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Opto Sessions – Invest in the Next Big Idea

Opto Sessions – Invest in the Next Big Idea

By: Haydn Brain & Ed Gotham
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Investment Opportunities: Opto Sessions brings you exclusive interviews with the world’s top investors, fund managers and CEOs, uncovering their secrets to success. Tune in to learn how to invest in the next big idea and gain actionable insights from the industry's sharpest minds.

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Episodes
  • Rocket Lab CEO On Record Growth & National Security Contracts
    May 22 2025

    Sir Peter Beck, CEO and Founder of Rocket Lab, returns to OPTO Sessions a year after our first conversation to delve deeper into the company’s evolution as an end-to-end space provider, its growing role in national security, record financial performance following Q1 earnings, and the transformative impact of AI on the future of space exploration.

    0:00 Introduction to Rocket Lab
    02:16 Government & National Security Contracts
    05:58 Rocket Lab's structural change
    06:49 Recent Product Launches: Flatellite & Starray
    10:48 Electron: Operational Success
    11:58 Advantages of Vertical Integration
    13:33 Financial Performance & Growth
    17:34 Tariff's Impact
    18:32 Future Outlook
    20:01 AI in Space

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    The content in this podcast is for informational purposes only. Opto Markets LLC does not recommend any specific securities or investment strategies. Investing involves risk & investments may lose value, including the loss of principal. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Investors should consider their investment objectives and risks carefully before investing. The information provided is not an endorsement of this product and is for information and/or educational purposes only.

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    22 mins
  • Quantum Computing is Real & Commercial Today, says D-Wave CEO
    May 1 2025

    Alan Baratz, D-Wave CEO, joins OPTO Sessions to discuss the current state and future of quantum computing, emphasizing the unique capabilities of D-Wave's quantum annealing technology. He explains how quantum computing can solve complex problems more efficiently than classical computers, highlighting real-world applications and the growing momentum in customer bookings.

    If you enjoyed this interview, consider subscribing to our Substack channel for more in-depth insights designed to help you invest smarter: https://optoforesight.substack.com/

    Create your Own Stock Index & Invest Smarter with OPTO Folios: https://optothemes.onelink.me/BZDG/ti2lb2fd

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    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OptoThemes

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    The content in this podcast is for informational purposes only. Opto Markets LLC does not recommend any specific securities or investment strategies. Investing involves risk & investments may lose value, including the loss of principal. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Investors should consider their investment objectives and risks carefully before investing. The information provided is not an endorsement of this product and is for information and/or educational purposes only.

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    43 mins
  • AI in Space: How Planet Labs’ Satellites Are Helping Life on Earth
    Apr 17 2025

    In this week’s OPTO Sessions, Ashley Johnson, President and CFO of Planet Labs, explains how the company is using satellites and AI to deliver real-time insights about life on Earth. She breaks down Planet’s evolving business model, the move into satellite services, and how its data is helping governments, agriculture, and disaster response teams make faster, smarter decisions.

    If you enjoyed this interview, consider subscribing to our Substack channel for more in-depth insights designed to help you invest smarter: https://optoforesight.substack.com/

    Create your Own Stock Index & Invest Smarter with OPTO Folios: https://optothemes.onelink.me/BZDG/ti2lb2fd

    X: https://twitter.com/OptoThemes
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/opto.themes?igsh=MXhwenU4dTk4aDBqMw%3D%3D&utm_source=qr
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/opto-invest-in-innovation-308416193/
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OptoThemes

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    The content in this podcast is for informational purposes only. Opto Markets LLC does not recommend any specific securities or investment strategies. Investing involves risk & investments may lose value, including the loss of principal. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Investors should consider their investment objectives and risks carefully before investing. The information provided is not an endorsement of this product and is for information and/or educational purposes only.

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    29 mins
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