This Week in Startups: Next Unicorns: Manufacturing pharma drugs in space with Varda’s Delian Asparouhov | E1793

Jason Calacanis 8/16/23 - Episode Page

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Today’s show:

Varda’s Delian Asparouhov is back with Jason to discuss Varda (18:43), his insights on different aspects of venture capital (1:41), the shifts in silicon valley culture (11:56), and much more! Then, Jason is joined by Argyle CEO Maret Thatcher to discuss how her startup is using AR headsets to make construction PMs faster and more efficient. (58:27)

Time stamps:

(0:00) Varda President and Co-Founder Delian Asparouhov joins Jason

(1:41) Delian’s insights on different aspects of venture capital

(8:35) Defense tech and silicon valley’s aversion to military

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(11:56) The shift in silicon valley culture

(14:39) Culture wars and keeping everyone focused

(18:43) The inception of Varda

(23:15) Varda’s first provisions and overall mission

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(28:31) The customer base and transporting cargo into space

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