Shelly Palmer joins CNN International’s One World to discuss why SpaceX’s historic IPO is about far more than Elon Musk’s trillionaire status.
Palmer explains how investors are increasingly valuing the future itself, betting on technologies like AI, satellite networks, space infrastructure, and autonomous systems despite limited profitability today. He explores why SpaceX’s massive valuation could pave the way for future IPOs from companies like OpenAI and Anthropic.
The conversation also examines a major shift happening in artificial intelligence: growing government involvement in AI regulation, model access, and deployment restrictions. As AI companies seek new capital and public market opportunities, investors must weigh innovation, governance, and regulatory uncertainty.
Shelly also discusses Elon Musk’s unique ability to repeatedly build successful companies, the role of risk-taking and luck in entrepreneurship, and what SpaceX’s debut reveals about the future of technology investing.
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Original Airdate: June 16, 2026