Profit For Healthcare Providers?  28:35 | How Do We Teach T...

EP #40 No More Waiting on Heart Transplants? w/ Dr. Doris Taylor 27.04.2023

In this episode, filmed during this year’s Abundance360 summit, Dr. Doris Taylor and Peter discuss her cure for the #1 disease on the planet, heart disease. No more waiting lists, no big costs; how hard can it be to build a personalized heart for you? You will learn about: 05:26 | Doris' Commitment To Get Rid Of The Waiting List. 10:23 | We Should Build A Heart. How Hard Could It Be? 22:55 | The L...

EP #39 Should We Be Fearful of Artificial Intelligence? The AI Panel w/ Emad Mostaque, Alexandr Wang, and Andrew Ng 20.04.2023

In this Ask Me Anything session during this year’s Abundance360 summit, Andrew, Emad, Alexandr, and Peter discuss how the world will change post-A.I explosion,  including how to reinvent your business, your skills, and more.  You will learn about: 03:39 | How Do We Educate On New Technologies In Our Changing World? 15:22 | Is There Any Industry That AI Will Never Disrupt? 28:27 | Will The First Tr...

EP #38 Palmer Luckey's AMA: The Politics of Winning the A.I. Race 14.04.2023

In this Ask Me Anything session during this year’s Abundance360 summit, Palmer and Peter discussed how politics can interfere with innovation, where the U.S. stands in the A.I. race, and the importance of having a precise defense program. You will learn about: 01:17 | What Is The Hope For Palmer's Defense Program? 09:30 | Where Does The US Stand Compared To The Rest Of The World? 18:13 | What Will...

EP #37 How The Founder of Oculus Plans to Save America w/ Palmer Luckey 13.04.2023

In this episode, during this year’s Abundance360 summit, Palmer and Peter discussed Palmer’s experience with Facebook, turning down $1 Billion dollars and shifting into the military tech industry.  You will learn about: 06:40 | The Transition From Gaming To Warfare 20:52 | Have We Already Connected Our Brains To Computers? 32:23 | Quantum Computing VS Quantum Communication Palmer Luckey is an inve...

EP #36 Stability AI Founder: Halting AI Training is Hyper-Critical For Our Security w/ Emad Mostaque 06.04.2023

In this episode, Emad and Peter hop onto Twitter Spaces to discuss the latest petition to halt AI training, if language models will lead to AGI, and what could happen if the power of AI is abused.  You will learn about: 20:08 | Should We Be Slowing The Development Of AI? 44:36 | How Do We Stop People From Abusing The Power Of AI? 59:28 | Is There A Competition With AI Across Economies? Emad Mostaq...

EP #35 AI & GPT-4 Revolutionize Education w/ Sal Khan 30.03.2023

In this episode, during this year’s Abundance360 summit, Sal and Peter discussed the opportunities AI can bring to education, Khan Academy’s new AI-powered guide, and the future of education systems across the globe. You will learn about: 02:21 | Chat GPT-4 Collaboration With Khan Academy. 09:08 | Virtual Learning Isn't A Research Issue; It's An Engineering Issue. 16:22 | Khan Academy: Changing Li...

EP #34 The Mindset That Extends Your Life w/ Steven Kotler 23.03.2023

In this episode, Steven and Peter discuss the importance of a positive mindset in order to live longer, the science behind aging, and the effects of different mindsets on healthspan.  You will learn about: 07:36 | Age Is Just A Number It Can't Define Your Limits.  49:27 | Science Fiction Is Slowly Becoming Science Fact.  1:18:39 | A Growth Mindset Vs. A Fixed Mindset. Steven Kotler is a New York T...

EP #33 The Entrepreneur Mindset w/ Dan Sullivan 16.03.2023

In this episode, Dan and Peter discuss their own entrepreneurial journey, how to be a successful entrepreneur, and the process of building a business. You will learn about: 14:57 | Cash Flow Is Critical 31:56 | Follow Your Interests When Investing 51:07 | Entrepreneurship Is One Of The Highest Forms Of Creativity Dan Sullivan is the Founder & President of Strategic Coach Inc. He has over 40 years...

EP #32 Why Cryptocurrency Is Still Relevant in 2023 w/ Bill Barhydt 09.03.2023

In this episode, Bill and Peter discuss the basics of crypto, how to get involved in the crypto world, and how the banking system will evolve. You will learn about: 21:09 | The 101 of Cryptocurrency 50:51 | Building Confidence In A System That Is Fully On The Internet. 1:20:17 | What Will Be The Tipping Point When Crypto Takes Over? Bill Barhydt is the founder and CEO of Abra, an all-in-one mobile...

EP #31 The Truth About Overpopulation w/ Dr. Marian L. Tupy & Dr. Gale L. Pooley 02.03.2023

In this episode, Marian, Gale, and Peter discuss the meaning of SuperAbundance, how the world is the best it’s ever been, and go over a variety of different commodities that have become increasingly cheaper and accessible to the worldwide population. You will learn about: 10:16 | Everything is becoming abundantly cheaper. 35:16 | Will we be overpopulated, or will we be underpopulated? 53:36 | Scre...

EP #30 Venture Capital in 2023 w/ Dakin Sloss 23.02.2023

In this episode, Dakin and Peter discuss tips for new entrepreneurs, how to build a successful company and the power of venture capital for the economy. You will learn about: 04:37 | The story of Prime Movers Lab 22:25 | The 'do's & don'ts' for new entrepreneurs. 35:47 | Ambitious Vs. Conservative: creating balance for your company. Dakin Sloss is a venture capitalist, founder, entrepreneur, and p...

EP #29 The Secret to a Long, Healthy Life w/ Dr. Mark Hyman 16.02.2023

In this episode, Mark and Peter discuss the principles of longevity, the importance of muscle mass, and why sugar is poison. You will learn about: 18:48 | What Are the principles of longevity: lifestyle, diet, or mindset? 38:17 | Mark Hyman explains the hallmarks of aging. 1:18:23 | Humanity's past may hold the key to healing ourselves today. Dr. Mark Hyman is a leading expert in the field of Func...

EP #28 The State of America (Live Twitter Spaces AMA) w/ Anthony Scaramucci 09.02.2023

In this episode, Anthony and Peter dive into Twitter Spaces to discuss the economy's state, education's future, passion-born careers, and more.  Anthony Scaramucci is the Founder, Chairman, and Managing Partner of SkyBridge, a global investment firm, and SALT, an international venture studio. He also briefly served as the White House Communications Director in 2017. Check out Anthony’s podcast, Op...

EP #27 Black Holes, Exoplanets, and other Webb Telescope Discoveries w/ Amber Straughn (NASA Astrophysicist) 02.02.2023

In this episode, Amber and Peter discuss the 25-year journey of bringing the James Webb Space Telescope to life; they dive into space theory and the future possibilities with the JWST and answer the question, “are we the first sentient beings in the universe?” You will learn about: 09:34 | What It's Like Strapping $10 Billion Onto An Explosive Rocket. 44:01 | Are We The First Sentient Beings In Th...

EP #26 Amber Straughn’s AMA: Are Wormholes Real? w/ NASA Astrophysicist 02.02.2023

In this episode, Amber Straughn answers questions regarding getting back to the Moon, wormholes for space travel, how to protect ourselves from space asteroids, and more. You will learn about: 00:57 | Wormholes Could Be Used For Space Travel... One Day. 05:20 | What Is The Best Way To Get Involved With Space Exploration? 10:41 | How Do We Protect Ourselves From Stray Asteroids? Dr. Amber Straughn...

EP #25 How to Build a Moonshot w/ Astro Teller 26.01.2023

In this episode, recorded during the 2022 Abundance360 summit, Astro Teller presents the wireframe for building and executing Moonshots and the power of turning crazy ideas into breakthroughs. You will learn about: 09:57 | What’s a Moonshot? 13:32 | How to build a Moonshot Culture 15:53 | We can’t all be right. 22:47 | The “monkey first” strategy Dr. Astro Teller's expertise lies in intelligent te...

EP #24 Astro Teller’s AMA: Allocating Resources for Audacious Ideas 26.01.2023

In this episode, recorded during the 2022 Abundance360 summit, Astro Teller answers questions regarding Google’s OKR framework (and how it doesn’t work for Moonshots), financial incentives vs. intellectual honesty, and resource allocation for endless new ideas. You will learn about: 01:58 | Pre-mortem exercise 07:30 | OKRs don’t work for Moonshots 09:49 | Moonshots vs. equity 19:11 | How to alloca...

EP #23 The Secret to Happiness w/ Deepak Chopra, M.D. 19.01.2023

In this episode, Deepak and Peter discuss the role mindset plays in success, how to find happiness, and the meaning of abundance. You will learn about: 06:46 | Technology's effect on the Abundance Mindset 14:15 | H = S + C + V. The Happiness Equation 38:00 | Money is a tool. Choose how it defines you. 1:15:28 | Meditation led by Dr. Chopra Dr. Deepak Chopra is a world-renowned pioneer in integrati...

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