Moonshots with Peter Diamandis Building The World's Most Powerful Satellites w/ Will Marshall | EP #90
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Mar 14, 2024 Will Marshall, CEO of Planet, shares his journey from NASA scientist to leading a major satellite imaging company. He discusses how AI is transforming satellite technology, creating real-time data for better resource management. The conversation dives into Planet’s evolution to a fleet of 200 satellites, emphasizing their impact on climate monitoring and sustainability. Marshall also highlights the challenges of entrepreneurship in the competitive tech landscape and the ongoing quest for innovations that align with global ecological goals.
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Planet's Mission
- Planet Labs images the entire landmass of Earth daily, creating a comprehensive record of change.
- This data-driven approach empowers AI tools to manage resources and address global challenges.
Managing Earth with Data
- We can manage the planet effectively with real-time data and AI.
- Planet's vision is to create a queryable Earth interface, like "Planet GPT."
Phones in Space
- Will Marshall and co-founders launched phones into space at NASA as a proof of concept.
- This led to the founding of Planet Labs, demonstrating consumer electronics' potential in space.
