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Doug Bernauer Wisdom: SpaceX & Elon Musk's Secret to Ambitious Leadership

Doug Bernauer Wisdom: SpaceX & Elon Musk's Secret to Ambitious Leadership

Update: 2025-11-20
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Doug Bernauer, founder of Radiant (one of Giant’s most exciting growth investments) joins us again on the Giant Ideas podcast. We backed Radiant in their Series C round to mass produce portable nuclear reactors.

The founder, Doug, worked with Elon Musk for 12 years at SpaceX - including their reusable rocket prototype and the Mars Colonisation project. In this episode, he shares the 3 photographs that define his life, what he learnt from SpaceX, and why good companies need 'unreasonable' leaders. 

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Music credits: Bubble King written and produced by Cameron McLain and Stevan Cablayan aka Vector_XING.

Please note: The content of this podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only. It should not be considered financial, legal, or investment advice. Always consult a licensed professional before making any investment decisions.

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Doug Bernauer Wisdom: SpaceX & Elon Musk's Secret to Ambitious Leadership

Doug Bernauer Wisdom: SpaceX & Elon Musk's Secret to Ambitious Leadership