Mike Wehrs is the CEO and Co-Founder of Unidata Global, a company that uses global industry standards for product identification barcodes to productize them into services. Mike has led the creation of new industries, launched game-changing products, and driven massive growth for startups and Fortune 500 technology companies. Here, he shares his insights on space exploration, the future of AI, and how he helped develop Bluetooth technology. Key Takeaways: - The role of barcodes in global trade - Mike's role in the advent of Bluetooth technology - The future of space travel Episode Timeline: 1:00The most fascinating thing happening in space exploration 3:30The economics of space travel 6:30Innovations in space propulsion 9:30The future of Mars exploration 11:30 The Pale Blue Dot 14:30 The current state of AI  17:30 AI's impact on the economy 21:00 The evolution of GS1 codes  24:30 The role of AI and barcodes in global trade 28:30 The genesis of Bluetooth technology This episode’s guest: • Mike on Twitter • Mike on LinkedIn • Email [email protected] Subscribe and leave a 5-star review:  https://pod.link/1496390646 Contact Us! •Join the conversation by leaving a comment! •Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn! Thanks for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.