Astro Teller

Astro Teller

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Heard in 4 episodes across 1 show since Sep 2026

Astro Teller is an American entrepreneur, computer scientist, and author who serves as the head of X, Alphabet's moonshot factory. Known as the “Captain of Moonshots,” he oversees projects focused on developing technologies intended to address major global challenges.

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Episodes

4
across 1 show

First heard

Sep 2026

Guest appearances

1

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Public PodLume episodes featuring it, over the last year.

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What Astro Teller has said on podcasts

33 statements

  1. on MoonshotsNeutralOct 5, 2026· Moonshots with Peter Diamandis

    A moonshot requires a named, huge problem that the team wants to solve.

    “there has to be a huge problem with the world that you can name and you want to solve”

    Listen at 1:22

    Open the episode · Google X's Astro Teller: The $1B Bet No CEO Will Back, Moonshots 3x Cheaper in 16 Yrs, and Clean Water at 1¢/L| EP #300
  2. on MoonshotsPositiveOct 5, 2026· Moonshots with Peter Diamandis

    A moonshot requires breakthrough technology offering at least a small chance of success.

    “there has to be some kind of breakthrough technology that gives us a prayer, at least a tiny chance”

    Listen at 1:46

    Open the episode · Google X's Astro Teller: The $1B Bet No CEO Will Back, Moonshots 3x Cheaper in 16 Yrs, and Clean Water at 1¢/L| EP #300
  3. on Moonshot teamsPositiveOct 5, 2026· Moonshots with Peter Diamandis

    Moonshot teams need very high audacity.

    “you have to have very high audacity”

    Listen at 2:24

    Open the episode · Google X's Astro Teller: The $1B Bet No CEO Will Back, Moonshots 3x Cheaper in 16 Yrs, and Clean Water at 1¢/L| EP #300
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Episodes

4 episodes featuring Astro Teller, newest first

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