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Meeting Elon Musk As A Kid
- Michael met Elon Musk on a SpaceX tour at age 12 and asked how private space companies could compete with NASA.
- Elon corrected him that NASA is a client, leaving a lasting impression on Michael about private-sector ambition.
Early Schooltime Pitches And Prototypes
- In high school Michael pitched projects like a shark-repellent device and a study-app using textbook quizzes, even presenting in Japan without a prototype.
- He kept experimenting with entrepreneurial ideas before founding Our Future during COVID.
Hook-First Story Selection
- A provocative one-liner hook is the core metric for short-form story selection.
- Michael crafts 30–60 second scripts by distilling research into a single evocative detail that drives retention.