Famed explorer Bertrand Piccard reminds us that if everyone tells you that something is possible, that means your dreams are not big enough! Bertrand made history by flying around the world, first non-stop in a balloon, and more recently in a solar-powered airplane without burning a single drop of fuel. In this podcast, Ilham sits down with Bertrand to discuss his upbringing and what sparked his passion for exploring the unknown, his flight around the world in a solar powered plane, the future of emissions free flight, solutions that are sustainable AND profitable, his advice for you young explorers and entrepreneurs, and most importantly, how to make the impossible possible! Time stamps: 1:26 - Rapid fire questions5:24 - Upbringing and passion for exploring8:10 - Inspiration from his grandfather Auguste Piccard11:16 - Flight in a solar plane around the world17:39 - The future of flight21:32 - Next adventures23:13 - Solar Impulse solutions that are sustainable AND profitable26:11 - Bertrand’s latest book: logical AND ecological29:02 - Pret a voter: making legislation and regulation work for sustainable and profitable solutions32:43 - Experience as a psychologist34:04 - Advice for young explorers and entrepreneurs36:28 - Love of kitesurfing For additional details about the podcast, show notes, and access to resources mentioned during the show, please visit https://www.syensqo.com/en/podcast

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