David Orban On Decentralized, Exponential Technologies

David is the founder of Network Society Research, a seed stage global venture investment firm that invests in disruptive, technology-based companies.

David explains how exponential organizations work vs.

more traditional, centralized and hierarchically organized corporations. David compares traditional means of producing energy using fossil fuels (requiring tremendous infrastructure, time, capital, and more) vs. solar and other renewable energy solutions (more simple, decentralized, and distributed).

Also discussed are some of David’s favorite companies such as Modern Meadow (applying the latest advances in tissue engineering to develop novel bio-materials to address global animal slaughter by 3d-printing meat, requiring substantially less land, water, energy, food, and chemical inputs.

This is a fascinating talk with another singularity university faculty member. Listen, review, subscribe, and keep tuned to Future Tech Podcast.

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