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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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PHD Ventures

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Business

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www.diamandis.com

Latest episode

Jul 8, 2026

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Episodes

EP #22 Why Bitcoin in 2023? w/ Anthony "Pomp" Pompliano 12.01.2023

In this episode, Anthony and Peter discuss investing in Bitcoin in 2023, navigating the crypto market through drastic changes, and the potential of Bitcoin in the coming future. You will learn about: 09:53 | Is the ownership of Bitcoin becoming more accessible to individuals? 17:24 | What can you do when Bitcoin value changes so drastically? 29:32 | What is the potential of Bitcoin? Anthony “Pomp”...

EP #21 The Vaccine That Will Cure Chronic Diseases w/ Lou Reese 05.01.2023

In this episode, Lou and Peter discuss work-life integration, the issues with modern medicine, making life-changing drugs accessible to the world, and the mindset that has made Lou Reese successful. You will learn about: 26:50 | You can't bet against Elon Musk 33:12 | Making a life-changing drug accessible for everyone, not just the 1% 56:25 | Creating the best Covid Booster for the world. 01:13:0...

EP #20 Ask Peter Anything Part 2: How to be a Great Entrepreneur, Leader, and Father 29.12.2022

In this special episode, Peter hosts a 1 on 1 session with 5 entrepreneurs, leaders, and aspiring business owners from across the globe. Peter and his guests get deep into startup fundraising, work-life balance, how to start a successful business, and more. You will learn about: 05:24 | How do you know when to pivot & try something new? 16:01 | How do you prepare yourself for fundraising your proj...

EP #19 Ask Peter Anything Part 1: Our Future in Space, Successful Mindsets, and Exponential Technologies 29.12.2022

In this special episode, Peter hosts an Ask Me Anything session with over 100 entrepreneurs, creators, scientists, business owners, and students from all over the world. Peter answers great questions from interplanetary living to Peter’s personal goals for the new year. You will learn about: 02:48 | What Is the problem that Peter wants to solve first? 15:07 | Space travel & interplanetary living....

EP #18 Why Aging is a Disease w/ David Sinclair 22.12.2022

In this episode, David and Peter discuss aging as a disease, the technology needed to reverse aging, and tips and tricks to increase your lifespan. You will learn about: 01:27 | Is aging a disease? 18:20 | It's never too late to begin your Longevity Mindset 25:11 | How long until we reverse aging? 47:28 | Dietary changes to increase your health David Sinclair is a biologist and academic known for...

EP #17 David Sinclair’s AMA: Age Reversal Breakthroughs, FDA Approval, and Living Forever 22.12.2022

In this Ask Me Anything session, David and Peter discuss the latest age-reversal breakthroughs, getting approval from the FDA, and the possibility of living forever. You will learn about: 01:54 | Where are the breakthroughs & when are they coming? 06:46 | David Sinclair’s experience dealing with the FDA 19:16 | How are David & Peter going to reduce aging? David Sinclair is a biologist and academic...

EP #16 AI is Creating Massive Entrepreneurial Opportunity w/ Emad Mostaque 15.12.2022

In this episode, Emad and Peter discuss everything from AI-generated content and property rights to ethical implications along with the upcoming hyper-disruption wave of technology in all industries. You will learn about: 11:58 | How AI is going to affect Hollywood 31:31 | When AI creates your ideas for you, who owns the product? 42:44 | Emad's advice for 20-year-olds of today 1:18:47 | Should AI...

EP #15 The Importance of Sleep for Creatives w/ Steve Aoki 01.12.2022

In this episode, Steve and Peter discuss Aoki’s crazy touring schedule, the importance of preventive medicine, and the power of sleep. You will learn about: 05:43 | Steve Aoki’s in-depth analysis of his brain 12:32 | Why sleep is so important 24:35 | Can a cold plunge truly benefit your overall health? Steve Aoki is a world-renowned artist, DJ, producer, and futurist. He is a grammy-nominated labe...

EP #14 Steve Aoki’s AMA: A DJ’s Crazy Schedule, Cryonics to Live Forever, and the Making of Pursuit of Happiness 01.12.2022

In this “Ask Me Anything” session, Steve answers questions about his passion for performing, the morality of humans, how evolution will make us androids, and more. You will learn about: 00:41 | Steve Aoki answers life’s big questions 10:47 | The next evolutionary step: we become androids 18:14 | Steve's insurance policy: he's going to be frozen. 34:24 | How do you bring balance to your life 46:04...

EP #13 How To Think Like A Billionaire w/ Naveen Jain 24.11.2022

In this episode, Naveen and Peter discuss the framework for building a moonshot company, how to raise a great family, and how billionaires think about new ideas. You will learn about: How to start a unicorn company Naveen’s framework for building ‘Moonshots.’ Why it’s important to let your kids be themselves The types of questions you should ask yourself Naveen is a serial entrepreneur and philant...

EP #12 Gaming Will Save The World w/ Jane McGonigal 17.11.2022

In this episode, Jane and Peter discuss the power of gaming, Jane’s journey to becoming an alternative reality video game designer, and the gamification of the education system.  You will learn about: 49:35 | Jane McGonigal's challenge for the Web3 community. 53:32 | Why the gaming system is better than the education system. 59:22 | Can game developers be nominated for a Nobel Prize? 1:04:01 |Taki...

EP #11 The Future of Twitter, American Democracy, and AI w/ Salim Ismail 10.11.2022

In this episode, Salim and Peter discuss what Elon should do with Twitter, the FTX crash, how AI actually helps us, and more.  You will learn about: The real challenge with Twitter Was FTX destined to fail? American Democracies shortcomings The future of robots & AI Salim Ismail is a sought-after strategist and a renowned technology entrepreneur who built and sold his company to Google. He’s been...

EP #10 The Multi-Billion Dollar Purpose Behind Salesforce w/ Marc Benioff 03.11.2022

In this episode, Marc and Peter discuss what it takes to create a multi-billion dollar business, the power of purpose in entrepreneurship, and how to build a company that changes the world. You will learn about: 06:57 | The steps you need to build your company 33:11 | Should you start a company in the cloud? 57:01 | How to tackle inequality in the workplace. Marc Benioff is the Co-Founder, Chairma...

EP #9 The Future is Bitcoin w/ Michael Saylor 27.10.2022

In this episode, Michael and Peter discuss the future of Bitcoin, money as economic energy, how Michael would build a new world, and the future of cyberspace. You will learn about: 10:17 | The future of Bitcoin 37:01 | Is there still a risk with Bitcoin? 1:07:01 | The next move is Cyberspace 1:18:00 | Michael Saylor’s 10 observations  Michael Saylor is an entrepreneur and business executive. He is...

EP #8 Eric Schmidt's AMA: AI, National Security, and Cyborgs 20.10.2022

In this "Ask Me Anything" session, Eric answers questions ranging from the future of advertising in Web 3 and how technology will affect emerging markets like Africa to leadership lessons learned at Google and the morality of AI Consciousness.   You will learn about: 04:12 | Lessons learned working at Google 16:11 | How Google sculpted the ideal team 22:53 | Can we transcend our human nature with...

EP #7 Eric Schmidt (Ex-Google CEO): How to Run a Tech Giant 20.10.2022

In this episode, Peter and Eric discuss how to successfully run a tech giant like Google, the arms race of AI, and how Quantum tech will change the world. You will learn about: 09:37 | AI will expand our knowledge of biology 15:19 | Creating algorithms that digitize everything  38:57 | USA v China: who will win the race to AI? 41:20 | The mindset needed to run a company like Google Eric Schmidt is...

EP #6 Abuses of the American Regulatory State w/ Balaji Srinivasan 13.10.2022

In this episode, Balaji and Peter discuss the future of humanity, how to create positive change, and the Network State.  You will learn about: How technology can change the world  Will living longer benefit humanity? Abuses of the American regulatory state AI Translation will either unite or divide us What are the first Network States forming? Balaji Srinivasan is an entrepreneur and co-founder of...

EP #5 Becoming the First Black Female Space Pilot w/ Dr. Sian Proctor 05.10.2022

In this episode, Peter and Dr. Sian Proctor discuss what it's like piloting a space mission and the purpose of life.  You will learn about: What it's like to be a space pilot  How many purposes can we have in our life? The power of curiosity  Dr. Sian Proctor is a commercial astronaut, geology professor, scientist, and poet. She became the first black woman to pilot a spacecraft when she was selec...

EP #4 How to Create a Successful Life w/ Tony Robbins 05.10.2022

In this episode, Peter and Tony discuss what it takes to be an entrepreneur and live a successful life. You will learn about: What it takes to be an entrepreneur How philanthropy works How crazy ideas change the world How to predict the future through patterns Tony Robbins is the nation’s top business and life strategist as a motivational speaker, coach, and philanthropist with over 30 years of ex...

EP #3 Are Humans Headed Toward a Utopian or Dystopian Future? w/ Tim Urban 05.10.2022

In this episode, Peter and Tim discuss how being curious can change the world.  You will learn about: The advantage of a curiosity mindset How far passion (vs. purpose) will take you If utopia exists  Tim Urban is one of the internet’s most popular writers with the success of his blog and website, 'Wait But Why.' He has garnered millions of unique page viewers, fans, and followers discussing topic...

EP #2 I Almost Killed Stephen Hawking (True Story of Flying Stephen Hawking to Space) w/ Peter Diamandis 05.10.2022

In this episode, Peter shares the story of the creation of his company, Zero Gravity, and his passion for bringing commercial spaceflight to humanity. Book a flight at Zero G. You will learn about: Why "no" isn't an answer  The mindset required to solve big problems  Why space exploration matters  Making Stephen Hawking's dream come true  This episode is brought to you by Levels: real-time feedbac...

EP #1 How to Save the World w/ Elon Musk 05.10.2022

In this episode, Peter and Elon discuss what it will take to remove carbon from the atmosphere. You will learn about: How to solve climate change Can we save the planet? The impact of population collapse on society The next generation of world changers The ‘Carbon Removal’ X Prize Elon Musk is a businessman, founder, investor, and CEO. He co-founded PayPal, Neuralink, and OpenAI, founded SpaceX, a...

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