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The Next Elon Musk - Raising $100M + to Cure Cancer with Space Medicine | Delian Asparouhov

May 16, 2024
Delian Asparouhov, Partner at Founders Fund and cofounder/chairman of Varda, discusses pioneering space medicine to cure cancer, pranking MIT as a student, and transitioning from founding Nightingale for autism therapy to investing in the space industry with Varda. He delves into manufacturing drugs in microgravity and setting ambitious goals for personal and professional growth.
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  • Leveraging space manufacturing for economic expansion beyond Earth's surface
  • Transitioning from investor to space entrepreneur through deep tech focus

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Varda's Mission: Expanding Economic Bounds of Humankind

Varda's mission is to expand the economic bounds of humankind by focusing on space manufacturing. Delian found a unique opportunity in the space industry by leveraging reusable Falcon 9 rockets and the emergence of Starship. He recognized the potential of fully autonomous space factories in low Earth orbit, leading to cost-effective manufacturing processes. Despite facing initial resistance from traditional NASA-funded companies, Delian saw the feasibility and value in autonomous space manufacturing for advancing humankind's economic expansion beyond Earth's surface.

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