Future Optimist
by Ross Palmer
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$112 Million for Water from Thin Air with Brian Sheng of Aquaria…
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About this podcast
Tech meets existential crisis. We talk about the future here—the good, the bad, and the... weird.
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Episodes
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- $112 Million for Water from Thin Air with Brian Sheng of Aquaria - Ep. 233 · 41 minWhat Brian Sheng is doing with Aquaria isn't a pipe dream, it's reality. He's pioneering air-to-water infrastructure, creating a world where homes can get all of their water off…
- An AI Founder/Investor's Take on Raising $70M with Amir Barsoum - Ep. 232 · 32 minI chat with Amir Barsoum of InVitro Capital and Vezeeta, an AI VC firm and a thriving business that has raised over $70 million in capital. We discuss the enormous opportunity in…
- [LIVE] Electrify Expo: Lightship EV RVs, Crazy Electric Unicycles & More - Ep.231 · 15 min · Episode 231Thanks to BJ Birtwell of Electrify Expo for hosting me, Ben Parker of Lightship RV, and the woman whose name I don't know representing the Mia 4 X4! ➡️ Electrify Expo ➡️ Lighship…
- Millions of Followers for AI Art with James Gerde - Ep.230 · 43 minJames Gerde watched his Instagram go from 2,000 to 800k+ followers in two weeks. His unique brand of human-inspired AI art captivated the world, showing us a marriage of…
- A "Body Doubling" App That Ends Procrastination with Taylor Jacobson - Ep.229 · 39 minToday we have Taylor Jacobson joining us, founder of Focusmate, to explore why hyper‑connectivity can actually diminish our accountability and personal growth—and how a simple…
- [LIVE] The Future of 3-Wheel Electric Scooters with Tim Huntzinger of XOTO - Ep.228 · 16 minTim Huntzinger is the founder of XOTO, one of the most fun means of alternative mobility I've tried. I'm a bike fanatic, and I'll never take a car anywhere if I can help it. I…
- A Brilliant Alternative to Unsustainable Precious Metals Mining with Don Weatherbee - Ep. 227 · 24 minDon Weatherbee, CEO of Regenx, discusses the company's innovative approach to regenerating platinum and palladium from used catalytic converters. I love businesses that embrace…
- Tens of Millions Raised for Enlightening Neurotech with Valentin Randon of Muse - Ep. 226 · 44 minIs neurotech more exciting or terrifying? Is it a vehicle for optimizing our productivity or spying on is an a way humans never imagined? Joining me is Valentin Randon from Muse…
- $10 Million for Breakthrough Health-tech AI with Eirini Schlosser [Live in Las Vegas] - Ep. 225 · 10 minThis LIVE interview took place with Eirini Schlosser in Las Vegas at HLTH. Her company Dyania Health is one of the most exciting AI companies in health-tech today, and they just…
- 3 Million TikTok Followers Gamifying Beach Clean-up with Felix Krainer of Planet Matters [Live in Boston] - Ep. 224 · 13 minThis podcast is a video shot live in Boston. For the full experience, watch on YouTube! I co-sponsored a beach cleanup with Planet Matters, Neurable, and my agency: Aloa.agency…
- Mind-bending Ecotech Ideas from 5 Brilliant Founders - Ep. 223 · 23 minThis podcast episode features a compilation of past interviews with innovators and entrepreneurs in the realm of ecotech and sustainability. So it's come to this: an FO clip…
- The Future of Electric Super Cars with Nikita Bridan [Live in Long Beach] - Ep. 222 · 23 minNikita Bridan is one of the co-founders of Oilstainlab, a boutique futuristic supercar manufacturer of the future. They've built a monster, and soon it will be all-electric…
- Sustainable Ammonia is Vital for Our Future with Suzanne Zamany Andersen of Nitrovolt - Ep. 221 · 43 minSuzanne Zamany Andersen is the CEO and founder of Nitrovolt, a brilliant start-up that's raised millions making green or sustainable ammonia. You might not know this, but ammonia…
- Julie Bliss Mullen: What are PFAS (forever chemicals) and how is Aclarity solving this massive problem? - Ep. 220 · 40 minJulie Bliss Mullen is cofounder and CEO of Aclarity and a Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree. Her company Aclarity destroys PFAS (Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) and mitigates risk…
- Lab-Grown Meat: Is This the Future of Food? - Ep. 219 · 15 minIs lab-grown the future of meat? Even after $1.6B in investment into the sector, is cultivated meat a viable long-term solution? I created a fact-based, humorous video covering…
- Dr. Masachs Boungou: How REAL Adversity Leads to Stronger Entrepreneurs - Ep. 218 · 16 minDr. Masachs Boungou, an eternal optimist, author, and public speaker, shares his incredible journey from fleeing war-torn Republic of the Congo to finding success in the United…
- $20MM for Futuristic Houseplants That Fight Indoor Air Pollution with Lionel Mora - Ep. 217 · 40 minLionel Mora is the co-founder and CEO of NeoPlants, a start-up that's raised $20 million for plants that tackle indoor air pollution. In this inspiring episode, he shares his…
- Ross & Maru Face the Future: How We Built a 7-Figure Agency - Ep. 216 · 20 minBonus! My wife Maru and I talk about our experiences and challenges in building a successful 7-figure digital marketing agency. In this special episode, I reflect on my early…
- Niccolò Ferrari: A Brilliant Business to Handle the Looming EV Battery Crisis - Ep. 215 · 38 minNiccolò Ferrari is the founder and CEO of Scoutit, a brilliant business concept that will enable the EV battery circular economy. Today? EVs are the minority on the road. But…
- Ross & Maru Face the Future: Are We Optimistic After 200+ Interviews With Successful Entrepreneurs? - Ep. 214 · 14 minJoin us for a rare, reflective conversation about the learnings and insights gained from hosting a podcast, highlighting the inspiring work of diverse and talented individuals…
