Google’s Jeff Dean Exits, SpaceX Hits $100B in Rev & OpenAI’s Astra Solves Decade-Old Math Problems with Emad Mostaque | EP #277
The Mates sit down with Emad Mostaque to discuss AI personhood and consciousness, OpenAI’s Astra solving decade-old math problems, SpaceX’s trillion-dollar ambitions, Elon Musk’s Terrafab plans, and major leadership shifts across AI.
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Peter H. Diamandis, MD, is the Founder of XPRIZE, Singularity University, ZeroG, and A360
Salim Ismail is the founder of Open ExO, a GP at Exponential Venture Capital/The Organizational Singularity Fund and a sought after global speaker and thought leader.
Dave Blundin is the founder & GP of Link Ventures
Dr. Alexander Wissner-Gross is a computer scientist and founder of Reified
Emad Mostaque is the founder of Intelligent Internet ( https://www.ii.inc )
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*Recorded on August 7, 2026
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Get access to metatrends 10+ years before anyone else - https://qr.diamandis.com/metatrends
Peter H. Diamandis, MD, is the Founder of XPRIZE, Singularity University, ZeroG, and A360
Salim Ismail is the founder of Open ExO, a GP at Exponential Venture Capital/The Organizational Singularity Fund and a sought after global speaker and thought leader.
Dave Blundin is the founder & GP of Link Ventures
Dr. Alexander Wissner-Gross is a computer scientist and founder of Reified
Emad Mostaque is the founder of Intelligent Internet ( https://www.ii.inc )
Read Emad’s latest papers exploring the future of society, law, personhood and governance: https://ii.inc/common-wealth
Pre-order Emad’s Book “The First Princple” - https://shorturl.at/L3Tug
Read Emad’s Book: https://thelasteconomy.com
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My companies:
Apply to Dave's and my new fund:https://qr.diamandis.com/linkventureslanding
Get the blueprint for generative media https://goo.gle/startupgenmedia
Go to Blitzy to book a free demo and start building today: https://qr.diamandis.com/blitzy
Your body is incredibly good at hiding disease. Schedule a call with Fountain Life to add healthy decades to your life, and to learn more about their Memberships: https://www.fountainlife.com/peter
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Connect with Peter:
X
Substack
Website
Xprize
A360
Connect with Dave:
Web
X
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Connect with Salim:
X
Join Salim’s 10X Shift
Subscribe to Salim’s YouTube channel
Exponential Venture Capital
Connect with Alex
Website
X
Substack
Spotify
Threads
Connect with Emad
X
Learn about Intelligent Internet
Read Emad’s Book
Listen to MOONSHOTS:
Apple
YouTube
–
*Recorded on August 7, 2026
*The views expressed by me and all guests are personal opinions and do not constitute Financial, Medical, or Legal advice.
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