Days of Futures Passed Podcast - Episode 1: Aarish Shah
Deep Tech Investing, Reframing Narrative, Retro-futurism
And here it is, our first ‘Days of Futures Passed’ podcast episode up and live on YouTube and Spotify!
With first guest Aarish Shah we explore the challenges faced by startups in 2023, the shift toward hardware innovation, deep tech investing, and the need for a central drive toward the future. Aarish discusses his childhood dreams of the future and the missed opportunities in history and highlights the importance of reframing narrative and the role of brands in driving enthusiasm for the future.
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Takeaways
Startups faced challenges in 2023 due to a slowdown in venture capital funding.
There is a shift towards hardware innovation and deep tech investment.
Reframing the narrative and creating a central drive towards the future can help generate enthusiasm.
Childhood dreams of the future often revolve around advancements in technology and the augmentation of the human experience.
Missed opportunities in history, such as the decline in space exploration, have hindered the realization of certain futures.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction
02:03 Overview of 2023
05:23 Challenges for Startups in 2023
08:11 Realism in Techno-Optimism
09:33 Shift towards Hardware Innovation
10:31 Thoughtful Investment in Deep Tech
13:43 Reframing the Narrative
15:34 Disconnect between Brands and Public
19:39 Need for Central Drive towards the Future
28:39 Childhood Dreams of the Future
38:54 Missed Opportunities in History
44:05 Where to Find More Information
45:25 Conclusion