I view risk-aversion as crippling America in many ways.

Mining asteroids will ultimately benefit humanity on and off the Earth in a multitude of ways.

Companies have too many experts who block innovation. True innovation really comes from perpendicular thinking.

Many people who try to do big bold things in the world find out it's not about the money or the technology: It's about the regulatory hurdles that will try and stop you.

Many have built their careers buttressing the status quo, reinforcing what they've already accomplished, and resisting the radical thinking that can topple their legacy - not exactly the attitude you want when trying to drive innovation forward.

Many entrepreneurs that made their fortunes by founding successful technology companies want to give back and solve the world's biggest problems on a grand scale. There is tremendous opportunity in this approach.