Moonshots with Naveen Jain

Introducing the very first Moonshots contest winner! Alois Jr. is a bright young entrepreneur whose Moonshot is to reinvent the capital markets in Africa. Naveen's coaching and Alois's keen ideas make this episode one-of-a-kind.

• The common entrepreneurial trap of focusing on technologies (like Blockchain, AI, and solar panels), rather than results
• Naveen gives Alois Jr. live coaching on how to make a sustainable business
• The balance to strike as a young entrepreneur: confidence and humility
• The type of people to surround yourself with—and, when to actually listen to the naysayers!

Connect with Alois Jr. on Instagram @Alois_Jr, Twitter @AloisJr2, and Facebook: Alois Zororo.

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Laura Kaye's Moonshot is to heal our planet, our outer world, by healing our inner world. She shares how—by bringing kindness to ourselves and others—we can heal our body, our society, and our planet. (Plus... Naveen asks her to sing!)

Years ago, Laura Kaye was working as a performer, and loving her creative expression. But she had a change of heart, realizing it was time to get on the other side of the microphone — to amplify the messages and voices of marginalized people and subjects.

Press play for:

• 3 ways to spread healing kindness: local influence, amplifying others' influence, and energetic influence
• Why Laura transitioned from her life as a singer/performer to uplifting other people's voices as a creative producer (including her work with CMG producing Moonshots!)
• How to tap into your own innate capacity for kindness—with yourself and other people
• The general population has more access to the means of content production than EVER; what does that mean for our ability to 'be the difference we wish to see'?

Connect with Laura Kaye on Instagram @LauraKayeCreations, on LinkedIn, or through her website: www.laurakayecreations.com

Episode References:

Mettā: loving-kindness, benevolence

Shambhala: the vision of an enlightened society in which we all know our basic goodness

Gable's Four Responses to Good News

Untold Story of Creation: animated video about how microbes actually run our lives

Dr. Barrie's episode of Moonshots, incl. the monastery story

Moonshot's production gurus at CMG: www.wearecmg.com

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"Ask yourself, what is it you're willing to die for? And live for it." — Naveen Jain

This week, hear Naveen Jain's inspiring stage appearance at the Singularity University Summit. In this high-energy interview with SU's Summits executive director Will Weisman, Naveen illuminates how entrepreneurs working together can generate disruptive impact on a global scale.

What is Singularity University? Singularity University is a benefit corporation headquartered at NASA's research campus in Silicon Valley. They provide educational programs, innovative partnerships, and a startup accelerator to help individuals, businesses, institutions, investors, NGOs, and governments understand cutting-edge technologies, and how to utilize these technologies to positively impact billions of people.

Connect with Singularity University on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, and at http://su.org. You can find Singularity Hub at http://singularityhub.com.

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Today, most people know Markie Williams as a champion bodybuilder, powerful businesswoman, and renowned podcast host. Markie is a five-time national qualifier for the National Physique Committee competition, and two-time National Bikini Pro Athlete. In short, she's the epitome of strength.

But what most people don't know is that just a few years ago, she was on the run from a dangerous domestic violence situation, with her life at stake.

This intimate conversation between Markie and Naveen includes:

• The moment when Markie left an extremely abusive relationship and found herself at rock bottom—with no friends, family, or home
• What initially drew Markie to the sport of bodybuilding, and the discipline it requires
• How Markie talked herself through her slow climb out of rock bottom
• The platform she's now giving to fellow survivors of abuse to share their stories and be inspired to redefine their futures
• The role that forgiveness plays in personal healing

Connect with Markie on Instagram and Facebook @markiewilliams, or LinkedIn.

Check out Project Markie—find it wherever you listen to podcasts (just search "Project Markie," and join the Facebook group for survivors and listeners @projectmarkie.

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When we talk into the help desk void, who talks back—a human or a bot? This fascinating conversation with chatbot expert Chad Oda is a deep dive into what's happening in the world of conversational AI.

Chad sits at the center of the discussions between researchers, brands, and vendors about the latest and greatest in conversational AI. He runs a consulting firm that helps companies sort fact from fiction, and hosts the industry-leading podcast, The Bot Podcast.

Tune in for:

• The 4 types of people in their career— it's about the combination of whether you've found out what you're good at, and what you're passionate about
• Where conversational AI is now, and the need it still isn't meeting: expressing empathy 
• The different types of conversational AI use cases: utilitarian vs. personal
• Would truly advanced AI make our human understanding obsolete? 
• In the future, can AI make individual humanoid replicas that are indistinguishable from us?

Episode References:

Microsoft's "Tay"

Connect with Chad Oda on LinkedIn, Twitter @chad_oda, and Instagram @chad.oda.

Learn more in the Conversing AI Facebook Group, and on Chad's site at http://chatmode.io, where you can find also links to his show, The Bot Podcast, and (free!) digital academy, Chatbot Summit.

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Dr. Stephen Barrie's long standing Moonshot is: to impact human health on a global scale, by changing what individuals know about their own health. As the "grandfather of the microbiome," Dr. Barrie was one of the very first pioneers of harnessing a balanced microbiome for optimal health, and today he gives us an insider's view on:

• What he realized in his private practice: treating the pathology (the symptoms of the illness) is not the same as treating the root cause of the disease
• Dr. Barrie's discovery that our gut microbiome is a KEY factor in our health— far ahead of when this was becoming popularly recognized medical science
• The mind-blowing reality of how much control our microbiome has over our health and behaviors
• Why Stephen retired… 3 times (and the incredible opportunities that convinced him to come back)
• When Stephen met the Dalai Lama — and the astounding story about Stephen's visit to an ancient monastery in Bhutan

Episode references: 

Short Chain Fatty Acids

Genova Diagnostics Labs, founded by Dr. Barrie

Fermented Foods: good for gut health

Viome test: www.viome.com

The Case Against Reality by Don Hoffman - book and related article

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The episode you've been waiting for… Naveen Jain answers your latest #AMA questions! Make sure to submit YOURS on YouTube (comment on any video on the Moonshots playlist) or Instagram (comment on any Moonshots post).

The questions you'll hear answered in this episode:

1:36 - How to create new ideas for starting a new business, and how to win in a competitive market

S MAITY on Youtube

3:40 - I have so many ideas and passions, but how I decide which to choose? Please help me. I need freedom from my mind and everything

@yatindahiyaSir on IG

5:46 - What would you say to people who do their work just to get it over with? Who are "living for the weekend"?

@mandythebos

11:09 - How can a new entrepreneur determine how much equity each employee merits? Or, does this information already exist in a course you know of?

Oli Gilpin on YouTube

14:04 - Why do you think its necessary for humans to go populate space now?

@Houseofhellshire on IG

16:26 - What concrete steps does one take to develop an abundance mindset?  

doigster1002 on YouTube

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"We have to LIGHT health, and disease will disappear." — Reena Jadhav

Reena Jadhav's Moonshot is to end chronic disease, once and for all. She's the fabulous founder of Healcircle.org, a non-profit that's created the first social media platform specifically for sharing about your health journey.

Though she's the picture of health today, Reena is no stranger to disease. In September of 2016, Reena's life fell apart from a critical illness. Along her intensive healing journey, she discovered it was from severe mitochondrial dysfunction.

Today Reena shares:

• The 7 dimensions of health, organized in a pyramid—the most important dimensions are at the base
• How we've confused our genuine need for nutrients with our "need" for dieting
• The Louise Hay promise you can use to start your morning in a space of self-love
• The natural way to detox... WITHOUT adding additional chemicals to do it

Episode References:

Free wellness resources from Healcircle, including the e-book Reena mentioned

Brahma-muhurata: the ideal time to arise, via Ayurvedic traditions

Sun Salutation

The benefits of grounding (Chopra.com article)

Connect with Reena on Instagram @healthyreena, Twitter @reenajadhav, LinkedIn, and Facebook @healthierwithreena.

And be sure to check out HealCircle; go to www.healcircle.org for fantastic wellness content, and www.healcircles.org to join this healthy social media movement.

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"As an entrepreneur, you have to be very comfortable being uncomfortable." - Ed Petersen

Ed Petersen is a seasoned entrepreneur who's known Naveen for decades, as a business partner and a friend. Now, his Moonshot is to build a revolutionary company that helps people all around the world; and he's executing on it! This episode is a brilliant case study on building a scalable brand.

This episode is packed with lessons, including:

• As a disruptor, never be afraid to ask every single question you have
• The car repair industry is RIPE for disruption; wouldn't you like to have a mechanic come to your house to fix your car?
• What Ed values in customer experience: brand consistency, quality, and trust
• Imagine AI being able to diagnose your car's issues… without anyone actually having to look at your vehicle. That's just part of the future Naveen and Ed discuss
• How do you build a successful—and happy—team?
• Ed's real-world advice for raising capital to scale your venture 

Connect with Ed on LinkedIn, or via email at [email protected]. 

And be sure to check out Wrench.com, or download the Wrench app on the Apple Store or Google Play - it's the quickest, most convenient solution for your car care! (Think of it as the Grubhub of car mechanics.)

Episode References:

Madrona Venture Group

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You asked for another AMA episode with Naveen, and he happily stepped up! This episode is rich with deep insights on everything from education to immigrating to America.

The questions you'll hear answered in this episode:

1:30 - How do I start a real estate business in America as a young Indian citizen?

Pranav Sharma on YouTube

5:01 - What do you think about Pranav's (or anyone's) plan to come to the United States from another country and make their dreams happen—without knowing much about how to accomplish them?

7:39 - Is there a success safety net other than education, and if so, what are entrepreneurs without a college degree (such as Grant Cardone) using as a safety net, if not education?

11:37 - What does the lack of humility in many of our heads of state and CEOs say about the future prospects for humanity and planet Earth?

maalamalamaI on Instagram

19:05 - Naveen, when did you realize that making yourself happy was the only way to bring your best to the world? Who taught you; how did you learn it?

Episode References:

Grant Cardone, successful entrepreneur w/o a college degree

Dr. Ally Perlina, Gene Expression Expert

Dr. Momo Vuyusich, RNA Analysis Technology Expert

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