Ocean Tech Frontier
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The ocean is positioned to be "the next space" - a vast, mostly unexplored frontier that's untouched by technology but ripe for innovation and investment.
Key Points:
- Similar to how space tech has seen significant investment (SpaceX, Varda, etc.), ocean tech could be the next major investment frontier
- The ocean represents a vast, mostly unexplored area that hasn't been significantly touched by technology
- Ocean tech is currently in an early stage - like "the hot girl who just has glasses on" waiting for a makeover
- There are already entrepreneurs building ocean tech companies and identifying opportunities in this space
- This could be a contrarian investment area where early movers might have significant advantages
Investment Parallel:
- Space tech was once a niche area that became hot for investment
- Robots are currently "having a moment" with significant attention
- Ocean tech could follow a similar trajectory, becoming the "new it girl" in tech investment
Strategic Opportunity:
- Getting in early on ocean tech could position investors and entrepreneurs ahead of a potential wave of interest
- The opportunity exists "right under your nose" but most people aren't thinking about it yet
05:55 - 06:15
Full video: 01:11:28SP
Shaan Puri
Host of MFM
Shaan Puri is the Chairman and Co-Founder of The Milk Road. He previously worked at Twitch as a Senior Director of Product, Mobile Gaming, and Emerging Markets. He also attended Duke University.