Description
This week Andrew talks with entrepreneur & aerospace engineer Jordan Noone. In 2015, Jordan co-founded Relativity Space to build 3D printed reusable rockets — based on an initial concept drawn on the back of a coffee shop receipt. The company went on to build & launch the world’s first 3D printed rocket and today is valued at over $4 billion. Jordan is also the co-founder & general partner at Embedded Ventures, a venture capital firm investing in early-stage tech startups focused on space operations, digital engineering, & advanced manufacturing. In this conversation, Jordan shares how he turned a passion for “tinkering” and a love for Legos into the world’s first 3D printed rocket. You’ll hear powerful lessons about starting companies, building teams, & how to give yourself a “head start” on any project or venture. This conversation is about entrepreneurship, innovation, the power of following your passions, & so much more.
Show Highlights
0:00 - Intro
2:33 - Jordan’s childhood
3:05 - Tinkering as a kid
4:59 - Learning with Legos
6:44 - USC rocket propulsion lab
13:01 - Giving yourself a head start
15:07 - Leading a company
15:58 - Evolving and adapting
17:57 - Overcoming sunk cost fallacy
18:44 - Admitting when you’re wrong
19:31 - Building teams
22:05 - Evolving company culture
23:42 - Venture capital investing
28:05 - Finding undervalued businesses
30:37 - “Finding an area you uniquely think about”
32:20 - Going against status quo
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