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Explorer Victor Vescovo shares how he engineered a sub to reach 35,000 feet below the sea and what he's discovered in Earth's deepest trenches. What We Discuss with Victor Vescovo: Victor Vescovo led the Five Deeps expedition, becoming the first person to reach the deepest points of all five oceans. Prior to his expedition, several of these locations weren't even precisely mapped, requiring extensive sonar surveys to locate the actual deepest points. The average place on Earth is 4,000 meters underwater, and 71% of Earth is ocean — of which 75% remains completely unexplored. This means about half of our planet is still unexplored, and in many respects, we know more about the surface of Mars than our own ocean depths. The high pressures present at the deepest ocean points required innovative engineering solutions to navigate, including a perfectly spherical titanium pressure vessel that actually became stronger with repeated dives due to the intense pressure "reforging" the metal. Beneath 6,000 meters, the ocean is a sunless realm of absolute darkness. But even here, life thrives beyond the reach of light under pressure that would crush the average surface dweller, hinting at the flora and fauna we might expect to find on even the most extreme alien worlds. Anyone can become an explorer and push technological boundaries by breaking down seemingly impossible challenges into smaller, solvable problems. As Victor demonstrates, by carefully analyzing requirements, building the right team, and maintaining disciplined program management, even the most ambitious projects can be achieved through methodical execution and persistent dedication. And much more... Full show notes and resources can be found here: jordanharbinger.com/1089 And if you're still game to support us, please leave a review here — even one sentence helps! Consider including your Twitter handle so we can thank you personally! This Episode Is Brought To You By Our Fine Sponsors: jordanharbinger.com/deals Sign up for Six-Minute Networking — our free networking and relationship development mini course — at jordanharbinger.com/course! Subscribe to our once-a-week Wee Bit Wiser newsletter today and start filling your Wednesdays with wisdom! Do you even Reddit, bro? Join us at r/JordanHarbinger!
Visit us at Network2020.org.The technological world is built by critical minerals like nickel, cobalt, and lithium. As the demand for clean energy expands, so does the demand for these metals and rare earth elements. While these materials have historically been mined on land, a trove of critical minerals is lying on the seabed and being captured by the competitive, booming, and opaque deep-sea-mining industry. The U.S. is missing out in this race while its geopolitical competitors, China and Russia are getting ahead in this industry. On the other hand, scientists and environmentalists are raising concerns regarding the environmental impacts of the industry's activities. What is the scope and growth potential of this industry? How is it governed? How can countries balance environmental goals with economic and geopolitical ones?Join us for a conversation with Julian Jackson, Project Director of Ocean Governance at the Pew Charitable Trusts; Vasser Seydel, President of The Oxygen Project ;and Victor Vescovo, Founder and CEO of Caladan Capital LLC and Renowned Undersea Explorer where they discuss the deep-sea mining industry, its governance, geopolitics, potential environmental impacts and more.Music by Yurii Semchyshyn from PixabayMusic by Sergii Pavkin from Pixabay
Casey shares personal and historical highlights of the complexity and ecological importance of the ocean's depths. She reports on her dive to the Twilight Zone (600-3300 feet) that is filled with bioluminescent creatures that sparkle and glow. Despite these delights, Casey points to the terrestrial bias and lack of funding for ocean exploration compared to space. Susan Casey is a premiere chronicler of the aquatic world. Most recently she traversed the globe and gives first-hand accounts of joining scientists and explorers on dives to the deepest places on the planet. She stands in for us with her insightful questions of the lives and motivations of marine geologists, marine biologists, and oceanographers who are searching for knowledge in this vast unseen realm. She takes us on a fascinating journey through the history of deep-sea exploration, from the myths and legends of the ancient world to storied shipwrecks, to the first intrepid bathysphere pilots, to the scientists who are just beginning to understand the mind-blowing complexity and, most importantly, the ecological importance of the home of the quadrillions of creatures who live in realms long thought to be devoid of life. She is the author of several books including Devil's Teeth: A True Story of Survival and Obsession Among American's Great White Sharks (Henry Holt 2005), The Wave: In Pursuit of the Rogues, Freaks and Giants of the Ocean (Doubleday 2010), Voices in the Ocean: A Journey into the Wild and Haunting World of Dolphins (Anchor 2016) and Underworld: Journeys to the Depths of the Ocean (Doubleday 2023)Interview Date: 8/5/2024. Tags: Susan Casey, ocean, bathysphere, bathyscaphe, submersibles, ocean depths, twilight zone, William Beebe, Otis Barton, Mariana Trench, Wyville Thompson, John Murray, deep sea mining, bottom trawling, ghost nets, Patrick Lahey, Victor Vescovo, Tonga Trench, hydrothermal vents, Ecology/Nature/Environment, History, Science, Technology, Travel
Victor Vescovo is one of the most accomplished humans alive. He is a former naval intelligence officer where he retired as Commander.He co-founded Insight Equity Holdings, a prominent investment fund. He is a Seven Summits Climber by climbing the tallest peak on all seven continents, deep sea diver (went to the bottom of all 5 oceans), outer space visitor, and pilot. In 2019, Victor Vescovo was recognized by Guinness World Records as the person who has covered the greatest vertical distance without leaving Earth's surface. He went to 29,029 atop Mt. Everest and -35,840 at the bottom of the Mariana Trench. He holds a bachelors degree in Political Science and Economics from Stanford, a masters degree in Defense and Arms Control from MIT, and an MBA from Harvard. Please enjoy this insanely interesting conversation. Let me know your takeaways -- there's many! Feedback & Sponsorship: andrew@permissiontoshine.org @PermissionToShine_
In this captivating episode, we delve deep with Laura Trethewey, the acclaimed author of "The Deepest Map," to explore the monumental endeavor of mapping the ocean floor. Laura takes us on a journey beneath the waves, into a world where only a fraction has been charted, and where the deep sea holds secrets yet to be revealed.Discover the groundbreaking efforts of scientists, investors, and adventurers like James Cameron and Victor Vescovo, as they navigate untested submersibles into the earth's final frontier. Laura sheds light on the pioneers who have pushed the boundaries of oceanography, including the remarkable contributions of Marie Tharp, a trailblazing woman in the male-dominated field of geology.This episode is not just about mapping the unknown; it's a conversation about the intersection of humanity's origin story and the environmental impact of this race to the ocean's depths. As Laura eloquently discusses, the future of our planet hinges on understanding and preserving these vast, hidden terrains. We probe the complex questions surrounding the exploitation of the seafloor's resources and the political power plays at the heart of this global endeavor.Join us as Laura Trethewey brings to light the wonders, challenges, and ethical dilemmas of ocean floor exploration. Laura TretheweyCheck out the booksMerrill CharetteBrought to you by SHIPSHAPE.PRO - Innovative platform that bridges the gap in marine repair& MIDA.PRO - Marine Industry Digital Agency - Web dev / MarketingPodcast - SHIPSHAPE INTERNATIONAL OCEAN INSIGHTSupport the show
Matthew Bannister on Captain Don Walsh, the American submariner who made the first descent to the deepest place in the ocean – the Mariana Trench. His friend and fellow deep sea explorer Victor Vescovo relives the experience for us. Dame A.S. Byatt, the author best known for her Booker Prize winning novel “Possession”. Rosalynn Carter, the former First Lady of the USA. Dr Finlay Macleod, the historian from the Isle of Lewis who fought to preserve the Gaelic language. Robert Macfarlane pays tribute. Interviewee: Rebecca Morelle Interviewee: Victor Vescovo Interviewee: Neil La Bute Interviewee: Sam Leith Interviewee: Kate Andersen Brower Interviewee: Robert Macfarlane Interviewee: Agnes Rennie Producer: Gareth Nelson-Davies Archive used: Rebecca Morelle interviews Don Walsh, BBC News, 23/02/2012, They Dived 7 Miles, British Pathe News Reels, 08/02/1960; Witness History : The world's deepest dive 11km down, BBC World Service, 01/03/2021; Don Walsh interview, Short CUts 18, The Descent, BBC Radio 4, 05/03/2019;
In July 2022, oceanographer Dawn Wright made history by becoming the first Black person to dive to the deepest known spot on the planet. Victor Vescovo, a former Naval officer, entrepreneur and explorer, invited Wright to accompany him on the expedition to descend more than six-and-a-half miles to Challenger Deep in the western Pacific Ocean. Wright is the chief scientist at Esri, a California-based company that develops mapping software. Wright used the occasion of her sixth deep sea dive to successfully test and operate a sonar instrument specially designed to withstand the crushing pressure found at Challenger Deep. Wright is currently a courtesy professor at Oregon State University’s College of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences. She was on faculty as a tenured professor at OSU for 17 years until 2011. She joins us to talk about her expedition to Challenger Deep, which will be the focus of a lecture that she is scheduled to give on Wednesday, Nov. 15, at the OSU campus in Corvallis. Advance registration is required to attend the free lecture online or in-person.
Where do we start to describe our guest? How about: Victor Vescovo is the first person to climb Mount Everest, explore the bottom of the ocean, and visit space. Sonal and Chris sat down with this multiple world-record breaking, bottom of the ocean specialist, who's been as deep and as high on the earth's surface as any other human being. He's also achieved the Explorers Grand Slam and been into Earth orbit on a Blue Origin flight. In this bumper pod he talks about all that and much more - including the company he is involved with hoping to bring animals back from extinction.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Join us aboard the SciChat ship as we hoist the sails with our esteemed guest, Dr. Dawn Wright, the genuine scientific pirate! She's not just any pirate, but a seasoned marine geologist turned data scientist with a tale that will have you on the edge of your seat. From her initial days of geology in Hawaii to an oceanography degree and years spent exploring the sea, Dr. Dawn's journey unfolds like a captivating novel. Her current role at a software company sees Dawn employing wide-ranging knowledge in data science, truly embodying the modern-day pirate.Prepare to be enveloped in the mystery and thrill of deep-sea exploration as we descend into the Mariana Trench, a place where sunlight doesn't dare to reach. We brush shoulders with bioluminescent creatures, traverse the alien-like landscape of the ocean floor, and discover the geology shaping our planet. But it's not just about the awe-inspiring, we also confront the harsh reality of human impact on these depths, and the commendable Maui Humane Society's efforts in aiding animals struck by disaster. As we reach the end of our voyage, we'll get an insider's look at Victor Vescovo's marvel of engineering, the submersible 'Limiting Factor.' With Dr. Wright guiding us, we'll learn about the balletic precision of descending into the depths, the certification process, and the historic milestones of the Challenger Deep expedition. So, hoist your anchors and set sail for a hearty dose of science, exploration, and a dash of pirate panache.Support the showFor Science, Empathy, and Cuteness!Being Kind is a Superpower.https://twitter.com/bunsenbernerbmd
"Half of planet Earth is still completely unexplored...and nobody seems to be paying attention." When Victor Vescovo learned in 2016 that nobody had been to the deepest point of four of the five's oceans, he was flabbergasted...and he was up for the challenge. Victor had earned his pilot's license at only nineteen, and he had spent much of his life pursuing adventure. He was one of the only people in the world to complete the Explorer's Grand Slam, during which he climbed to the highest peak on every continent and skied to both Poles. But he had never been far below the surface - and he quickly became obsessed with the idea. He assembled a world class crew and tasked them with an extremely ambitious mission: Build a deep-sea submersible more durable, safe, and sturdy than anything in existence. Previously, subs had been built to survive one deep-sea dive. But Victor's team needed to figure out a way to replicate it - for at least five dives - if they wanted a shot at breaking this record. And the mission wasn't purely adventure for adventure's sake. The ocean's depths are quickly becoming more and more critical for climate change science, species conservation, and more, and Victor knew that the science to be found under the surface was something that could be life-changing for the entire globe. Riveting, inspiring, and terrifying all at once, Victor's story will take you deeper into the truth about our planet than anybody has ever been. FIND VICTOR Get a copy of Victor's book Expedition Deep Ocean, written by Josh Young, online or from your local bookstore. You can also catch the docu-series of the same title on Amazon Prime. Learn more about the Five Deeps Expedition at FiveDeeps.com, learn more about Victor's aquatic pursuits at his Caladan Oceanic website. SOCIAL Share the show with your friends! Subscribe to the podcast wherever you're listening, follow @armchairexplorerpodcast on Instagram and Facebook, check out Armchair Explorer's website, and learn more about APT Podcast Studios on their website. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rescuers in a remote area of the Atlantic Ocean are racing against time to find a missing submersible before the oxygen supply runs out for five people who were on a mission to document the wreckage of the Titanic. Despite an international rescue effort, US Coast Guard officials said the search covering 26,000 square kilometres had turned up no signs of the lost sub known as the Titan, but they planned to continue looking. Authorities reported the carbon-fibre vessel overdue Sunday night, setting off the search in waters about 700km south of St John's, Newfoundland. Aboard were a pilot, renowned British adventurer Hamish Harding, two members of a Pakistani business family, and a Titanic expert. The submersible had a 96-hour oxygen supply when it was put to sea at roughly 6am Sunday, according to David Concannon, an adviser to OceanGate Expeditions, which oversaw the mission. That means the oxygen supply could run out tomorrow night (NZ time). Titanic tourist submersible missing graphic CBS News journalist David Pogue, who travelled to the Titanic aboard the Titan last year, said the vehicle communicates by text messages that go back and forth to a surface ship and safety pings that are emitted every 15 minutes to indicate that the sub is still working. Both systems stopped about an hour and 45 minutes after the Titan submerged. “Either they lost all power or the ship developed a hull breach and it imploded instantly. Both of those are devastatingly hopeless,” Pogue told CBC yesterday. The submersible had seven backup systems to return to the surface, including sandbags and lead pipes that drop off and an inflatable balloon. One system is designed to work even if everyone aboard is unconscious, Pogue said. The Titan is prepared for a dive into a remote area of the Atlantic Ocean on an expedition to the Titanic on Sunday, June 18, 2023. Photo / AP Experts said the rescuers face steep challenges. Alistair Greig, a professor of marine engineering at University College London, said submersibles typically have a drop weight, which is “a mass they can release in the case of an emergency to bring them up to the surface using buoyancy”. “If there was a power failure and/or communication failure, this might have happened, and the submersible would then be bobbing about on the surface waiting to be found,” Greig said. Another scenario is a leak in the pressure hull, in which case the prognosis is not good, he said. “If it has gone down to the seabed and can't get back up under its own power, options are very limited,” Greig said. “While the submersible might still be intact, if it is beyond the continental shelf, there are very few vessels that can get that deep, and certainly not divers.” Even if they could go that deep, he doubts rescuers could attach to the submersible. By Tuesday morning, 26,000sq km had been searched, the US Coast Guard tweeted. The Canadian research icebreaker Polar Prince, which was supporting the Titan, was to continue conducting surface searches with help from a Canadian Boeing P-8 Poseidon reconnaissance aircraft, the Coast Guard said on Twitter. Two US Lockheed C-130 Hercules aircraft also conducted overflights. The Canadian military dropped sonar buoys to listen for any possible sounds from the Titan. Concannon, who said he was supposed to be on the dive but could not go, said officials were also working to get a remotely operated vehicle that can dive to a depth of 6km to the site as soon as possible. OceanGate's expeditions to the Titanic wreck site include archaeologists and marine biologists. The company also brings people who pay to come along, known as “mission specialists”. They take turns operating sonar equipment and performing other tasks in the submersible. The Coast Guard said Monday that the Titan carried a pilot and four “mission specialists”. However, OceanGate's website suggests that the fifth person may be a so-called “content expert” who guides the paying customers. Authorities have yet to formally identify those on board, though some names have been confirmed, including OceanGate CEO Stockton Rush, who, according to the company, was a member of the crew. Billionaire adventurer Hamish Harding looks out to sea before boarding the submersible Titan for a dive into the Atlantic Ocean on an expedition to the Titanic. Photo / AP Rush told the Associated Press in June 2021 that the Titan's technology was “very cutting edge” and was developed with the help of Nasa and aerospace manufacturers. “This is the only submersible – crewed submersible – that's made of carbon fibre and titanium,” Rush said, calling it the “largest carbon fibre structure that we know of,” with 12cm-thick carbon fibre and 8cm-thick titanium. Harding, who lives in Dubai, was one of the mission specialists, according to Action Aviation, a company where Harding is chairman. Harding is a billionaire adventurer who holds three Guinness world records, including the longest duration at full ocean depth by a crewed vessel. In March 2021, he and ocean explorer Victor Vescovo descended to the lowest depth of the Mariana Trench. In June 2022, he went into space on Blue Origin's New Shepard rocket. US Coast Guard Rear Admiral John Mauger, commander of the First Coast Guard District, talks about the search for a missing submersible that carries people to view the wreckage of the Titanic. Photo / AP Also on board were Pakistani nationals Shahzada Dawood and his son Suleman, according to the family. The Dawoods belong to one of Pakistan's most prominent families. Their eponymous firm invests across the country in agriculture, industries and the health sector. Shahzada Dawood also is on the board of trustees for the California-based Seti Institute that searches for extraterrestrial intelligence. French explorer and Titanic expert Paul-Henry Nargeolet was also aboard, according to David Gallo, a senior adviser for strategic initiatives and special projects at RMS Titanic. Gallo identified Nargeolet, a friend who has led multiple expeditions to the Titanic, on Tuesday during an interview with CNN. Greg Stone, a longtime ocean scientist based in California and a friend of Rush, called the lost submersible “a fundamentally new submarine design” that showed great promise for future research. Unlike its predecessors, the Titan was not spherical. “Stockton was a risk taker. He was smart. He had a vision. He wanted to push things forward,” Stone said. The expedition was OceanGate's third annual voyage to chronicle the deterioration of Titanic, which struck an iceberg and sank in 1912, killing all but about 700 of the roughly 2200 passengers and crew. Since the wreckage's discovery in 1985, it has been slowly succumbing to metal-eating bacteria. OceanGate's website said the “mission support fee” for the 2023 expedition was $250,000 a person. Recalling his own trip aboard the Titan, Pogue said the vessel got turned around looking for the Titanic. “There's no GPS underwater, so the surface ship is supposed to guide the sub to the shipwreck by sending text messages,” Pogue said in a segment aired on CBS' Sunday Morning. “But on this dive, communications somehow broke down. The sub never found the wreck.” - Ben Finley & Holly Ramer, APSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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We were thrilled to join famed undersea explorer Victor Vescovo to discuss his Five Deeps expedition; his thoughts on the future of ocean exploration; and more.
Victor Vescovo is a private equity investor, retired naval officer, undersea explorer, and space tourist. He is the founder, Chief Executive, and Chief Submersible Pilot at Caladan Oceanic, a private marine research organization. As an adventurer, Victor has reached the North and South Poles, climbed the Seven Summits, and visited the deepest points of all the Earth's oceans during the Five Deeps Expedition of 2018-2019. In 2022, Victor flew to space as a space tourist aboard New Shepard—a reusable suborbital launch vehicle developed by Blue Origin—as part of the Blue Origin NS-21 mission, and was afterward regarded by Forbes as the “First to Climb Everest, Visit Ocean's Deepest Depth, and Fly to the Final Frontier.” Victor joins me today to share his experience flying to space onboard New Shepard. He describes what it was like to go beyond Mach 3 and explains why it's important not to focus on the interiors of the rocket capsule upon reaching space. He discusses his childhood dream to become an astronaut and shares his thoughts on finding one's life path. Victor also highlights the value of being a good person and offers advice to young people dreaming of flying to space. “When people ask what's the most beautiful thing I've ever seen, I have to admit, looking down from space, that it's the curvature of the Earth with the atmosphere. Nothing beats down that experience.” - Victor Vescovo This week on Kathy Sullivan Explores: ● What made Victor want to go to space● The importance of personal connection and being a good person● How his sense of space adventure has evolved in his adult years● The Corn Ranch Launch Site at Van Horn, Texas● The training and psychological-medical screening involved to become part of the NS-21 mission● How Blue Origin tries to craft camaraderie and diversity● The days leading to the flight of New Shepard● Why Blue Origin was strict on bringing items aboard New Shepard● Weight, propulsion, gravity, and safety● The overview effect and how the NS-21 mission impacted Victor's life● The descent of New Shepard Our Favorite Quotes: ● “I thought it would be like going really high up on a plane, but no, this was materially different. The Earth was below you, and there was a thin layer of atmosphere that you could see; there's a yellow sun on a black background. It told you you're in space. And floating.” - Victor Vescovo● “We all find our own path; I eventually found my way to space, though it took longer than expected. You just have to hold on to those dreams and, hopefully, someday circumstances will provide the opportunity.” - Victor Vescovo Related Content: ● Kathy Sullivan Explores… Mountain Climbing, Deep Ocean Diving & The Purpose of Life with Victor Vescovo Connect with Victor Vescovo: ● Caladan Oceanic● Caladan Oceanic on YouTube● Caladan Oceanic on Instagram● Caladan Oceanic on Facebook● Victor Vescovo on LinkedIn● Victor Vescovo on Twitter Spaceship Not Required I'm Kathy Sullivan, the only person to have walked in space and gone to the deepest point in the ocean. I'm an explorer, and that doesn't always have to involve going to some remote or exotic place. It simply requires a commitment to put curiosity into action. In this podcast, you can explore, reflecting on lessons learned from life so far and from my brilliant and ever-inquisitive guests. We explore together in this very moment from right where you are--spaceship not required. Welcome to Kathy Sullivan Explores. Visit my website at kathysullivanexplores.com to sign up for seven astronaut tips to improving your life on earth and be the first to discover future episodes and learn about more exciting adventures ahead! Don't forget to leave a rating and review wherever you get your podcasts! Spotify I Stitcher I Apple Podcasts I iHeart Radio I TuneIn I Google I Amazon Music.
What if you got the chance to dive to the bottom of the ocean? Would you go? And what would you find there? That's today's big question and my returning guest, one of my all-time favorites, is Dr. Dawn Wright, better known the world over as Deep Sea Dawn. Dawn recently became the 27th person ever in history and the first Black person ever to dive into the Challenger Deep, the deepest part of Earth's ocean.Dawn is an elected member of both the National Academy of Sciences and the National Academy of Engineering and the Chief Scientist at Esri, where she works with other scientists to map the ocean floor in 3D. As our oceans heat up and rise, as we try to reduce overfishing, and as our governments and companies race to mine minerals for our all-electric future, there has never been a more monumental and historic, and vitally important project than trying to understand our oceans.A lot has happened, since Dawn and I last spoke. It shouldn't be surprising then, that this conversation not only talked about the wonder of the deep seas and the Earth's crust but also went to some wonderful and unexpectedly emotional places. I'm so thankful to have shared another conversation with Deep Sea Dawn.-----------Have feedback or questions? Tweet us, or send a message to questions@importantnotimportant.comNew here? Get started with our fan favorite episodes at importantnotimportant.com/podcast.-----------INI Book Club:Surrender by BonoFind all of our guest recommendations at the INI Book Club: https://bookshop.org/lists/important-not-important-book-clubLinks:5 Ways Scientists, NGOs, and Governments Can Support Indigenous-led Conservation The “story maps” that Esri made for Victor Vescovo and Caladan Oceanic after Kathy Sullivan's dive to Challenger The “story map” of Dawn's dive The MPA Guide – great resource for all things designating and managing Marine Protected Areas Dawn's mom's story Follow Deep Sea Dawn on Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedInFollow us:Subscribe to our newsletter at
Guest VICTOR VESCOVO sits down with host Jeremy Lock to "Catch Up." Since his September 2022 episode, "THE EXPLORER," Victor has made a tough decision with his submersible, discovered a WWII ship, and been in to space. Victor also reveals a new passion & investment which will have far reaching impacts on Earth and Humanity.
Victor's bio sounds like a fabrication: he has summitted the seven tallest mountains on earth, and he built his own submersible to dive solo to the bottom of all five oceans. Oh, and he has traveled to space. We talk about why James Cameron has a beef with him, how bumping into the Titanic got him dragged into federal court, and what we possibly need with a genetically reincarnated wooly mammoth that talks like Ray Romano.
Dr. Alan Jamieson is a Scottish marine biologist, engineer, author, and explorer known for studying life in the furthest depths of the oceans. Through the extensive use of landers—a combination of ship-mounted echo sounders and unmanned camera systems—Alan's research focuses on discovering new species, establishing the true depth ranges of marine animals, and highlighting anthropogenic impacts at full ocean depths. He was the Chief Scientist at Victor Vescovo's Five Deeps Expedition, a project aimed at mapping and exploring the deepest points of the world's five oceans. Today, Alan serves as CEO of Armatus Oceanic, an organization he co-founded in 2019 for R&D in marine tech, expeditions, and science dissemination. Through Armatus, Alan co-hosts the Deep-Sea Podcast with Dr. Thomas Linley. In addition to his work as CEO at Armatus, Alan currently serves as a professor at the University of Australia and is the Founding Director of the Deep-Sea Research Centre. Alan joins me today to discuss how serendipity shaped his life's path toward marine biology and ocean exploration. He explains how he pioneered the design and construction of deep-sea robots and shares his discoveries along the way. He highlights the difference between adventurism, exploration, and science. He also discusses why society needs to democratize access to scientific experience and underscores what it will take to create a meaningful relationship between the general public and the deep sea. “Everything in the deep sea—and most of the planet is deep sea—is driven by what's happening on the surface: photosynthesis, warming, CO2 absorption. Everything has control on what happens below it.” - Alan Jamieson This week on Kathy Sullivan Explores: The young Alan Jamieson: his interests and life as a student What made him study industrial design at university and how it continues to serve him in his career as a marine biologist Alan's work experience after college and his journey to becoming a mechanical technician for the Oceanlab at the University of Aberdeen Working on his thesis, Autonomous lander technology for biological research at mid-water, abyssal, and hadal depths What encouraged Alan to go deep into marine science and what persuaded him to pursue a Ph.D. in Zoology The hadal zone, where it is, and how deep its depths are Why it's essential to understand and study the hadal zone How the ocean's trenches are formed The psychological problem of getting people engaged with the deep-sea How culture and metaphors perpetuate biases about deep-sea exploration Alan's role in Victor Vescovo's Five Deeps Expedition Seeing anthropogenic litter at the bottom of the ocean The strangest and most amazing things Alan has seen in the deepest depths of the ocean The difference between adventurism, exploration, and science Why experiencing the deep sea in person matters Science tourism and the value of democratizing science exploration Our Favorite Quotes: “You say you love the top 50 meters of the ocean because that's where you scuba dive and fish, but think the deep sea is none of your concern. It actually should be—most of your planet is deep sea.” - Alan Jamieson “If society's going to develop a relationship with the deep sea on an almost unimaginable scale, it shouldn't be an elitist endeavor where you can only experience it as a scientist.” - Alan Jamieson Related Content: Mountain Climbing, Deep Ocean Diving & The Purpose of Life with Victor Vescovo The Ocean's Deep Regions with Tim MacDonald Connect with Alan Jamieson: Armatus Oceanic Book: The Hadal Zone: Life in the Deepest Oceans The Deep-Sea Podcast Armatus Oceanic on LinkedIn The Deep-Sea Podcast on Twitter Alan Jamieson on Twitter Email: alan.j.jamieson@uwa.edu.au Spaceship Not Required I'm Kathy Sullivan, the only person to have walked in space and gone to the deepest point in the ocean. I'm an explorer, and that doesn't always have to involve going to some remote or exotic place. It simply requires a commitment to put curiosity into action. In this podcast, you can explore, reflecting on lessons learned from life so far and from my brilliant and ever-inquisitive guests. We explore together in this very moment from right where you are--spaceship not required. Welcome to Kathy Sullivan Explores. Visit my website at kathysullivanexplores.com to sign up for seven astronaut tips to improving your life on earth and be the first to discover future episodes and learn about more exciting adventures ahead! Don't forget to leave a rating and review wherever you get your podcasts! Spotify I Stitcher I Apple Podcasts I iHeart Radio I TuneIn I Google I Amazon Music.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this week's episode, Cecile and Charlotte share news of some major sales in the yachting world – from the iconic 92m Tatoosh, to explorer Victor Vescovo's 68m Pressure Drop and the accompanying submersible Limiting Factor. They also discuss the UK's recently scrapped 250m flagship yacht under new prime minister Rishi Sunak, and a growing trend for boats with radically different layouts. In the headlines there's a new partnership between Perini Navi and Malcolm McKeon Yacht Design, starting with a 56m ketch; a first look at Permare's 35.54m Neva; and details of Giorgio Cassetta's new 35m for Ocean Alexander, a vessel designed to be as reliable as it is stylish. The data story, meanwhile, focuses on this year's new explorer yachts - including which nations are buying them – while shining a spotlight on a few of the most remarkable ones to check out. Links: https://www.boatinternational.com/yacht-market-intelligence/brokerage-sales-news/92m-nobiskrug-motor-yacht-tatoosh-sold https://www.boatinternational.com/yachts/news/british-flagship-vessel-commissioned https://www.boatinternational.com/yachts/news/tisg-perini-navi-malcolm-mckeon https://www.boatinternational.com/yachts/news/first-look-amer-neva-motor-yacht https://www.boatinternational.com/yachts/news/ocean-alexander-reveals-puro-series https://www.boatinternational.com/yachts/news/victor-vescovo-dssv-pressure-drop-sold https://www.boatinternational.com/yachts/the-superyacht-directory/u-81-14527 https://www.boatinternational.com/yachts/editorial-features/nebula-superyacht-support-vessel-pictures https://www.boatinternational.com/yachts/news/bering-b145-yacht-heeus https://www.boatinternational.com/yachts/editorial-features/benetti-byond-hybrid-yacht-goga https://www.boatinternational.com/yachts/news/43m-acala-yacht-cantiere-delle-marche https://www.boatinternational.com/yachts/news/cdm-darwin-106-uptight-delivered https://www.boatinternational.com/yachts/news/holterman-x-105-xtreme-yachts-lady-fleur https://www.boatinternational.com/yachts/news/avontuur-lynx-yacht https://www.boatinternational.com/yachts/news/waikiki-explora-90-debuts-at-rio-boat-show BOAT Pro: https://www.boatinternational.com/boat-pro Subscribe: https://www.boatinternational.com/subscriptions Contact us: podcast@boatinternationalmedia.com
In this week's episode of BOAT Briefing, the team discusses the most exciting boats at America's most important superyacht show, including Sanlorenzo's hydrojet-powered SP110 and Heesen's sinuous 50m Project Aura. We preview the upcoming Explorer Yacht Summit in Monaco, including headline speaker and marine adventurer Victor Vescovo, while news covers a brand new 50m Tankoa and a devastating fire in Australia. Our dive into the data looks at the numbers behind the major yacht shows at Cannes, Monaco and Fort Lauderdale, highlighting differences between the kinds of boats we find at each event. Links: 11 new yachts to see at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show 2022: https://www.boatinternational.com/yachts/news/new-yachts-fort-lauderdale-international-boat-show-2022 Explorer Yachts Summit: https://www.boatinternational.com/luxury-yacht-events/explorer-yachts-summit 25m Sunseeker 82 goes up in flames in Australia: https://www.boatinternational.com/yachts/news/sunseeker-yacht-fire-hamilton-island Tankoa launches fifth 50m S501 model: https://www.boatinternational.com/yachts/news/tankoa-yacht-hull-s501 44m concept EXO 144 unveiled by LP Design UK: https://www.boatinternational.com/yachts/news/lp-design-uk-concept-yacht-exo144 Subscribe: https://www.boatinternational.com/subscriptions BOAT Pro: https://www.boatinternational.com/boat-pro Contact us: podcast@boatinternationalmedia.com
THE ONLY HUMAN EVER to Climb Mt. Everest, Dive to the Deepest parts of the Ocean & Travel to Space, CDR. VICTOR VESCOVO, USN, RET. sits down with host Jeremy Lock to discuss Loving Dogs, The Five Deeps Oceans Adventure, Climbing Mt. Everest, Failure Is a Good Thing, Space Exploration, and Pushing Beyond The Human Condition in "THE EXPLORER"Last Letters Website
Today, we're hearing from an explorer's explorer, Victor Vescovo. His Five Deeps Expedition made him the first person to reach the deepest point of the Atlantic, Southern Ocean, and set a depth record in the Mariana Trench at 35,853 ft. He was the first person to reach the Mollow Deep in the Arctic Ocean, and thus has been to the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd deepest points in the ocean.Victor Vescovo Interview from 4/23/22Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and Nate — for free! Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers.Find episode transcripts here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-explorers-club-an-interview-with-victor-vescovo
On this episode of The Adrenaline Zone, hosts James “Sandy” Winnefeld and Sandra Magnus are joined by Victor Vescovo, Undersea Explorer, Investor, and Former Naval Officer. Victor has tackled risk in just about every form, putting his life on the line in the military, and risking huge financial losses as a private equity investor. His latest endeavor, and the one he's most excited about, is his journey to the bottom of the ocean. Time after time, Victor has traveled miles down into the ocean, with just a titanium shell and glass between him and pitch-black ocean depths. Every square inch of water presses against his vessel with thousands of pounds of force, and light is incapable of reaching thousands of meters down below the surface. Taking on such a hostile environment requires careful planning, and with proper safety procedures in place and a well-engineered submersible, the risk of something going wrong is well mitigated. With good preparation, diving to the bottom of the ocean can be less dangerous than mountain climbing, another passion of Victor's. Sometimes extreme environments pose more mental risk than physical danger. Victor Vescovo Victor Vescovo - LinkedIn Victor Vescovo - Twitter Caladan Oceanic Sandra Magnus Sandra Magnus - Twitter If you enjoyed this episode of The Adrenaline Zone, hit the subscribe button so you never miss another thrilling conversation, and be sure to leave a review to help get the word out to fellow adrenaline junkies.
This week we catch up with adventurer and superyacht owner Victor Vescovo, who has dived deeper than any other human being. We also discuss the boats that rang in New Year's Eve in St Barths, why watching Below Deck saved Christmas, and the final, and quite incredible, number of brokerage transactions recorded in 2021. In this week's news, meanwhile, we cover The Italian Sea Group's acquisition of Perini Navi and a novel new fully-electric catamaran concept from Rossinavi. In the data story this week, we look at the crew required to staff the growing numbers of superyachts hitting the water. Superyachts in St Barths: https://www.boatinternational.com/yachts/news/yachts-in-st-barths-new-years-eve Victor Vescovo: https://www.boatinternational.com/luxury-yacht-life/owners-experiences/yacht-owner-victor-vescovo BOAT buys IBI: https://www.boatinternational.com/yachts/news/boat-international-boating-communications The Italian Sea Group awarded Perini Navi: https://www.boatinternational.com/business/news/italian-sea-group-offers-for-perini-navi Owners of Utopia IV speak after collision: https://www.boatinternational.com/yachts/news/rossinavi-superyacht-collision-utopia-iv-bahamas Heesen launches 50m Aura: https://www.boatinternational.com/yachts/news/project-aura-revealed-by-heesen Rossinavi Sea Cat 40: https://www.boatinternational.com/yachts/news/rossinavi-reveals-fully-electric BOAT Pro: https://www.boatinternational.com/boat-pro Subscribe: https://www.boatinternational.com/subscriptions Contact us: podcast@boatinternationalmedia.com
Mariana Trench is the deepest and one of the most unexplored places on Earth. The water pressure here is so immense it can instantly crush almost any living organism. Only the brave few managed to go all the way down. How did they do it, and what did they find at the bottom? In this episode of HOW IT WAS, we will tell you about the Challenger Deep discovery, which is the world's deepest known point, at the southern end of the Mariana Trench. You will learn about the first manned descent to the Challenger Deep by Jacques Piccard and Don Walsh and about journeys to the bottom by James Cameron and Victor Vescovo. You'll also find out how deep-sea microorganisms and fish adapted to high pressure; and why Mariana Trench was proposed as a site for nuclear waste disposal
Mariana Trench is the deepest and one of the most unexplored places on Earth. The water pressure here is so immense it can instantly crush almost any living organism. Only the brave few managed to go all the way down. How did they do it, and what did they find at the bottom? In this episode of HOW IT WAS, we will tell you about the Challenger Deep discovery, which is the world's deepest known point, at the southern end of the Mariana Trench. You will learn about the first manned descent to the Challenger Deep by Jacques Piccard and Don Walsh and about journeys to the bottom by James Cameron and Victor Vescovo. You'll also find out how deep-sea microorganisms and fish adapted to high pressure; and why Mariana Trench was proposed as a site for nuclear waste disposal Listen in Ukrainian: https://anchor.fm/waspodcastukr Listen in Russian: https://anchor.fm/waspodcastrus Watch on youtube: https://linktr.ee/WASMedia
Victor Vescovo is the founder of Caladan Oceanic, a company on a mission to advance undersea technology and support scientific expeditions that unveil the mysteries of the oceans, which cover more than 70% of the Earth. Our conversation explores his more than 20 years of service as an Intelligence Officer in the US Navy, his business experience transforming companies with his firm Insight Equity, and his record-breaking expeditions as an exceptional explorer. He understands that fear is a mind-killer and uses it as a source of energy to learn from and overcome obstacles to ultimately become the first human in history to climb all seven of the world's continents highest summits, ski over 100 kilometers to both the North and South Poles, and more recently descend to the deepest points of all the Earth's oceans. Victor leverages his powerful sense of curiosity that was shaped in his youth, his unworldly skillset of persistence molded by years of success in the military, business, and dangerous expeditions, and his relentless drive to surpass human boundaries to ultimately leave a positive impact on humanity.
$21,420 for a 37 year old digital Seiko watch sold at Sotherby's. This is why I love watches, it's the memories and experiences that they share with us that creates its real value. Seiko watches on Amazon U.S. https://amzn.to/3eRjJ20 Nicknamed the “Most Vertical Watch”, it was worn by American Astronaut Kathy Sullivan on two NASA space flights, the first in 1984 when she became the first American woman to conduct a space walk. Also on a second NASA space flight in 1990. 36 years later Sullivan wore the same watch in 2020 when she made history again by descending 7 miles below the surface of the sea with Victor Vescovo aboard his titanium submarine to the deepest part of the Earth's oceans where the former astronaut would become known as the world's most ‘Vertical Woman'. Thanks for listening Catch you on the next episode of Cool Watch Reviews Michael
Victor Vescovo joins me today to discuss his experience as the head of a marine research organization, some of his most memorable dives, and the technical aspects of deep-sea exploration. He shares where he gets his passion for marine research and why mou
Victor Vescovo is the Founder, Chief Executive, and Chief Submersible Pilot at Caladan Oceanic, a private marine research organization. Caladan Oceanic aims to explore the deepest parts of the oceans with the latest technology, and letting the world see just what is at the bottom of our oceans. He is also a Managing Partner and Co-Founder of Insight Equity, a private equity firm that makes control investments aimed at strategically viable, middle-market companies. Before dedicating his life and resources to marine research and exploration, Victor served more than 20 years in the US Navy as an Intelligence Officer and Intelligence Instructor. Victor joins me today to discuss his experience as the head of a marine research organization, some of his most memorable dives, and the technical aspects of deep-sea exploration. He shares where he gets his passion for marine research and why mountain climbing has a more spiritual feel than diving in a submarine. He explains the effects of plastic waste on bodies of water, the deepest they've found plastic and garbage, and our responsibilities as stewards of this planet. He also describes some of his most exciting finds and shares what he thinks is the purpose of life and why he's no longer interested in the monetary aspect of his research. “For heaven's sake, experience your world. You're not going to be here for long.” - Victor Vescovo This week on Kathy Sullivan Explores: What it was like exploring the Mariana Trench What drives Victor's passion for exploration Victor's business side and his interests in finances and the economy The similarities and differences between mountain climbing and ocean exploration Why it's more challenging to explore the ocean than it is to climb a mountain The amount of pressure a submersible is experiencing when deep diving Why a spherical shape is the best for submersibles How Victor assembled his team of researchers for the Hadal expedition The struggles of having a professional film crew with their expeditions What it means to focus on the problem instead of the people when something goes wrong The importance of making a decision, even if it turns out to be the wrong decision Victor's thoughts on castigating and praising team members in public What it's like to explore the deepest and darkest parts of the ocean Why the Titanic dive was one of Victor's most dangerous dives How deep can plastic waste go into the sea The trenches with the most contaminations in the world The trash Victor and his team found in the deepest ocean trenches Some of the most interesting structures and animals Victor has seen in his dives Why bureaucracies can hinder dives and other explorations Giving back as a researcher and philanthropist What Victor believes is the purpose of life Why Victor thinks people should be more self-sufficient Connect with Victor Vescovo: Caladan Oceanic Caladan Oceanic on Instagram Caladan Oceanic on Facebook Caladan Oceanic on Twitter Caladan Oceanic on YouTube Victor Vescovo on LinkedIn Spaceship Not Required I'm Kathy Sullivan, the only person to have walked in space and gone to the deepest point in the ocean. I'm an explorer, and that doesn't always have to involve going to some remote or exotic place. It simply requires a commitment to put curiosity into action. In this podcast, you can explore, reflecting on lessons learned from life so far and from my brilliant and ever-inquisitive guests. We explore together in this very moment from right where you are--spaceship not required. Welcome to Kathy Sullivan Explores. Visit my website atkathysullivanexplores.com to sign up for seven astronaut tips to improving your life on earth and be the first to discover future episodes and learn about more exciting adventures ahead! Don't forget to leave a rating and review wherever you get your podcasts! Spotify IStitcher IApple Podcasts I iHeart Radio ITuneIn IGoogle IAmazon Music. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Last month, New Zealander Rob McCallum became the deepest diving Kiwi ever after achieving a preliminary depth of 10,925 metres (35,843 ft) at the bottom of the Challenger Deep in the Mariana Trump southwest of Guam. To put that distance into perspective, McCallum and his Australian dive partner spared a thought for Sir Ed Hillary when they descended through 8,850 metres [29,035 feet, the equivalent of Everest] and still had another couple of kilometres to go. He's in the Musical Chair.
Last month, New Zealander Rob McCallum became the deepest diving Kiwi ever after achieving a preliminary depth of 10,925 metres (35,843 ft) at the bottom of the Challenger Deep in the Mariana Trump southwest of Guam. To put that distance into perspective, McCallum and his Australian dive partner spared a thought for Sir Ed Hillary when they descended through 8,850 metres [29,035 feet, the equivalent of Everest] and still had another couple of kilometres to go. He's in the Musical Chair.
The discipline he learned as a pilot led adventurer, explorer, investor, and retired military intelligence officer Victor Vescovo to conquer both poles plus the top and bottom of the world.
Life's Tough Media is pleased to announce the latest episode of our “Life's Tough: Explorers are TOUGHER!” podcast series. Hosted by Richard Wiese—explorer extraordinaire and President of The Explorers Club—this episode features Victor Vescovo, an American private equity investor, retired naval officer, avid adventurer, and renowned undersea explorer. Vescovo's storied career as an adventurer began when he was 23 years old and traveling solo to Nairobi to begin a safari in the Serengeti. He couldn't help but stare at Mount Kilimanjaro in the distance, breaking through the clouds. Vescovo's guide saw him staring at this majestic peak and remarked: “You know you can climb that, right?” Since then, Vescovo's life has been a series of one extraordinary adventure after another. Eventually, Vescovo went on to climb Mount Kilimanjaro, as well as other iconic mountains. In 2017, he became the 12th American to complete the “Explorer's Grand Slam”—a challenge that consists of climbing the highest summit on each of the seven continents (the “Seven Summits”) and skiing at least 100 kilometers to the North and South Poles. Vescovo's pursuit of the “Seven Summits,” was not always smooth. The first time he attempted to climb Aconcagua, a mountain in Argentina that features the highest summit in the Western Hemisphere, he nearly lost his life. According to an account of the incident in a Dallas publication, D Magazine, published last year: “He (Vescovo) stepped on a boulder and it gave, sending him cartwheeling backward. Rocks hit his face, chipping his teeth. A 70-pounder struck his spine. He blacked out. When he came to a few seconds later, he couldn't speak. But he could understand what his climbing team was discussing: the possibility of leaving him and returning the next day with help, and whether the incoming cold would kill him. The three didn't think they had the strength to carry him back to camp.” As it turned out, a group of French climbers nearby came over and carried Vescovo to an emergency shelter. He spent a recovery period in Mendoza, Argentina, until he was able to travel back to the U.S. He returned to Aconcagua a few years later and made a successful ascent of the mountain. Deep dives Two years after wrapping up the “Slam,” Vescovo, at age 53, became the first person to have reached the deepest points in all five of the world's major oceans, when he took his submersible, called “Limiting Factor,” down 18,212 feet to the bottom of Molloy Deep in the Arctic Ocean on Aug. 24, 2019. Vescovo began the “Five Deeps Expedition” on Dec. 19, 2018, by visiting the Puerto Rico Trench in the Atlantic Ocean at a depth of 27,480 feet. After that, the intrepid adventurer went to the South Sandwich Trench (24,390 feet) in the Antarctic Ocean on Feb. 3, 2019; the Java Trench (23,596 feet) in the Indian Ocean on April 5, 2019; the Challenger Deep in the Mariana Trench (35,843 feet)—the deepest known place in the oceans, about 7 miles down—in the Pacific Ocean on April 28, 2019; and then his final destination in the Arctic. In September 2014, four years before Vescovo began the “Five Deeps Expedition,” he emailed the president of Triton Submarines in his quest to build a submersible that could explore the deepest parts of the oceans. Triton's president had already harbored an interest in developing such a vessel and Vescovo assured him that he had the resources to invest in the project. The two met in 2015, and eventually Triton came up with a plan for building a unique submersible, one that could withstand up to 16,000 pounds of air pressure per square inch. The standard pressure at sea level is 14.7 psi. The white titanium sphere, which Vescovo named for a spaceship in a sci-fi book series, was designed for repeated trips to the greatest ocean depths (a first). It has two seats, one for a pilot, one for a scientist, and a viewport by each seat. Vescovo, however, completed his five deep dives as the lone occupant aboard “Limiting Factor.” Vescovo is a managing partner and co-founder of Insight Equity, a private equity firm based in Texas. Earlier, he worked at Bain and Company, in merger integration, and at Lehman Brothers in mergers and acquisitions. He served for 20 years in the U.S. Navy Reserve as an intelligence offer, retiring in 2013 as a commander. The Dallas native has an MBA from Harvard Business School. His degree had a concentration in finance and operations, and he graduated as a Baker Scholar (in top 5 percent of class). He also earned a master's from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, where he studied defense analysis with an operations research focus. And, he received an undergraduate degree from Stanford University, majoring in economics and political science. Join Richard and Victor for a fascinating conversation on Victor's celebrated adventures and what motivates this ultimate explorer.
This is part 2 of a discussion between our former CEO Steve Hall and oceanographer Don Walsh. Don back at University, sponsored by US Navy 02:24Back in regular US Navy service 08:20On secondment to State Department, UN law of the Sea 18:50Hanging out with Arthur C Clarke in Sri Lanka 23:15Antarctic work 25:35Leaving the navy, policy work in Washington 28:50Academia then starting a business in the old Soviet Union 41:45Russian partners try to build a brothel alongside the dive shop business! 55:00Expedition cruise ships 57:04Working with James Cameron and Victor Vescovo 01:04:41Don Walsh award, SUT/MTS links 01:15:10This episode is broadcast in association with the Marine Technology Society (MTS). mtsociety.orgFind out more about SUT at www.sut.org, contact us via info@sut.orgFor more information on how to sponsor an upcoming podcast episode contact info@sut.org Thanks to Emily Boddy for podcast artwork and composing and performing the theme music. Support the show (https://www.justgiving.com/soc-underwatertech)Support the show (https://www.justgiving.com/soc-underwatertech)
As a child Kathy Sullivan always dreamed of adventure, little did she know she would grow up to make history both in the depths of the ocean and in space. Kathy was one of Nasa's class of 1978, the first recruitment drive that brought women into its astronaut ranks. In 1984 she became the first US woman to complete a spacewalk and went on to take part in two more missions, including the 1990 launch of the Hubble Space Telescope. After leaving Nasa in 1993, she went on to serve as chief scientist at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and later as its administrator. Last year - working with US adventurer Victor Vescovo - she made history once again, this time becoming the first woman to reach the lowest known point in the ocean. Presenter: Emily Webb Producer: Thomas Harding Assinder Picture: Kathy Sullivan's spacewalk Credit: NASA
Victor Vescovo is deeper than most adventurers.
Victor Vescovo is deeper than most adventurers.
Today's GuestWe're extremely excited to welcome Victor Vescovo to the podcast today.Victor is an American private equity investor, co-founder of Insight Equity, retired naval officer, and undersea explorer, being the first person to reach the deepest points of four of the Earth's five oceans during the Five Deeps Expedition of 2018-2019.In 2017, Vescovo became the 12th American to complete the “Explorers Grand Slam” which requires climbing the highest peak on all seven of the world's continents, including Mt. Everest.For more than 20 years, Vescovo served as an office in the U.S. Navy Reserve, retiring in 2014. He served at various times on extended active duty, including Pearl Harbor where he was posted after the 9/11 attacks as a counter-terrorism specialist. In the Private Equity world, he is cofounder and Managing Partner of Private Equity firm Insight Equity, an industrial buyout firm with over $1B AUM, where he focuses on growing and enhancing aerospace and defence firms.What's in this episode?In today's episode Victor chats with Alex about his experiences in mountaineering and undersea exploration and draws on the strong parallels between working in Private Equity and doing expeditions and military operations. What you'll learn Why risk mitigation plays a vital role in both expeditions and Private Equity InvestingWhy hesitating on decision making can kill your businessWhat Victor has drawn from his military background to influence his Private Equity firm todayThe most painful decision Victor has ever had to makeWhat drove Victor to set up his current PE Firm, Insight EquityHow 9/11 changed his lifeWhat makes some a great leader and top performerBreakdown4:40 - Why do some people take on more risk than others, in expeditions and in business?8:45 - The biggest mistakes Victor sees people making in PE10:16 - How Victor's military background influences his decision making today13:00 - Why Victor set up his PE Firm, Insight Equity16:04 - Victor describes what was working in the military was like17:30 - How to make partner in your firm19:57 - Victor's interpretation of what makes a great leader22:34 - The makeup of a top performer25:10 - Victor's likes and dislikes in the Private Equity Industry33:40 - what advice would you give to your 20 year old selfResourceshttps://www.linkedin.com/in/victor-vescovo-4a130775/https://fivedeeps.com/https://www.ted.com/speakers/victor_vescovohttps://www.insightequity.com/Thank you for tuning in!To get the newest Private Equity episodes, you can subscribe on iTunes or Spotify here.Lastly, if you have any feedback on the podcast or want to reach out to Alex with any questions, send an email to alex.rawlings@raw-selection.com
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In 2019 Victor Vescovo became the first person to dive in a submersible to the deepest points in all five of the world's oceans. In 2017 he became the 12th person to complete the Explorer's Grand Slam, climbing the highest peak on all seven continents and skiing to the North and South Poles. He is the managing partner of a private equity firm called Insight Equity and holds degrees from Stanford, MIT, and Harvard Business School. Some interesting insights from this episode: Doing well in school wasn't about some unfettered ambition but rather, a desire to explore and just be good at something. It's nice to have a plan but plans don't always work out so it's important to give yourself options. When you're young, you should build a really good skill set and from there opportunities will surface. “We should try to live as maximally as we can and make precious use of this time that we're given because it goes quickly.” He never set out to climb all 7 peaks as a goal but rather “just fell into it” by wanting to do things that were interesting. “I don't think we're put on this Earth just to be comfortable. I believe there has to be an element of challenge and suffering to have a complete life.” “Humans have this ability to draw this incredible strength to overcome our bodies and our minds to do extraordinary things.” “You can't let fear control you because fear can lead to panic and panic can lead to disaster.” “Excellence is never stopping to continuing to improve.”
While 12 people have walked on the moon only three have ever been to the bottom of the ocean. That’s the scale of the life-changing challenge that undersea explorer Victor Vescovo had taken on: Successfully diving the five deeps of the world. After the private equity investor and retired naval officer decided to fund this ground breaking project all by himself, Victor and his team had to overcome many technical challenges by trying to achieve something that has never been done before. The result was a brand new form of submarine that can go to the greatest depths and come back in one piece and do it all over again. On this episode Victor talks about the challenges that led up to his mission and the findings after being down deep like new species that has never been discovered before and new accurate maps of the ocean floors. Here you can find out more about Victors endeavours: https://www.australiangeographic.com.au/australian-geographic-adventure/adventure/2019/09/deeper-than-mt-everest-is-high-diving-the-mariana-trench/ This Episode of Talking Australia is hosted by Chrissie Goldrick (Editor-in-chief at Australian Geographic) and produced by Ben Kanthak (www.beachshackpodcasts.com). You can also follow us on Instagram @australiangeographic
Victor Vescovo and John Ramsay are key members of the team behind the Five Deeps expedition, which took a one-person submarine to all of the deepest points in the world's five oceans. Victor, a multimillionaire, funded and piloted the submarine. John designed it. They spoke to Outlook's Jo Fidgen. Picture: Victor's submarine Credit: Triton Submarines
While 12 people have walked on the moon only three have ever been to the bottom of the ocean. That's the scale of the life-changing challenge that undersea explorer Victor Vescovo had taken on: Successfully diving the five deeps of the world. After the private equity investor and retired naval officer decided to fund this ground breaking project all by himself, Victor and his team had to overcome many technical challenges by trying to achieve something that has never been done before. The result was a brand new form of submarine that can go to the greatest depths and come back in one piece and do it all over again. On this episode Victor talks about the challenges that led up to his mission and the findings after being down deep like new species that has never been discovered before and new accurate maps of the ocean floors. Here you can find out more about Victors endeavours: https://www.australiangeographic.com.au/australian-geographic-adventure/adventure/2019/09/deeper-than-mt-everest-is-high-diving-the-mariana-trench/ This Episode of Talking Australia is hosted by Chrissie Goldrick (Editor-in-chief at Australian Geographic) and produced by Ben Kanthak (www.beachshackpodcasts.com). You can also follow us on Instagram @australiangeographic See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Good morning, RVA! It’s 58 °F, and yesterday’s beautiful weather continues today. Expect highs in the mid 80s and lots of sunshine. Looking at the extended forecast, we might have a pretty nice week ahead of us.Water coolerAs of this morning, the Virginia Department of Health reports 1,284 new positive cases of the coronavirus in the Commonwealthand 12 new deaths as a result of the virus. VDH reports 126 new cases in and around Richmond (Chesterfield: 34, Henrico: 63, and Richmond: 29). Since this pandemic began, 197 people have died in the Richmond region.More than a week after they began, protests for police and social justice reform continue throughout the region. Saturday night, protestors pulled down the Williams Wickham Statue in Monroe Park. Wickham served in the Confederate Army, and I’m sure there are at least a few things named after him scattered throughout the City that might could use some renaming. Speaking of, folks—including the Jefferson Davis Neighborhood Civic Association—have asked 8th District Councilmember Reva Trammell to submit the ordinance required to rename the City’s portion of Jefferson Davis Highway. No word on the Councilmember’s response. On Sunday, Henrico Supervisor Tyrone Nelson posted a few pics from a huge protest in the Countyand promises to go into detail about potential policy changes today. Also in Henrico, a Hanover County man, using his vehicle as a weapon, drove his truck into a group of people protesting. He got arrested and charged with assault and battery. The man he hit with his car is OK, but his cargo bike was damaged. Justin Mattingly and Sean Gorman at the Richmond Times-Dispatch have details and photographs from the “Mindfulness March for Kids”which took place in the City’s East End also on Sunday. With multiple thousand-person marches happening across the region on multiple days, I’d say folks' energy is still high and the desire for meaningful change pretty intense.The Mayor and Chief of Police should take note of that previous paragraph when reading through this piece in the Virginia Mercury by Ned Oliver. Oliver tried, and mostly failed, to get some more details on what will happen to the police officers who gassed peaceful protestors at the Robert E. Lee monument last weekend. RPD was unwilling to provide the following information: Who ordered the gassing and why, what policies govern the department’s use of chemical irritants, how many officers have been disciplined in connection with the incident, what disciplinary action was taken against them, what was the finding that resulted in that action, and whether any disciplinary actions have been taken following other incidents. First, we should just take away all of RPD’s chemical irritants, then they wouldn’t have to go through all of the work of providing the policies governing their use. Second, the vibe of the RPD spokesperson is not great. This isn’t a sentence I want to read this week: “I don’t think the chief plans to revisit this anytime soon…He has apologized repeatedly.” Part of an apology involves a commitment to right the wrong that necessitated the apology in the first place. The Chief should be “revisiting” this continually and using last weekend and the ongoing protests as a lens to reevaluate his entire department. We’re a week out from the RPD’s decision to gas peaceful protestors and escalate the situation unnecessarily. What’s changed since then?The Cheats Movement has some really excellent photos from the last week or so by Lydia Armstrong. One thing I want to point out: Notice how her photos of the monuments resist centering the statuary. So much of the video and photography I see of of the newly added context to these monuments still focuses on the bronze statues of racist men and their horses.City Council will hold their regularly scheduled meeting today, at 6:00 PM. You can find the agenda here (PDF) and, if you’re interested, tune in to the audio here. The citizen comment period has five out of eight folks signed up to speak about the “resolution regarding monument removal.” That resolution is not yet on the agenda, so the unrelated citizen’s comment period is the only opportunity for folks to publicly get in front of Council and speak about taking down (or, I suppose, leaving up) Confederate monuments. I’m not going to make any assumptions about which side of the issue these folks are on based on their names, but, I will guess that you can expect more folks speaking out—one either side—as we get closer to Council actually voting to get rid of our monuments to White supremacy. RES. 2020-R034, which would have surplussed a bunch of Downtown properties, making them available for private redevelopment, will be amended and considered. I’m not sure how the resolution will be amended, so stay tuned. Of note at their 3:00 PM informal meeting, Council will hear a presentation on the new City website (PDF), and, big news, the URL will change from richmondgov.com to rva.gov! I am and have been irrationally annoyed that the City’s official website is a weird .com while Henrico and Chesterfield both have clean .gov domains. Also, and who knows what the reality will be once implemented, but the presentation claims that the new website will allow “individual departments to edit and manage their own web pages—without submitting a change request to DIT and involving additional parties.” Emphasis theirs! I’m hoping that the new platform will give regular folks (well, regularish) access to better and more current public information. No word on a launch date in the aforelinked PDF, you’ll have to tune in to the informal meeting, I guess!This is pretty neat, Colleen Curran at the RTD says the Virginia Museum of History & Culture will try to acquire part of the Pulse bus burned and destroyed during the first night of protests. Historians are so awesome, and I love that they’re actively trying to find the artifacts that will tell the current moment’s story many, many years from now.Check out this extremely rad map of the graves in the East End Cemetery. For the longest time East End Cemetery, a historic Black cemetery, sat with large parts unmaintained and overgrown. That’s changed over the last couple of years as the Friends of East End, in their words, have restored “Richmond’s historic East End cemetery one plot at a time.” It’s really impressive what the folks involved have done with a lot of their own hard work, a commitment to data collection, and support from some of our region’s institutions and leaders.This morning’s longreadThirty-six Thousand Feet Under the SeaThis piece from The New Yorker has nothing to do has nothing to with current events—just a rich guy trying to build a submarine to go to the deepest point in every ocean for no particular reason. Actually, I dunno, maybe this does tangentially relate to this moment in time.Past twenty-seven thousand feet, the pilot had gone beyond the theoretical limit for any kind of fish. (Their cells collapse at greater depths.) After thirty-five thousand feet, he began releasing a series of weights, to slow his descent. Nearly seven miles of water was pressing on the titanium sphere. If there were any imperfections, it could instantly implode. The submarine touched the silty bottom, and the pilot, a fifty-three-year-old Texan named Victor Vescovo, became the first living creature with blood and bones to reach the deepest point in the Tonga Trench. He was piloting the only submersible that can bring a human to that depth: his own.If you’d like your longread to show up here, go chip in a couple bucks on the ol’ Patreon.
Victor Vescovo is famous for traveling the greatest vertical distance possible without leaving earth, having summited Mount Everest and dove to the bottom of the Mariana Trench. In February, his craft, the DSSV Pressure Drop anchored in the Red Sea about 100 Kilometers North of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia to commence a series of dives in collaboration with KAUST researchers. We went aboard to hear from Victor and his team about their work and the strangest things they have seen on the ocean floor.
Dr. Glenn Singleman has achieved so many things in his life that one might ask whether his day has more than 24 hours. He is an emergency doctor, a mountaineer, a skydiver, a record-breaking high-altitude BASE jumper and wingsuit pilot, a motivational speaker, a husband, a father and submarine medical doctor who joined both world-famous director James Cameron and businessman and explorer Victor Vescovo on their journeys to the bottom of the ocean. He also goes trail running every morning, is a passionate vegan and has obtained several university degrees covering everything from medicine to film making. But it all started with Glenn overcoming his fears. And he says that everyone can do the same, treating fear as a good friend rather than letting it take over and stop us from doing things we think are otherwise impossible. Here you can find out more about Glenn: https://www.baseclimb.com This Episode of Talking Australia is hosted by Liz Ginis (Managing Editor Digital at Australian Geographic) and produced by Ben Kanthak (www.beachshackpodcasts.com). You can also follow us on Instagram @australiangeographic See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dr. Glenn Singleman has achieved so many things in his life that one might ask whether his day has more than 24 hours. He is an emergency doctor, a mountaineer, a skydiver, a record-breaking high-altitude BASE jumper and wingsuit pilot, a motivational speaker, a husband, a father and submarine medical doctor who joined both world-famous director James Cameron and businessman and explorer Victor Vescovo on their journeys to the bottom of the ocean. He also goes trail running every morning, is a passionate vegan and has obtained several university degrees covering everything from medicine to film making. But it all started with Glenn overcoming his fears. And he says that everyone can do the same, treating fear as a good friend rather than letting it take over and stop us from doing things we think are otherwise impossible. Here you can find out more about Glenn: https://www.baseclimb.com This Episode of Talking Australia is hosted by Liz Ginis (Managing Editor Digital at Australian Geographic) and produced by Ben Kanthak (www.beachshackpodcasts.com). You can also follow us on Instagram @australiangeographic See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dr. Glenn Singleman has achieved so many things in his life that one might ask whether his day has more than 24 hours. He is an emergency doctor, a mountaineer, a skydiver, a record-breaking high-altitude BASE jumper and wingsuit pilot, a motivational speaker, a husband, a father and submarine medical doctor who joined both world-famous director James Cameron and businessman and explorer Victor Vescovo on their journeys to the bottom of the ocean. He also goes trail running every morning, is a passionate vegan and has obtained several university degrees covering everything from medicine to film making. But it all started with Glenn overcoming his fears. And he says that everyone can do the same, treating fear as a good friend rather than letting it take over and stop us from doing things we think are otherwise impossible. Here you can find out more about Glenn: https://www.baseclimb.com This Episode of Talking Australia is hosted by Liz Ginis (Managing Editor Digital at Australian Geographic) and produced by Ben Kanthak (www.beachshackpodcasts.com). You can also follow us on Instagram @australiangeographic
Dr. Glenn Singleman has achieved so many things in his life that one might ask whether his day has more than 24 hours. He is an emergency doctor, a mountaineer, a skydiver, a record-breaking high-altitude BASE jumper and wingsuit pilot, a motivational speaker, a husband, a father and submarine medical doctor who joined both world-famous director James Cameron and businessman and explorer Victor Vescovo on their journeys to the bottom of the ocean. He also goes trail running every morning, is a passionate vegan and has obtained several university degrees covering everything from medicine to film making. But it all started with Glenn overcoming his fears. And he says that everyone can do the same, treating fear as a good friend rather than letting it take over and stop us from doing things we think are otherwise impossible. Here you can find out more about Glenn: https://www.baseclimb.com This Episode of Talking Australia is hosted by Liz Ginis (Managing Editor Digital at Australian Geographic) and produced by Ben Kanthak (www.beachshackpodcasts.com). You can also follow us on Instagram @australiangeographic
This week on The Enginerdy Show: Mr. Pold pits a variety of fictional characters named John against each other to find out who's best. St. Jimmy tells of the adventures of Victor Vescovo and his trips to bottom of the ocean. D'Viddy deals with kids being out of school. Consumption: Mr. Pold - The Professor and the Madman St. Jimmy - Outbreak, Flight of the Navigator, Freaks, The Restaurant at the End of the Universe, How to Get Away with Murder season 3 D'Viddy - Altered Carbon: Resleeved, The Matrix, Beastars, The Expanse season 4, Three Amigos Music Provided By: Greg Gibbs / Most Guitars Are Made of Trees Amil Byleckie / What's In the Bag Old Man? Baby Shakes / On a Friday Butano Bazaar / Borrador JG Hackett / Feel the Pain Mother of Pearl / Heaven Town Hall / The Strongest of Hands
Adventurer and retired Navy intel officer Victor Vescovo talks about his undersea missions to the bottom of the five oceans.
Vescovo grew up in Dallas, Texas, where he graduated from St. Mark's School of Texas. He earned a bachelor's degree in Economics and Political Science from Stanford University, a master's degree in Defense and Arms Control Studies (Political Science) from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and an MBA from Harvard Business School where he was a Baker scholar. In December 2018, he became the first person to reach the deepest point of the Atlantic Ocean, piloting DSV Limiting Factor, a reported US$50 million submarine system (Triton 36000/2) - including its support ship the DSSV Pressure Drop and its three ultra-deep-sea robotic landers - 8,375 m (27,477 ft) below the ocean surface to the base of the Puerto Rico Trench. On February 3, 2019, he became the first person to reach the bottom of the Southern Ocean, in the southern portion of the South Sandwich Trench. As of March 2019, he was continuing to lead the Five Deeps Expedition, whose objective is to thoroughly map and visit the bottom of all five of the world's oceans by the end of September 2019. In April 2019, Vescovo descended nearly 11 km (6.8 mi) to the deepest place in the ocean - the Challenger Deep in Pacific Ocean's Mariana Trench. On his first descent, he piloted the DSV Limiting Factor to a depth of 10,928 m (35,853 ft), a world record by 16 m (52 ft). Diving for a second time on May 1 he became the first person to dive the Challenger Deep twice, finding "at least three new species of marine animals" and "some sort of plastic waste." Among the underwater creatures Vescovo encountered was a snailfish at 26,250 feet and a spoon worm at nearly 23,000 feet, which was the deepest level that the species had ever been encountered. On 7 May 2019, Vescovo and Alan Jamieson made the first human-occupied deep submersible dive to the bottom of the Sirena Deep, about 128 miles northeast from Challenger Deep. The time spent there was 176 minutes; among the samples they retrieved was a piece of mantle rock from the western slope of the Mariana Trench. He completed the Five Deeps Expedition on 24 August 2019 when he reached 5,550 m at the bottom of the Molloy Deep in the Arctic ocean. He was the first human to reach this location. In 2019, Victor Vescovo was recognized by Guinness World Records as the person who has covered the greatest vertical distance without leaving Earth's surface. As part of achieving the Explorers Grand Slam (Last Degree), Vescovo climbed Mt. Everest (8,848 metres (29,029 ft)) on 24 May 2010, Earth's highest point. Almost nine years later he dove to the bottom of the Challenger Deep in the Mariana Trench (−10,924 metres (−35,840 ft)), Earth's lowest point, in the deep submersible Limiting Factor on 29 April 2019, for a total vertical distance of 19,772 metres (64,869 ft). Vescovo completed the Explorers Grand Slam (Last Degree) by climbing the highest peak on each of the seven continents, and skied the Last Degree of Latitude at both the North and South Poles. Uniquely, with the successful completion of his Five Deeps Expedition, Vescovo has also dived the deepest point in each of the five world's oceans. 00000113 00000112 0000472B 0000472B 00179882 00179882 0000802F 00007FD3 00011ED6 00011ED6
While 12 people have walked on the moon only three have ever been to the bottom of the ocean. That's the scale of the life-changing challenge that undersea explorer Victor Vescovo had taken on: Successfully diving the five deeps of the world. After the private equity investor and retired naval officer decided to fund this ground breaking project all by himself, Victor and his team had to overcome many technical challenges by trying to achieve something that has never been done before. The result was a brand new form of submarine that can go to the greatest depths and come back in one piece and do it all over again. On this episode Victor talks about the challenges that led up to his mission and the findings after being down deep like new species that has never been discovered before and new accurate maps of the ocean floors. Here you can find out more about Victors endeavours: https://www.australiangeographic.com.au/australian-geographic-adventure/adventure/2019/09/deeper-than-mt-everest-is-high-diving-the-mariana-trench/ This Episode of Talking Australia is hosted by Chrissie Goldrick (Editor-in-chief at Australian Geographic) and produced by Ben Kanthak (www.beachshackpodcasts.com). You can also follow us on Instagram @australiangeographic See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
While 12 people have walked on the moon only three have ever been to the bottom of the ocean. That’s the scale of the life-changing challenge that undersea explorer Victor Vescovo had taken on: Successfully diving the five deeps of the world. After the private equity investor and retired naval officer decided to fund this ground breaking project all by himself, Victor and his team had to overcome many technical challenges by trying to achieve something that has never been done before. The result was a brand new form of submarine that can go to the greatest depths and come back in one piece and do it all over again. On this episode Victor talks about the challenges that led up to his mission and the findings after being down deep like new species that has never been discovered before and new accurate maps of the ocean floors. Here you can find out more about Victors endeavours: https://www.australiangeographic.com.au/australian-geographic-adventure/adventure/2019/09/deeper-than-mt-everest-is-high-diving-the-mariana-trench/ This Episode of Talking Australia is hosted by Chrissie Goldrick (Editor-in-chief at Australian Geographic) and produced by Ben Kanthak (www.beachshackpodcasts.com). You can also follow us on Instagram @australiangeographic
Victor Vescovo might not be a name you know. But he is, without a doubt, the single most interesting man in Dallas. He even reminds me of the Dos Equis guy in person. When I started this podcast, he was one of the first people that I wanted to interview, and throughout this episode, you'll see why. When thinking about all things Dallas, sure you have Troy, Roger, Mark, and Jerry... but I have always thought to myself, Victor Vescovo's stories and experiences are some of the most interesting I've ever heard from basically anyone... not just a guy from right here in Dallas, Texas. I think you're going to enjoy this episode, and whenever we construct the Dallas version of Rushmore (maybe in the fake waterfall off of the tollroad), I hope we add Victor to that monument. After you check out this episode, I think you'll agree.
The whistleblower will testify… House Intelligence Chairman Adam Schiff said that he has reached an agreement with the Trump-Ukraine whistleblower to come before the committee and be grilled by lawmakers. Ginger Gibson, political reporter for Reuters joins us to discuss the latest controversy for the president and what to expect from this story this week. Next, having your flight delayed and canceled is a nightmare, but imagine if that nightmare happened for three days straight. American Airlines Flight 988 from Peru to Dallas, was plagued by problems leading passengers to be stranded in Peru for days. Scott McCartney, Middle Seat columnist for the WSJ, tells us how it happened and what you should do in similar circumstances. Finally, a U.S. adventurer recently became the first person to reach the world's deepest spots. Called the Five Deeps mission, Victor Vescovo, a Texas businessman, traveled solo to the deepest points of five oceans. The expedition discovered over 40 new species, corrected underwater maps and more. Josh Dean, contributor to Popular Science joined Victor at one of his missions and tells us his story. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
Text: L'aventurier américain Victor Vescovo est devenu la première personne à visiter le point le plus profond de chaque océan. Translation: US adventurer Victor Vescovo has become the first person to visit the deepest points in every ocean. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Text: L'aventurier américain Victor Vescovo est devenu la première personne à visiter le point le plus profond de chaque océan. Translation: US adventurer Victor Vescovo has become the first person to visit the deepest points in every ocean.
Victor Vescovo est à la tête de la première expédition avec hommes à bord explorant les cinq abysses les plus profonds du monde. En conversation avec David Biello, conservateur en sciences et technologie à TED, Vescovo décrit la technologie permettant ces explorations - un submersible en titane conçu pour résister à des conditions extraordinaires - et révèle des images d'une créature jamais vue auparavant, capturées lors de son exploration de la fosse de l'océan Indien.
빅터 베스코보는 오대양 최초 인류 탐사를 이끈 탐험가입니다. TED 과학 큐레이터 데이비드 비엘로와 함께한 강연에서, 베스코보는 탐구의 주가 되는 기술, 극한의 조건을 견딜 수 있게 제작된 티타늄 잠수함과 인도양 해저 탐사의 여정 속에서 발견한 미지의 생물을 소개합니다
Victor Vescovo dirige la primera expedición tripulada a lo más profundo de cada uno de los cinco océanos del mundo. En esta conversación con el curador científico de TED, David Biello, Vescovo discute la tecnología que está impulsando estas exploraciones: un submarino de titanio diseñado para resistir condiciones extraordinarias. Nos muestra también imágenes de una criatura nunca antes vista, grabada durante su travesía hasta el fondo del océano Índico.
Victor Vescovo lidera a primeira expedição tripulada até o local mais profundo de cada um dos cinco oceanos do mundo. Em conversa com o curador de ciência do TED, David Biello, Vescovo discute a tecnologia que alimenta as explorações, um submersível de titânio projetado para suportar condições extraordinárias, e mostra cenas de uma criatura nunca vista antes filmadas durante sua jornada ao fundo do Oceano Índico.
Victor Vescovo is leading the first-ever manned expedition to the deepest point of each of the world's five oceans. In conversation with TED science curator David Biello, Vescovo discusses the technology that's powering the explorations -- a titanium submersible designed to withstand extraordinary conditions -- and shows footage of a never-before-seen creature taken during his journey to the bottom of the Indian Ocean.
Victor Vescovo is leading the first-ever manned expedition to the deepest point of each of the world's five oceans. In conversation with TED science curator David Biello, Vescovo discusses the technology that's powering the explorations -- a titanium submersible designed to withstand extraordinary conditions -- and shows footage of a never-before-seen creature taken during his journey to the bottom of the Indian Ocean.
The boys are in full summer mode as Jason gets back from another trip deep into London with Omega and James is on mic from HODINKEE HQ in NYC. From the depths of the five oceans to war museums and maybe even a pub, Jason has plenty to share from Jolly Ole and James soldiers on after his MacBook Pro finally gave up and drew its final breath. For the main topic, Jason and James attempt to dig into the idea of homage watches. The good, the bad, and the ugly – you might be surprised that the boys aren't entirely on the same page when it comes to this hotly contested and entirely divisive topic. Jason and James do their best to capture both sides of the discussion so please let them know in the comments. Do you like homage watches? Would you buy an homage with your own money? Finishing up with a varied set of final notes, James has a new camera case and Jason has an excellent Netflix diving documentary and a NATO-adjacent strap recommendation. This episode is proudly brought to you by Bremont Watches – thanks so much for listening and just press play! 2:15 Victor Vescovo http://bit.ly/2xsd0Wp 2:30 The Five Deeps Expedition http://bit.ly/2xme7H8 3:20 Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean Ultra Deep Professional http://bit.ly/304m7bX 7:30 The Imperial War Museum http://bit.ly/2LyeOFx 7:31 Churchill War Rooms http://bit.ly/2YshYhN 11:17 Mike Stockton of Fratello Watches http://bit.ly/2I1rbpz 11:45 Fratello Watches's new podcast http://bit.ly/3044WXZ 13:00 Oris x Hodinkee LE http://bit.ly/2JpxowK 15:20 Samsung Note 9 http://bit.ly/2XszV3r 16:00 Logitech mobile keyboard http://bit.ly/2Xg0Pqd 16:35 Samsung DEX http://bit.ly/2FMWvJ9 19:07 iPad Pro https://apple.co/2RMG986 21:40 Photo of Saturn V from Note 9 http://bit.ly/2LwcMpq 24:35 Ming 18.01 Abyss Concept Diver http://bit.ly/322a0Ou 27:00 Bremont Watches http://bit.ly/2s9C8Bg 27:15 James' Bremont SOLO http://bit.ly/2KTV282 30:30 Bremont Armed Forces Collection http://bit.ly/2HL0CrE The Broadsword (in stores now) http://bit.ly/2LtGMlT The Argonaut (available August 2019) http://bit.ly/2xpfiFR The Arrow (available July 2019) http://bit.ly/329b4An 45:50 Newmark chronograph http://bit.ly/2xrumT8 46:30 MKII Paradive http://bit.ly/306k337 48:30 MKII Hawkinge http://bit.ly/2RLiLrm 51:00 Meraud Bonaire Diver http://bit.ly/2RNlReJ 52:12 Baltic Aquascaphe http://bit.ly/2sDw2JN 59:40 The Last Breath on Netflix http://bit.ly/2Xiarkb 1:03:00 Artisan&Artists ACAM-75 Camera Case http://bit.ly/2LyfkU6 1:06:24 Larger Artisan&Artists ACAM-76 http://bit.ly/2xslP2t 1:07:47 Zulualpha Straps http://bit.ly/2Xj61hQ
We were delighted to be speaking with Victor Vescovo, Extreme Adventurer as well as the Creator, Sponsor and Sub Pilot of Five Deeps Expedition and Patrick Lahey, Co Founder of Triton Submarines, and responsible for building "Limiting Factor" the worlds first titanium hulled submarine certified to full ocean depth, now finishing the 4th of 5 dives to the deepest part of our oceans, about the discoveries, the experiences and the long term contributions this exploration has contributed for future generations.
Dr. Glenn Singleman has achieved so many things in his life that one might ask whether his day has more than 24 hours. He is an emergency doctor, a mountaineer, a skydiver, a record-breaking high-altitude BASE jumper and wingsuit pilot, a motivational speaker, a husband, a father and submarine medical doctor who joined both world-famous director James Cameron and businessman and explorer Victor Vescovo on their journeys to the bottom of the ocean. He also goes trail running every morning, is a passionate vegan and has obtained several university degrees covering everything from medicine to film making. But it all started with Glenn overcoming his fears. And he says that everyone can do the same, treating fear as a good friend rather than letting it take over and stop us from doing things we think are otherwise impossible. Here you can find out more about Glenn: https://www.baseclimb.com This Episode of Talking Australia is hosted by Liz Ginis (Managing Editor Digital at Australian Geographic) and produced by Ben Kanthak (www.beachshackpodcasts.com). You can also follow us on Instagram @australiangeographic.
Dr. Glenn Singleman has achieved so many things in his life that one might ask whether his day has more than 24 hours. He is an emergency doctor, a mountaineer, a skydiver, a record-breaking high-altitude BASE jumper and wingsuit pilot, a motivational speaker, a husband, a father and submarine medical doctor who joined both world-famous director James Cameron and businessman and explorer Victor Vescovo on their journeys to the bottom of the ocean. He also goes trail running every morning, is a passionate vegan and has obtained several university degrees covering everything from medicine to film making. But it all started with Glenn overcoming his fears. And he says that everyone can do the same, treating fear as a good friend rather than letting it take over and stop us from doing things we think are otherwise impossible. Here you can find out more about Glenn: https://www.baseclimb.com This Episode of Talking Australia is hosted by Liz Ginis (Managing Editor Digital at Australian Geographic) and produced by Ben Kanthak (www.beachshackpodcasts.com). You can also follow us on Instagram @australiangeographic.
Vírusy zvyčajne považujeme za našich nepriateľov. Lenže, viete ako to chodí: nepriateľ nášho nepriateľa môže byť aj našim priateľom. A keby vírusy napádali napríklad baktérie, ktoré nás ohrozujú, nuž, prečo ich nevyužiť... Našťastie, práve takáto liečba pomohla mladému dievčaťu, ktoré by inak zomrelo. A keď už sme pri tom: dobre sa nedarí ani takým koalám, ktorým hrozí vyhynutie... a vo voľnej prírode už asi nemajú veľkú nádej na záchranu. Tento týždeň v podcaste Zoom uvidíme, že Mesiac je stále aktívne miesto plné mesiacotrasení, že vírusy dokážu zachraňovať ľudské životy a že koaly majú vážny problém. Krátke správy z vedy Množstvo oxidu uhličitého, ktorý je dnes uložený v našich lesoch, znepokojivo klesá. Naznačuje to nový výskum, ktorý ako o príčine hovorí o otepľujúcej sa planéte: globálne otepľovanie síce zrýchľuje rast stromov, no to podľa vedcov nevedie k dostatočnému ukladaniu uhlíka. Šimpanzy v zajatí sa samé naučili používať nástroje a dokázali pomocou nich vykopať ukrytú potravu. Keď im vedci nenachystali nástroje, šimpanzy si dokonca vyrobili vlastné z okolitej vegetácie. Ľudia znečistili aj najneprístupnejšie miesta na našej planéte, plasty totiž objavili aj na dne Mariánskej priekopy. Keď sa tam teraz ponoril americký výskumník Victor Vescovo, v rekordnej hĺbke 10 927 metrov narazil na plastové vrecko a obaly od sladkostí. Až štvrtina západoantarktického ľadu je dnes nestabilná. Nový výskum pomocou satelitov sledoval zmeny v snehovej a ľadovej pokrývke v celej oblasti a ukázal, že ľadovcový štít je za posledných 25 rokov tenší o viac ako o sto metrov a najrýchlejšie sa mení práve západná Antarktída. Ploštice sa vyvinuli už pred sto miliónmi rokov a svoj svet zdieľali napríklad s tyranosaurami. Nová analýza DNA rôznych druhov ploštíc ukázala, že títo paraziti sú starší ako netopiere. Predpokladalo sa pritom, že práve lietajúce cicavce boli ich úplne prvým hostiteľom.
When extreme explorer Victor Vescovo descended into The Mariana Trench, the deepest place on Earth, he was thrilled to discover some never-before-seen sea creatures. At the same time, however, he was disheartened to discover plastic trash and plastic bags. In today's secular world, there is a lot of intellectual pollution threatening our children's hearts. What are five of the most dangerous philosophies out there today? How do Christian parents push back against the falsehoods? ~Children and Youth Sunday 2019
When extreme explorer Victor Vescovo descended into The Mariana Trench, the deepest place on Earth, he was thrilled to discover some never-before-seen sea creatures. At the same time, however, he was disheartened to discover plastic trash and plastic bags. In today's secular world, there is a lot of intellectual pollution threatening our children's hearts. What are five of the most dangerous philosophies out there today? How do Christian parents push back against the falsehoods? ~Children and Youth Sunday 2019
- Amerika Serikat lewat Menteri Pertahanan sementara Patrick Shanahan menyatakan bakal mengirimkan 120 ribu tentara AS ke Timur Tengah jika Iran menyerang pasukan AS atau mempercepat pengerjaan senjata nuklir - Pemimpin redaksi WikiLeaks, Kristinn Hrafnsson mengatakan Swedia kemungkinan akan menyerahkan Julian Assange kepada Amerika Serikat - Penjelajah laut asal Texas, Victor Vescovo menemukan sampah plastik saat menjelajahi tempat terdalam di bumi dengan kapal selam khusus yaitu pada kedalaman 10 ribuan meter di Palung Mariana di Samudra Pasifik
Victor Vescovo completed the deepest ocean dive in human history when he reached 10,928 meters into the Challenger Deep in the Mariana Trench of the Pacific Ocean. The entire journey took nearly 12 hours — four hours to descend, four hours spent at the bottom, and then about four hours to ascend again. Jennifer Zabasajja speaks with Vescovo on his unprecedented dive and how the experience changed him for good. --- TicToc is a daily news podcast hosted by Jennifer Zabasajja (@jenniferlaurenz) produced at Bloomberg Worldwide HQ in New York City. You can follow up with us and watch our reporting @tictoc. If you like it, be sure to rate us on iTunes, and tell your friends!
Victor is a Managing Partner and Co-Founder of Insight Equity. The firm has over $1B of equity capital under management and his current, primary responsibility is overseeing four of Insight's current portfolio firms as their Chairman as well as leading Insight's transaction efforts in aerospace, defense, machining, and technology. Before co-founding Insight Equity, Victor led product development at Military Advantage, a venture-backed Internet company sold to Monster Worldwide in 2004. Prior to that, he was a senior manager at Bain & Company where he focused on merger integration and operational improvement cases. In the early nineties, Victor worked in the mergers & acquisitions department of Lehman Brothers where he was responsible for company due diligence and transaction execution, as well as working overseas in the Middle East advising the Saudi government on business investments. Victor received his MBA from the Harvard Business School where he was named a Baker Scholar for graduating in the top 5% of his class. He has also received a Master's Degree from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and earned a double major BA in economics and political science from Stanford University. Victor currently serves as the Chairman of the Board of Micross Components, MB Precision Investment Holdings, Dustex Holdings, and VirTex Investment Holdings. He also serves on the Board of the general partner of Emerge Energy Services LP, Versatile Processing Group Holdings, Plasman Group, Panolam, and Riverbend Foods. Additionally, Victor served 20 years in the U.S. Navy Reserve, retiring in 2014 as a Commander (O-5). In 2017, Victor became the 12th American to complete the "Explorer's Grand Slam" which requires climbing the highest peak on all seven of the world's continents including Mt. Everest, and skiing at least 100 kilometers to both the North and South Poles. He is also an instrument-rated, multi-engine jet and helicopter pilot. 00000326 00000323 0001C55E 0001C55E 000F3305 000F3305 0000853D 00008531 0005D4C1 0005D4C1