#48 - Delian Asparouhov

Delian Asparouhov, co-founder of Varda Space Industries and partner at Founders Fund, discusses the industrialization of space and his company's mission to expand the economic bounds of humankind through microgravity manufacturing. Asparouhov draws parallels between Varda's role and Rockefeller's in the gilded age, emphasizing the need for economic value creation alongside infrastructure development in space. He explains the technical advantages of manufacturing pharmaceuticals in microgravity, highlighting how the absence of convective pressures leads to more uniform crystal formation, improving drug delivery. Asparouhov also shares his insights on venture capital, talent acquisition, and the importance of aligning one's work with their strengths.