The Apollo program was a technical marvel, achieving what was once thought impossible, and it deserves its place among great human achievements.

As a species, we must continue to improve and reach higher ground; it would be tragic if the Apollo missions were the peak of human achievement in space.

The last truly groundbreaking achievement may have been landing on the moon, and since then, scientific and technological progress has slowed down significantly.

John Hubalt championed the lunar orbit rendezvous concept, which was crucial for the moon landing, demonstrating that great ideas need champions willing to advocate for them.

The most significant lesson from my time at Palantir is that creating a radically ambitious and mission-driven company is a rare and fulfilling opportunity.

When the launch was successful, it was a great relief rather than elation, especially after proving the systems with subsequent astronaut missions.

I aspire to be remembered for my contributions to making America a better place, including initiatives like Operation Warp Speed, which saved countless lives during the pandemic.

Successful hard tech ventures can create monumental leverage and defensibility, similar to the impact of the Manhattan Project and the Apollo missions, which are not captured in quarterly reports but in the stories that inspire humanity. Working on significant problems can lead organizations to venture into hard tech to access impactful solutions.

I think AI is the most profound technology humanity will ever work on, surpassing even fire and electricity in its impact on society.