“You can’t un-feel it and you can’t un-remember it.” TIGER 21 Member Dylan Taylor is Chairman and CEO of Voyager Space, a multi-national space exploration company focused on building the next generation of space infrastructure. Dylan is not only a visionary leader in the New Space sector but also a commercial astronaut and philanthropist. Recognized globally for his pivotal role in the private space industry, he is the founder of Space for Humanity.

Dylan Taylor describes space flight and much more in this moving conversation with host Michael Sonnenfeldt. Surprisingly, for decades Dylan's career had nothing to do with space. Hear the question he asked that identified his purpose.

From experiencing childhood hunger to his remarkable corporate rise, Dylan’s journey is nothing short of extraordinary. As a Fortune 1000 executive for multinational companies including Honeywell and Colliers, he had P&L responsibility in excess of $2B with 15,000+ employees in 60+ countries. We explore Dylan’s shift from a traditional career to founding Voyager Space Holdings and his transformative suborbital flight with Blue Origin. This episode covers how to find the work you're meant for, space exploration, as well as wealth creation, the purpose of business, and what makes a meaningful existence on our blue pebble.

Watch clips:

"Successful" but Miserable

Profound Emotions of Space Flight

"Why pollute Earth to go to space?"

Topics:

(0:00) Introducing Dylan Taylor  

(7:39) MBA, early career  

(11:47) Real estate, leadership roles  

(17:24) Discovering passion for space  

(23:52) Founding Voyager Space

(28:22) Experiencing spaceflight  

(32:44) Expanding access to space  

(36:10) Mentorship, future goals  

(37:12) Dealing with different perspectives  

(42:30) TIGER 21 community

(44:02) Life lessons, family

(46:09) Milton Friedman vs new age business

(48:24) Tip Jar

About:

TIGER 21 is the premier peer membership organization for ultra successful entrepreneurs, investors, and executives.

Tip Jar:

“Man’s Search for Meaning” by Viktor Frankl

The Last Lecture

Links:

tiger21.com

https://x.com/mwsonnenfeldt

https://voyagerspace.com/

https://x.com/dylan

https://dylantaylor.org/

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