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https://www.inc.com/jeff-haden/the-rock-star-of-mission-statements-literally-startup-seeks-to-explore-outer-reaches-of-science.html.
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And somehow those meetings lead to partnering with a 25-year veteran of the CIA's Director of Operations, a Lockheed Martin Program Director for Advanced Systems at Skunk Works, and a former Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Intelligence to start a company to explore "exotic science and technologies" and turn innovative ideas into world-changing products and services.
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The result is To The Stars Academy of Arts & Science, a Public Benefit Corporation that seeks to "collaborate with global citizens to advance science and build a powerful community of interest" that is made up of three divisions: Entertainment, Science, and Aerospace.
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So the goal is to put this all together under one roof, have everyone work together... create one really large round table of smart people and let them figure out a path to push humanity forward.
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In 24 to 36 months we're hoping to have two to four TV series going, and three or four films in production... if not already having one released.
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That's really what I think is not only attainable but will push the revenue model very fast.
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Tom: We're trying to democratize a very specific set of information, to democratize some technologies that not only do we think are doable but could lead to solving a number of issues. The Direct Public Offering is democratizing capital; it's like treating Wall Street the way YouTube treated TV.
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It may still sound like pie-in-the-sky stuff to many.
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However, I believe he has the connections and money available to pull it off--at least mostly. We'll see--and how fast.
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I do not quite wish him success. I still think he will end up being part of the Biblical GREAT DECEPTION.
