Exploring Unconventional Ideas for Innovation and Impact

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A discussion on genetics, electric supersonic travel, eVTOL aircraft design, and synthetic foods like lab-grown meat with a focus on the potential benefits for the environment. The chapter reflects on the transition of unique ideas into societal norms and the importance of embracing innovation in entrepreneurship for commercial success. Emphasis is placed on strategic planning, clear direction, and prioritizing impactful, mass-level innovations in order to build successful ventures.

Episode 597: Sam Parr ( https://twitter.com/theSamParr ) talks to Brett Adcock ( https://x.com/adcock_brett ) about his next big idea, his checklist for entrepreneurs, and his framework for learning new things and moving fast.

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Show Notes:

(0:00) Solving school shootings

(3:15) Cold calling NASA

(6:14) Spotting the mega-trend

(8:37) "Thinking big is easier"

(12:42) Brett's philosophy on company names

(16:22) Brett's ideas note app: genetics, super-sonic travel, synthetic foods

(19:45) "I just want to win"

(21:46) Brett's checklist for entrepreneurs

(25:17) Being fast in hardware

(30:15) Brett's framework for learning new things

(33:00) Who does Brett admire

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Links:

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• Brett Adcock - https://www.brettadcock.com/

• Cover - https://www.cover.ai/

• Figure - https://figure.ai/

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• Hampton - https://www.joinhampton.com/

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• Sam’s List - http://samslist.co/

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