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Dylan Taylor: A Purpose Greater than Earth - Voyager Space

Jun 26, 2024

Dylan Taylor, Chairman and CEO of Voyager Space and a recognized leader in the New Space sector, shares his extraordinary journey from a challenging childhood to space exploration. He discusses the profound impact of his suborbital flight and the emotional shifts it brings. Dylan emphasizes the importance of purpose in life and how space exploration can drive transformative change on Earth. He also reflects on wealth, fulfillment, and the power of mentorship, advocating for access to space as a means to address critical global challenges.

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Dylan Taylor emphasizes the transformative power of space flight in fostering deep emotional connections and stewardship for Earth.

His journey from corporate success to founding Voyager Space highlights the importance of pursuing passions to attain true fulfillment rather than merely accumulating wealth.

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The Profound Experience of Space Travel

Space travel elicits a unique amalgamation of emotions, significantly altering one's perspective on life and the planet. Experiencers often describe feelings of extreme awe, love, and a sense of stewardship for Earth, alongside an awareness of fragility in our environment. This transformative experience allows individuals to perceive Earth as a precious oasis in an otherwise inhospitable universe, leading to profound insights about humanity’s place within it. The recounting of these emotions emphasizes the need for expanded access to space, with the aim of enriching the perspectives of more individuals.

Intro

5min

From Ambition to Space Exploration

20min

Space: A Canvas for Change

15min

Lessons on Wealth and Abundance Mindset

2min

The Power of Diverse Community Engagement

2min

Timeless Values for Future Generations

2min

Evolving Business Identity: From Profit to Purpose

5min

“You can’t un-feel it and you can’t un-remember it.” TIGER 21 Member Dylan Taylor is Chairman and CEO of Voyager Space, a multi-national space exploration company focused on building the next generation of space infrastructure. Dylan is not only a visionary leader in the New Space sector but also a commercial astronaut and philanthropist. Recognized globally for his pivotal role in the private space industry, he is the founder of Space for Humanity.

Dylan Taylor describes space flight and much more in this moving conversation with host Michael Sonnenfeldt. Surprisingly, for decades Dylan's career had nothing to do with space. Hear the question that identified his purpose.

From experiencing childhood hunger to his remarkable corporate rise, Dylan’s journey is nothing short of extraordinary. As a Fortune 1000 executive for multinational companies including Honeywell and Colliers, he had P&L responsibility in excess of $2B with 15,000+ employees in 60+ countries. We explore Dylan’s shift from a traditional career to founding Voyager Space Holdings and his transformative suborbital flight with Blue Origin. This episode covers how to find the work you're meant for, space exploration, as well as wealth creation, the purpose of business, and what makes a meaningful existence on our blue pebble.

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"Successful" but Miserable

Profound Emotions of Space Flight

"Why pollute Earth to go to space?"

Topics:

(0:00) Introducing Dylan Taylor

(7:39) MBA, early career

(11:47) Real estate, leadership roles

(17:24) Discovering passion for space

(23:52) Founding Voyager Space

(28:22) Experiencing spaceflight

(32:44) Expanding access to space