Chapter
Access to Capital and Public Domain
20:14 - 22:24 (02:10)
The reason why founders like Elon Musk get so much press is that it helps in raising money and getting access to capital in the public domain, whereas it becomes difficult for many other entrepreneurs to gather funds for their startups.
Clips
A discussion about a romantic and leisurely cross-country trip on Amtrak from California to New York, which takes five to ten days, compared to similar trips in Europe and India.
20:14 - 21:33 (01:19)
Amtrak
Summary
A discussion about a romantic and leisurely cross-country trip on Amtrak from California to New York, which takes five to ten days, compared to similar trips in Europe and India.
ChapterAccess to Capital and Public Domain
Episode#96 - The Entrepreneur Betting Billions On American Passenger Trains
PodcastMy First Million
High-speed rail projects, like the one proposed by Virgin Trains USA, require billions of dollars in financing which typically comes from a combination of public and private funds, such as tax-free bonds, to make it feasible.
21:33 - 22:24 (00:51)
High-speed rail
Summary
High-speed rail projects, like the one proposed by Virgin Trains USA, require billions of dollars in financing which typically comes from a combination of public and private funds, such as tax-free bonds, to make it feasible.