<aside> <img src="/icons/list_lightgray.svg" alt="/icons/list_lightgray.svg" width="40px" /> TL;DR

• Recap of previous article on risks, challenges, and strategies in exponential entrepreneurship.
• Exploring moonshot thinking through the lens of AI and quantum technologies.
• Jack Hidary's insights from SandboxAQ provide a perfect example to deconstruct moonshot thinking.
• Quantum technologies encompass a broader range of applications than just quantum computing, including sensing, simulation, communication, and security.
• Example: SandboxAQ focuses on the application layer, targeting both CPUs and QPUs, and works on quantum sensors.
• Quantum navigation as an alternative to GPS jamming, leveraging Earth's magnetic field for precise positioning.
• The potential for innovation in industries such as healthcare, communications, and navigation through the convergence of AI and quantum technologies.
• Key takeaways and action steps: identifying emerging technologies, deepening understanding, exploring collaborations, assessing risks, integrating into business strategy, and staying informed and adaptable. </aside>

Week 7, Part 2: Harnessing Moonshot Thinking for Entrepreneurial Success

With last week’s piece, we delved into the world of exponential entrepreneurship, examining the significance of addressing both external and internal risks and challenges. We emphasised the importance of understanding and harnessing exponential technologies, navigating humanity's inherent tensions, and nurturing our vitality and business strategy for optimal performance. As we strive to thrive in this rapidly changing landscape, recognising these factors is crucial to our success as entrepreneurs and leaders. With that foundation laid, let's now explore the fascinating realm of moonshot thinking, drawing from real-world examples and learnings from the a360 summit to demystify these ambitious pursuits.

What could frame an article on moonshot thinking better than an actual picture from our galaxy?

What could frame an article on moonshot thinking better than an actual picture from our galaxy?

As we dive into the second part of our exploration into moonshot thinking, I'd like to take a moment to ask if you've taken any action based on last week's suggestions. Have you identified a risk or challenge in your entrepreneurial journey that requires attention? Have you taken any of the in-depth follow-up steps to address it? Your engagement with these recommendations is a vital step in making the most of the insights we discuss. We are thinker-doers after all.

In my own entrepreneurial journey, I have chosen to explore exponential technologies, specifically focusing on artificial intelligence (AI) and quantum computing as a means to illustrate moonshot thinking. To share these insights with you, I revisited my notes from a fireside chat with Jack Hidary of SandboxAQ during the A360 summit. Positioned at the intersection of AI and quantum technologies (represented by the A and Q in SandboxAQ), Hidary's insights are not only awe-inspiring, but also serve as an ideal example for deconstructing moonshot thinking. With that in mind, let's dive into the thrilling domain of moonshot thinking and uncover the actions we can take to leverage its transformative potential.

Why is moonshot thinking crucial in addressing global challenges?

Moonshot thinking emboldens us to confront seemingly insuperable challenges by striving for audacious, transformative solutions. By adopting a mindset that welcomes risk and dares to defy conventional wisdom, we can unveil new possibilities and reshape the world.

However, do bear in mind, as we have previously discussed, that not every business is ideally suited for moonshot thinking. Selecting the appropriate operational model for your venture is of paramount importance.

In my quest for examples, I delved into the last six years of A360 webinars and summits, pondering:

• Which ventures truly embody moonshots?
• How are they faring today?
• How is the original Moonshot Factory (X by Alphabet) performing?
• What does it take to run a Moonshot Factory? (Make a guess and then click the toggle to see Alphabet’s year costs & revenues for their “other bets”)