How do you solve the world's toughest problems? Or find the next big thing in tech? Lots of organizations fail to explore and take big bets on new ideas because they can't tolerate the mess of experimentation and the fear of failure. At X, Alphabet's dedicated innovation factory, they don't have that problem, and Astro Teller, Captain of Moonshots at X, can explain why. Undertaking projects on everything from rural communication to ocean health to machine learning, he and his teams operate with different creative mindsets and decision-making principles than many of us. He spoke with host Alison Beard at HBR at 100: Future of Business live virtual conference.

In this discussion, Astro Teller, the CEO and co-founder of X, reveals the groundbreaking work happening at the moonshot factory that birthed innovations like Waymo and Google Brain. He delves into fostering a culture of radical innovation, emphasizing the importance of unlearning and embracing failure as a pathway to success. The conversation touches on the nuances of timing in innovation, discussing projects that may have been deemed 'too early' like Google Glass. Teller also highlights revolutionary initiatives, such as 280 Earth, aimed at combatting climate change.

Astro Teller, CEO of Alphabet’s X, discusses AI, self-driving cars, and the changing tech economy. Delve into Alphabet's moonshot projects like Waymo, AI's potential in curing cancer, and the shift to an access society with drones and AI.

Dr. Astro Teller, co-founder and captain at X, Alphabet's renowned moonshot factory, shares insights on fostering creativity and innovation. He discusses the power of intellectual honesty, unlearning limiting beliefs, and judging experiments rather than outcomes. Dr. Teller also talks about creating internal urgency, predictions for generative AI, and the value of maintaining a beginner's mindset. Join us on this fascinating exploration of innovation with a true visionary!

In this episode, recorded during the 2022 Abundance360 summit, Astro Teller presents the wireframe for building and executing Moonshots and the power of turning crazy ideas into breakthroughs. You will learn about: 09:57 | What’s a Moonshot? 13:32 | How to build a Moonshot Culture 15:53 | We can’t all be right. 22:47 | The “monkey first” strategy Dr. Astro Teller's expertise lies in intelligent technology as the CEO of Alphabet's X, The Moonshot Factory. X is a company dedicated to bringing extraordinary, audacious ideas to reality through science and technology. He was previously the founding CEO of Cerebellum Capital. _____________ Resources Visit X’s website.  Learn more about Abundance360. Read the Tech Blog. Learn more about Moonshots & Mindsets.  _____________ This episode is brought to you by: My executive summit, Abundance360 Levels: Real-time feedback on how diet impacts your health. levels.link/peter  Consider a journey to optimize your body with LifeForce.

Astro Teller, Captain of Moonshots at Alphabet’s X, shares insights on cultivating a '10x mindset' essential for groundbreaking innovations. He discusses the transformative power of AI in shaping humanity and the balance between purpose and profit in tech. Teller introduces creative brainstorming techniques, like 'bad idea brainstorms,' to spur innovative thinking. He also delves into how AI can redefine our identity while emphasizing the importance of connection and kindness in an increasingly tech-driven world.

Astro Teller, the Captain of Moonshots at X, Alphabet's R&D arm, discusses leading teams through uncharted territories of innovation. He shares his unique decision-making approach for breakthrough projects, emphasizing growth and impactful technology like self-driving cars. Teller highlights the importance of team dynamics, creativity, and fostering a fun environment to unlock talent. He reflects on learning from failures and the transformative potential of generative AI, likening its impact to that of electricity.

Tim McAreavey, VP of Omaha Public Power District, shares insights on crisis management as his city faced a power crisis during winter storm Gerri. Savannah Goodman from Google discusses how data centers can drive sustainability in energy systems. Urs Hölze highlights the evolution of data center efficiency, while Astro Teller presents innovative strategies for modernizing the electrical grid. Alexina Jackson from AES and Page Crahan from X explore using AI to optimize energy management, ensuring resilience and a clean energy future.

In this episode, recorded during the 2022 Abundance360 summit, Astro Teller answers questions regarding Google’s OKR framework (and how it doesn’t work for Moonshots), financial incentives vs. intellectual honesty, and resource allocation for endless new ideas. You will learn about: 01:58 | Pre-mortem exercise 07:30 | OKRs don’t work for Moonshots 09:49 | Moonshots vs. equity 19:11 | How to allocate capital for each idea Dr. Astro Teller's expertise lies in intelligent technology as the CEO of Alphabet's X, The Moonshot Factory. X is a company dedicated to bringing extraordinary, audacious ideas to reality through science and technology. He was previously the founding CEO of Cerebellum Capital. _____________ Resources Visit X’s website.  Learn more about Abundance360. Read the Tech Blog. Learn more about Moonshots & Mindsets.  _____________ This episode is brought to you by: My executive summit, Abundance360 Levels: Real-time feedback on how diet impacts your health. levels.link/peter  Consider a journey to optimize your body with LifeForce.

This is a very short, roughly 10-minute, episode. It explains how to 10x your thinking and your goals, or -- put another way -- how to escape incremental thinking and think truly BIG. I loved it so much that I now listen to it on a regular basis as a reminder. Perhaps you'll end up doing the same.The speaker is Dr. Astro Teller (@astroteller). Astro is currently Captain of Moonshots (CEO) of X, Alphabet's moonshot factory for building magical, audacious ideas that, through science and technology, can be brought to reality. Astro is also co-founder and a current Director of Cerebellum Capital, a hedge fund management firm whose investments are continuously designed, executed, and improved by a software system based on techniques from statistical machine learning. Astro was also the co-founder and CEO of BodyMedia, Inc., a leading wearable body monitoring company that was sold to Jawbone in 2013.Dr. Teller holds a Bachelor of Science in computer science from Stanford University, Master of Science in symbolic and heuristic computation, also from Stanford University, and a Ph.D. in artificial intelligence from Carnegie Mellon University, where he was a recipient of the prestigious Hertz fellowship.It was recorded as part of A360, a high-end membership group run by past podcast guest and Founder and Chairman of The XPRIZE Foundation, Peter Diamandis. For more on A360 and its digital version (Abundance Digital), please visit Diamandis.com and look under "Memberships."This episode is brought to you by LegalZoom. I've used this service for many of my businesses, as have quite a few of the icons on this podcast -- such as Automattic CEO Matt Mullenweg of WordPress fame.LegalZoom is a reliable resource that more than a million people have already trusted for everything from setting up wills, proper trademark searches, forming LLCs, setting up non-profits, or finding simple cease-and-desist letter templates.LegalZoom is not a law firm, but it does have a network of independent attorneys available in most states who can give you advice on the best way to get started, provide contract reviews, and otherwise help you run your business with complete transparency and up-front pricing. Check out LegalZoom.com and enter promo code TIM at checkout today for special savings, and see how the fine folks there can make life easier for you and your business.***If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to convince hard-to-get guests. I also love reading the reviews!For show notes and past guests, please visit tim.blog/podcast.Sign up for Tim’s email newsletter (“5-Bullet Friday”) at tim.blog/friday.For transcripts of episodes, go to tim.blog/transcripts.Interested in sponsoring the podcast? Please fill out the form at tim.blog/sponsor.Discover Tim’s books: tim.blog/books.Follow Tim:Twitter: twitter.com/tferriss Instagram: instagram.com/timferrissFacebook: facebook.com/timferriss YouTube: youtube.com/timferrissPast guests on The Tim Ferriss Show include Jerry Seinfeld, Hugh Jackman, Dr. Jane Goodall, LeBron James, Kevin Hart, Doris Kearns Goodwin, Jamie Foxx, Matthew McConaughey, Esther Perel, Elizabeth Gilbert, Terry Crews, Sia, Yuval Noah Harari, Malcolm Gladwell, Madeleine Albright, Cheryl Strayed, Jim Collins, Mary Karr, Maria Popova, Sam Harris, Michael Phelps, Bob Iger, Edward Norton, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Neil Strauss, Ken Burns, Maria Sharapova, Marc Andreessen, Neil Gaiman, Neil de Grasse Tyson, Jocko Willink, Daniel Ek, Kelly Slater, Dr. Peter Attia, Seth Godin, Howard Marks, Dr. Brené Brown, Eric Schmidt, Michael Lewis, Joe Gebbia, Michael Pollan, Dr. Jordan Peterson, Vince Vaughn, Brian Koppelman, Ramit Sethi, Dax Shepard, Tony Robbins, Jim Dethmer, Dan Harris, Ray Dalio, Naval Ravikant, Vitalik Buterin, Elizabeth Lesser, Amanda Palmer, Katie Haun, Sir Richard Branson, Chuck Palahniuk, Arianna Huffington, Reid Hoffman, Bill Burr, Whitney Cummings, Rick Rubin, Dr. Vivek Murthy, Darren Aronofsky, and many more.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.