FROZN Uncut E02 - Launching a Space Company in Sri Lanka | SPACE CEYLON & the Trillion Dollar Hustle

Описание: In this intense episode of FROZN Uncut, Rajeev sits down with his old friend JIGZ for a deep dive into the audacious venture, SPACE CEYLON—the 1st End-To-End Space company in Sri Lanka. JIGZ reveals how the country's location near the equator and its scientifically proven lowest gravity in the world (Indian Geoid Low) create a massive geopolitical and economic opportunity!

Drawing from his career at the Investment Bank of JPMorgan and a mission inspired by his ancestry, JIGZ details the journey from Banking to unlock Sri Lanka’s Space Economy.

This episode breaks down the challenges of securing billions in capital, the need for global partnerships (including discussions with the SpaceX founding team), and the plan to overcome political narratives and uplift the entire island's economy. Tune in to hear about the "Trillion Dollar Hustle" that could make Sri Lanka the "doorway to the universe.

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▶0:00 Intro
▶1:11 Welcome & Introduction
▶3:02 The Power of Networking
▶4:02 Jigz Background
▶6:33 Discovering Sri Lanka's Geostrategic Importance
▶8:35 Ancestry & Purpose
▶13:47 Becoming a Sri Lankan Citizen
▶14:46 The Aha Moment
▶15:32 Political Involvement
▶17:50 The Science
▶20:51 Reusable Rockets & The First Mover Advantage
▶24:25 Validation
▶26:45 First Mover & Global Demand
▶28:30 Geopolitical Challenges
▶30:59 The Need for Huge Capital
▶32:00 Space Ceylon
▶33:53 Why Space Tourism is the Next Big Thing
▶35:36 Global Interest
▶37:50 The Wall Street Strategy
▶38:40 Indian Space Program (Tamil Nadu) as a Rival
▶39:20 Changing the Narrative
▶41:47 The Future
▶44:42 Economic Impact
▶45:50 Security & The Classified Nature of the Space Industry
▶50:56 Ensuring Equal Opportunity
▶52:36 Next Steps
▶1:01:18 Eric Schmidt (Ex-Google CEO) Joining a Space Company
▶1:03:26 Conclusion & How to Follow the Journey

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