In 2025, entrepreneurs tackled deeply entrenched challenges in manufacturing, defense and science. From solving strategic geopolitical issues, like China’s dominance in drone production, to optimizing costs in space, these founders and industry leaders are working to redefine what is possible. This is a collection of five of this year’s standout, cutting edge businesses across manufacturing and engineering.
00:00 Introduction
00:28 The $480M Drone Startup Built By A 25-Year-Old College Dropout – https://youtu.be/CqHWGKh7C28?si=VMT3QO-nCW1OzHzB
06:18 Ford & Spark Charge Execs Discuss The Next Era Of Transportation – https://youtu.be/Tmmk1jaV4qI?si=S4lYvK8z3CUJU1bH
18:18 Meet The Next Billion-Dollar Startup Racing To The Future
21:40 This Gen Z Entrepreneur Is Building AI Robots To Replace Astronauts In Space – https://youtu.be/K4HKQzBpLUY?si=2baStdU4FKh1M2-t
29:15 This Next Billion-Dollar Startup Makes Longevity Drugs For Dogs – https://youtu.be/XVdXMm5lRjo?si=DIg4WSz-jooNw7I0
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