What Separates Billion-Dollar Companies From Failed Startups w/ Bill Gross | EP

Описание: In this episode, Peter and Bill discuss a secret company they launched 24 years ago and failed, and what it takes to build a Moonshot company.

Bill Gross founded Idealab in March 1996. Bill is a lifelong entrepreneur, starting his first solar business in high school. He is best known as the Founder, past CEO, and now Chairman of Idealab. This technology incubator has launched numerous successful startups, creating over 150 companies with over 45 IPOS and acquisitions ($9 billion market value). These companies span across various industries, including e-commerce, clean energy, and internet services (e.g., Heliogen, Lumin, Papaya). Gross is recognized for his innovative approach to business and has played a significant role in shaping the startup ecosystem.

Learn more about Idealab here: https://idealab.com/

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0:00 - Intro
0:48 - Mastering the Art of Moonshot Entrepreneurship
1:28 - Lessons from Idealab's Success
2:48 - The Secret Moonshot of 1999
8:07 - The Race to the Moon
13:29 - Changing the World Through Entrepreneurship
14:58 - Triumphs and Challenges of Apollo Mission
18:40 - The Return to the Moon
20:45 - The Key to Successful Entrepreneurship
24:16 - Innovating for a Greener Future
28:50 - Revolutionizing Energy: 3 Moonshots
33:19 - Calculating the Cost of Space Travel
34:19 - Inside Idealab: From Idea to Investment
40:12 - Fountain Life: Changing Health Forever
42:30 - Lessons Learned: Starting Idealab Again
43:02 - Finding the Perfect CEO Challenge
44:57 - Breaking the Mold for Success
48:12 - Exposing the Business Idea Myth
50:15 - Breakthroughs and Persistence: Key Lessons
51:12 - Turning Naysayers into Motivation Fuel
56:17 - The Key to Startup Success
1:00:48 - The Future of Solar Panels
1:01:53 - Startup Success: Willingness to Fail
1:05:49 - Standing Out in a Crowded Market
1:07:50 - Equity and Success: Finding Balance
1:10:42 - The Key to Unstoppable Success
1:16:34 - Entrepreneurship: A Long-Term Commitment
1:20:39 - The Emotional Side of Entrepreneurship
1:22:48 - The Power of Trying Again
1:25:17 - The Joy of Entrepreneurship Unlocked

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