Jed McCaleb
Serial entrepreneur and early cryptocurrency pioneer who founded Mt. Gox, helped create Ripple and Stellar, and now funds ambitious projects including Vast Space to build commercial space habitats.
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Oct 15, 2025 • 1h 13min
He's Building A Space Station For $1 Billion - EP 38 Jed McCaleb
Jed McCaleb, a serial entrepreneur known for founding Mt. Gox and contributing to Ripple and Stellar, is now investing $1 billion in Vast Space to build a commercial space station. He shares insights about his childhood in an off-grid cabin and the evolution of file-sharing technology. McCaleb discusses the operational challenges of Mt. Gox and his pivot to innovative solutions like Ripple. He emphasizes the potential for human life in space and the importance of making space programs commercially viable while also investing in AI and brain-computer interface technologies.
Jun 4, 2024 • 59min
Free-Flying Stations, with Jed McCaleb & Max Haot (Vast)
Join Jed McCaleb and Max Haot as they discuss Vast's pioneering efforts in commercial space stations. Topics include economics, competition, military use, Launcher acquisition, and Haven One's launch. Explore Vast's product roadmap and the challenges of space station investment.
Feb 29, 2024 • 31min
An Innovator's Journey: Insights on Blockchain, Space Exploration, and AI Impact
Discover Jed McCaleb's journey from early coding passion to shaping the future of blockchain, space, and AI. Explore his innovative ventures, challenges faced, and plans for space habitation and AI research. Dive into the regulatory landscape for blockchain and AI, and learn about the evolution of smart contracts with Stellar.
