Future Optimist

$112 Million for Water from Thin Air with Brian Sheng of Aquaria - Ep. 233

What Brian Sheng is doing with Aquaria isn't a pipe dream, it's reality. He's pioneering air-to-water infrastructure, creating a world where homes can get all of their water off the grid.Brian Sheng recently raised over $100 million in Series D for his company, and you can already buy his air-to-drinkable-water products today.It's one of those crazy, science-fiction sounding things that is actually true, and it's something we need so badly. This is one of the coolest companies and founder stories I've come across so far! ➡️ ⁠Brian Sheng ⁠ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-sheng]➡️ Aquaria [https://www.aquaria.world/]

An AI Founder/Investor's Take on Raising $70M with Amir Barsoum - Ep. 232

I chat with Amir Barsoum of InVitro Capital and Vezeeta, an AI VC firm and a thriving business that has raised over $70 million in capital. We discuss the enormous opportunity in AI investment, the world of tomorrow, and how we can capitalize on this once-in-several-generations moment. I also throw in a healthy dose of skepticism, cuz that's what I do! ➡️ Amir Barsoum [https://www.linkedin.com/in/amirmbarsoum] ➡️ ⁠ [https://www.lightshiprv.com]InVitro Capital [https://invitrocapital.com/]

[LIVE] Electrify Expo: Lightship EV RVs, Crazy Electric Unicycles & More - Ep.231

Thanks to BJ Birtwell of Electrify Expo for hosting me, Ben Parker of Lightship RV, and the woman whose name I don't know representing the Mia 4 X4! ➡️ Electrify Expo [https://www.electrifyexpo.com] ➡️ Lighship RV [https://www.lightshiprv.com] ➡️ Mia Dynamics [https://miadynamicsusa.com] Also thanks to Zachariah Dalton [https://www.instagram.com/zissoublue/] for camera!

Millions of Followers for AI Art with James Gerde - Ep.230

James Gerde watched his Instagram go from 2,000 to 800k+ followers in two weeks. His unique brand of human-inspired AI art captivated the world, showing us a marriage of cutting-edge techniques combined with the beauty of what it means to be human. He’s drawn both criticism and love for his unique approach to art, but in the end James Gerde is a consummate artist making use of the next generation of AI tools. ➡️ https://www.gerdegotit.com [https://www.gerdegotit.com/]

A "Body Doubling" App That Ends Procrastination with Taylor Jacobson - Ep.229

Today we have Taylor Jacobson joining us, founder of Focusmate, to explore why hyper‑connectivity can actually diminish our accountability and personal growth—and how a simple “body‑doubling” video call can cure loneliness and procrastination. Taylor Jacobson shares the origins of Focusmate, the neuroscience of focus, inspiring user success stories, and practical tips to reclaim your life‑force energy. ➡️ https://focusmate.com