#072 The First Artificial Human Arm with Tyler Hayes of Atom Limbs

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Links:

Atom Limbs

Waitlist

Crowdfunding Round - Wefunder

Tyler on X

Topics:

(00:00:00) - Intro

(00:02:19) - Inside building Atom Limbs

(00:18:37) - The process of researching what knowledge was needed to build this company

(00:27:26) - Feedback loops in prosthetics

(00:29:23) - Where is Atom Limbs today?

(00:40:48) - Wild, irresponsible speculation: Where do you hope this company will be in 50 years?

(00:48:30) - Are there ways for these prosthetics to extend lifespan?

(00:52:21) - What’s the price point you’re speculating for a prosthetic?

(00:55:32) - How do you see the next 18 months playing out?

(01:03:16) - How can people support you?

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Important quotes from Naval on building wealth and the difference between wealth and money:

How to get rich without getting lucky. - Naval Ravikant

Making money is not a thing you do—it’s a skill you learn. - Naval Ravikant

Seek wealth, not money or status. - Naval Ravikant

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Money is how we transfer time and wealth. - Naval Ravikant

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Important quotes from the podcast by Naval on Leverage:

“Give me a lever long enough and a place to stand, and I will move the earth.”

—Archimedes

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Code and media are permissionless leverage. They’re the leverage behind the newly rich. You can create software and media that works for you while you sleep. - Naval Ravikant

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Important Quotes from the podcast on Business and Entrepreneurship

There is no skill called “business.” Avoid business magazines and business classes. - Naval Ravikant

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