In this episode of Silicon Dreams, host R.J. Sonia sits down with David Goldsmith, global strategist, author of Paid to Think, and founder of Project Moonhut. With experience in over 50 countries and founding more than 20 businesses, David shares his visionary plan to reshape life on Earth by leveraging space innovation.

From the concept of “mirth” (moon + Earth) to tackling six global mega challenges—climate change, mass extinction, ecosystem collapse, displacement, unrest, and explosive impacts—David explains how Project Moonhut is a 40-year roadmap to redefine how humanity collaborates, innovates, and thrives.

Tune in to discover how thinking beyond our planet could be the key to solving Earth’s most urgent problems.

On this episode of Silicon Dreams, host Preethy Padmanabhan sits down with Elena Elkina, Partner at Aleada Consulting and an expert in Privacy & Data Protection, to explore “The First 90 Days” by Michael Watkins. A powerful guide for leaders, this book outlines how to navigate transitions and set the stage for long-term success.

Elena shares how these strategies helped her achieve early wins, align with stakeholders, build strong teams, and avoid common pitfalls when stepping into a new role. Drawing from her own leadership journey, she offers practical advice on thriving in those critical first three months.

If you’re starting a new role, leading a big project, or simply aiming to accelerate your impact, this conversation is packed with actionable insights to help you make your first 90 days count.

In this action-packed episode of Silicon Dreams, host Tejaswini Satish sits down with Faizy Ahmed, founder of Astronova, a pioneering Web3 gaming platform. Faizi shares his journey from crypto mining and trading to building a global gaming powerhouse with AAA talent behind the scenes. Dive into the challenges and breakthroughs of transitioning from Web2 to Web3 gaming, the explosive growth of Astronova’s community, and how user-driven content and feedback shape their development roadmap.

Learn about the live gameplay tests, AI-powered innovations, the upcoming token launch, and how Astronova is redefining ownership, engagement, and sustainability in blockchain gaming. Whether you're a gamer, builder, or Web3 enthusiast, this episode offers a glimpse into the future of immersive digital worlds.