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🚀 💥 ✨ "Failure is not an option" we say at NASA... lesson that still need to be learned sometimes in start-ups... I've learned the hard way that in SaaS, also, success can be fleeting... and boy, did I learn some hard lessons along the way. Even after achieving a certain level of success as a Development and Service Company you can still find yourself starting from scratch… ...after hiring and building your dream team, you might have to lay off and start cold-calling again... ...after building processes with 100 of automation, you might have to delete everything to start from scratch with a new sales model... ...after 1000+ of hours working your pitch on specific services, you might have to throw everything away to sell something completely new to make it through... 😌 It takes a certain level of humility to admit that failure is always a possibility, and probably even alway a path to take to have a higher chance to live. 💪 You have to be willing to put in the hard work to rebuild what you believe is the best version of your company 🌟 But here's the thing: 1- when you're the CRO, sometimes you gotta roll up your sleeves and get your hands dirty 2- that process of reinvention is actually a beautiful thing 3- it gives you a fresh perspective, an opportunity to learn and grow 4- you might have to do tasks that feel junior, but that's just part of the grind So don't be afraid to start from scratch, embrace it, and use it as a chance to rise to new heights. That probably what Space X team must think also following the last Starship launch. "Failure is not an option" used to say Gene Kranz (ex-NASA flight controller who worked in Mission Control from Project Mercury through the end of the Apollo program)

MAKING AI REAL - IMPACT AT SCALE: HALFSPACE & MOLSLINJEN AT THE FOREFRONT OF GLOBAL INNOVATION! We're beyond excited to share this monumental news: Halfspace - An AI Company, in partnership with MOLSLINJEN A/S, are finalists in the 2024 Franz Edelman Award, often referred to as the "Nobel Prize for Operations Research" as the first Danish companies since its inception in 1972. Our team is now toe-to-toe with industry titans such as American Airlines, McDonald's China and Tata Steel. It's a David and Goliath story, making it to the finals after a rigorous judging process that evaluates the impact of the project and the technical merit of the work, showcasing how AI truly can move an organisation, and potentially a whole industry. Our journey, which began in 2019, has led to revolutionary advancements in ferry operations with AI-driven innovation with a potential to transform the global commercial ferry industry which is similar in size to the commercial airline industry transporting more than 4 billion passengers per year. The program between Halfspace and Molslinjen was rolled out operationally in 2020. Altogether, Halfspace’s analytics toolbox has brought Molslinjen 15-20 million DKK ($2.6-3.2M) additional profits per year, from a combination of cost savings and increased top line, and a 3% reduction in fuel consumption and emissions. And, as the solutions are currently being improved and added to additional routes, that number is only set to increase in the future. Previous winners and finalists include industry and academia titans such as  #microsoft #walmart #ibm #alibaba #intel #generalelectric #ups #deltaairlines #continentalairlines #boeing #twitter #lyft #stanforduniversity #mit #harvarduniversity #columbiauniversity #princetonuniversity #nasa #unitedstatesairforce and many more. Here is to MOLSLINJEN A/S and Team Halfspace - An AI Company for making this real! Read the full press release here: https://lnkd.in/g5gYd6pg Stay tuned as we navigate this thrilling journey.  #halfspace #molslinjen #franzedelmanaward #innovation #impact

Two days of #Supernova for me: Day one, being bummed out about missing day one while at the same time enjoying every minute of the extra quality time spent with my sick baby boy. Day two, being a little starstruck by finally meeting some people from Ideo who share my passion for prototyping instead of creating "jazzhands" slide decks and asking the right questions instead of always trying to have the right answers, so here we go: * "How might we support the mess of prototyping, learning and failing on the way to success at Port of Antwerp-Bruges?" (one of the answers: space monkeys and sea turtles) credits to Clark Scheffy ~ Ideo * "How might we create a runway for big ideas at Port of Antwerp-Bruges?" (one of the answers: find a middle (wo)man to translate between operators and ideators) credits to Tom Domen ~ Made And last but definitely not least, because you should always follow the advice of someone that has literally been on the moon, Charlie Duke ~ Apollo Astronaut: * "How might I inspire my son to go beyond the letters A-Z?" #tothemoonandback #fullcircle

Imagine effortlessly mastering your finances, reclaiming control over chronic pain, or even predicting life-altering falls before they happen. In today's #AgeTechSpotlight, we're featuring three amazing startups from the @AgeTechCollab that are turning these what-ifs into our new reality. 🌟 1️⃣ Flowly: Take back control of your health with a VR experience and biofeedback that manage chronic pain without a single pill. 🎮 2️⃣ Ostrich: This app is making financial wellness achievable through goal-oriented challenges and social accountability. 💰 3️⃣ ZIBRIO: Originally for NASA astronauts, this technology predicts fall risks within a year, enhancing personal safety and peace of mind. 🌌 Join us in this exciting journey to discover the next wave of #AgeTech innovations. 🚀 #AgeTechCollab #HealthTech #SafetyFirst #TechForGood

WE ARE ONE, WE ARE ALL CONNECTED. Get ready for Multiplanetary Space Exploration and Colonization moving at top speed. No, it is not the end of the world. We have arrived! The New Space Career Coaching, Mentoring, and Disruptive Leadership Program has been launched and it is a success! This is the new background that you will see in the upcoming Google Meet meetings. The program was updated today. Important: Starship and star trek-like Culture. The start of Civilization Type 1, Multiplanetary Space Exploration and Colonization. First stop: The Moon! We are going viral at an exponential speed. Looking for collaborations in the areas of: Space Travel, Human-Robot Interaction(this is why my title is CRO - Chief Robotics Officer, with a focus on pioneering innovation), Space Business, and more. It is next-gen AI Robotics (I got a feeling it is sentient robots). #multiplanetary.

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🚀 Embracing the Future of Spacecraft System Configuration with VR! 🌌 As we venture further into the cosmos, the complexities of spacecraft system configuration are becoming more critical than ever. Designing, assembling, and understanding the intricate workings of these high-tech marvels demand expertise and innovative approaches. Today, we stand at the precipice of a technological leap that promises to revolutionize the way we learn about spacecraft systems – Virtual Reality (VR)! Satellite Engineering, Space Applications, and more exciting topics in the space domain await you in our cutting-edge Virtual Reality (VR) courses. Embrace the future of space exploration with us! #SpaceExploration #AerospaceEngineering #VRInnovation #SpacecraftSystems #MetavisionariesAcademy #VirtualReality #CosmicDiscoveries #BeyondTheHorizon

❓Did you know #WorldEmojiDay is celebrated on July 17th each year? This date was chosen because it is the date shown on the calendar emoji 📅. World Emoji Day😀aims to promote the use and enjoyment of emojis worldwide, fostering conversations and creativity.😎 🙃 Expressing ourselves can sometimes be challenging, especially in the digital world where non-verbal cues are absent. 😵 Emojis are a gateway, bridging the gap between real and virtual emotions in our digital interactions. 🤕 📲 😁 ➡ Here are some lesser-known facts about emojis: 1️⃣ Emoji Origins: Emojis originated in Japan in the late 1990s. Shigetaka Kurita, a Japanese engineer, created the first set of 176 emojis for a mobile internet platform. The term "emoji" combines the Japanese words for "picture" (e) and "character" (moji), reflecting their visual nature. 2️⃣ Unicode Consortium: The Unicode Consortium is responsible for standardizing and approving emojis. This non-profit organization ensures that emojis are consistent across platforms and devices, allowing users to send and receive emojis regardless of their operating systems. 4️⃣ Oxford Dictionaries Word of the Year: In 2015, the Oxford Dictionaries named the "Face with Tears of Joy" emoji 😂 as the Word of the Year. This recognition marked the first time a pictograph or emoji received the prestigious title, highlighting their cultural impact and popularity. 5️⃣ Emojis in Space: In 2020, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) used the "Rocket" emoji 🚀 to represent the SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft in a tweet. This marked the first time an emoji was officially used to represent a spacecraft, showcasing emojis' widespread recognition and acceptance. 👨💻 Emojis allow you to infuse your unique personality and style into your messages. They are your expressive allies in the digital realm, helping you communicate emotions, convey intent, and make your messages more engaging. Let emojis unleash your creativity and enable you to express yourself with ease! 💃 #emojis #digitalisation #foodforthoughts 

Day 2 of the SXSW Pitch event - category Innovative World Technologies (with a space 🚀 touch!) - here's some of the great startups pitching: Cephable: "not just a technology company, but a movement", a movement towards more inclusive, efficient, and empowering digital future for people with disabilities. Cephable is moving digital interaction beyond the mouse and keyboard (you can download their software right now and start using it for free on Mac and Windows!) Coordle - Here's to the future of group travel management, with great energy Jen Fry, PhD (she/her) presented their solution (see picture) combining the functions of the many tools that group travel requires into one platform. Monte Caldera Technologies Inc.: developing artificial intelligence “discovering” materials without a physical component first. It can more and more accurately model and predict material properties in-silico, saving money on then testing with actual physics. Skyline Nav AI Inc.: 4 billion people live or work in urban canyons with poor GPS connectivity. With this solution you can geolocate without GPS, cellular or wifi within 10 seconds. Skyline finds terrain features and skylines matching them with real locations. "It is like having the knowledge of a local taxi driver!" I am impressed with the 5 meter accuracy Skyline's Kanwar Singh is claiming. Space-related side note: this could potentially help NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration land and navigate on the Moon in the future as well - without a satellite constellation providing location information! #SXSW2024 #SXSWPitch

Title: "A Revolutionary Collaboration: BCG Joins Forces with NASA and USRA to Spearhead AI Lab 🚀" We are thrilled to announce a game-changing collaboration ➡️ Boston Consulting Group (BCG) has entered into a strategic partnership with the NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration and the USRA to launch a state-of-the-art Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) Lab to further advancements in science and engineering.🔬✨ Through this venture, BCG, NASA, and USRA aim to pioneer groundbreaking AI technologies that will shape the future of industries. The collaborative AI Lab aims to harness the potential of generative design - a revolutionary subset of AI that involves machine learning and automated decision-making in designing complex systems. 🧠💻 The primary goal of this endeavor is twofold. On one hand, we are striving to accelerate scientific and engineering innovations. On the other, we hope to foster a deeper understanding and greater application of AI across industries. We believe that by empowering our world's thinkers, we can collectively navigate an increasingly complex future. 🔭🌎 BCG's deep industry knowledge combined with NASA's leadership in space exploration and USRA's strong academic connection, promises to place the AI Lab at the forefront of technology. By enabling AI and humans to work side-by-side in innovative capacities, the lab will enable breakthroughs in areas such as climate science, space exploration, and renewable energy. ⚡🔭 In conclusion, this partnership signifies a shared commitment to explore and create innovations that will shape our future today. It opens new horizons for generative design, allowing us to voyage into previously uncharted territories of science and engineering. As we embark on this journey together, we look forward to sharing our milestones along the way. 🌠🚀 Stay tuned for more updates on this exciting partnership. Until then, let's celebrate this pivotal moment, marking our collective stride towards a more informed, connected, and innovative future. 🎉🌐 #BCGxNASAxUSRA #AILab #InnovationPartnerships #AIinSpace