Gwynne Shotwell is a force of nature! Just watching some of her interviews makes it evident that she is an intellectual titan, and a tremendously effective President for SpaceX.

@JohnCooganPlus

2 жыл бұрын

For sure. Honestly everyone at SpaceX is top notch. It’s all A Player over there.

@1flash3571

2 жыл бұрын

@@JohnCooganPlus They have to I suppose. Elon don't tolerate idiots....LOL Let me clear that up a bit. I suppose Elon don't mind idiots as human beings, but not when it comes to his employees.

@JamecBond

2 жыл бұрын

That's why Elon put her in charge

@ravd8082

Жыл бұрын

Also the main man and genius tom mueller dont forget

Elon managed to gather some of the best engineering people who can realize his dreams. They also get some new ideas from the internet community, they consider. Amazing.

@JohnCooganPlus

2 жыл бұрын

Extremely accurate.

@robertobruselas3952

2 жыл бұрын

Definitely true. It's like open-source.

@vincewilson1

2 жыл бұрын

@@robertobruselas3952 Boeing is closed source which is why they will always be eating Space X dust!

I don't know how long it's going to take for people to realize Elons a really smart person who hires really smart people and one day these collectively smart people will change the world.

@JohnCooganPlus

2 жыл бұрын

For sure, it’s rare to be both a great manager and a great engineer, but the combination is incredibly powerful.

@oxide9717

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you well said most ppl treat Elon as a dummy who hires smart ppl to do all his work for him ,that's well said buddy

@blaniac6591

2 жыл бұрын

@@oxide9717 they either treat him as a dumb man who hires people to do the work for him, or he’s some massive super intelligence that can be everywhere, all at once, fixing every single problem. Therefore; every problem is at direct fault of Elon. Is he responsible for everything or nothing? The small people need to make up their minds.

@johnortiz9789

2 жыл бұрын

This is the type of people I want to be around

@paulgray1699

2 жыл бұрын

It take a lot more than being a smart person and having smart people working with you. You have to have someone that can bring a mob of dull people with you. If you don't a mob of dull people will bring you down every time.

Elon / Gwynne sound like a great Visionary / Integrator pair; I learned about this pairing from Traction book by Gino Wickman.

@JohnCooganPlus

2 жыл бұрын

I’ve heard that term before but haven’t read that book. I’ll have to check it out!

"The only reason SpaceX works"? That's a bit of a stretch, isn't it? Not to diminish any of Gwynne's accomplishments for they are remarkable. But, without Elon, there is no SpaceX and, without SpaceX, no one would know who Gwynn Shot well is.

@zerosugarmatcha7348

2 жыл бұрын

Tom Mueller, Jeff Thornburg ... there are at least a few more reasons

@vincewilson1

2 жыл бұрын

Yes but she did put Space X in front of the entire industry. there is no dining that. Yes, Elon helped do that but Gewn did most of the government deals. Elon dislikes having to deal with the feds.

@PresidentialWinner

2 жыл бұрын

@@vincewilson1 Elon helped? That's like saying Melinda Gates built Microsoft and Bill helped.

@razibbaraljoy9978

2 жыл бұрын

Elon is the engine and Gwynne is the engine oil. Without Gwynne, Elon couldn't focus on his others businesses. Dealing with feds, lobbyists is almost as hard as building a rocket. You can see, in every contract SpaceX is always awarded less money than others. Gwynne deserves some recognition.

@FritzMusicNow

2 жыл бұрын

You're reasoning is the same reasoning you're opposing.

“Unlike Elon, She has a financially viable plan to get there [Mars]”. I suggest you listen to the interview/talk with Elon when he spoke of his “existential crisis” in solving how to afford Mars. Solving for this has lead to the entire Raptor / Starship program. Gwen’s contribution is invaluable, but do not under-appreciate Elon’s contribution either 👊

@JohnCooganPlus

2 жыл бұрын

For sure, they are a dynamic duo. Both super important.

@vincewilson1

2 жыл бұрын

@@JohnCooganPlus Batman and Robin have nothing on these two! What a joker. 😁

@zedetach

2 жыл бұрын

Comparing Elon to Gwen is like comparing the sun to the moon. They both have their purposes however, one is a prerequisite for there to be life on Earth while the other isn't.

@planetmuskvlog3047

2 жыл бұрын

@@JohnCooganPlus I thought of the Wonder Twins… but that dates me to be Elon’s age… ACTIVATE! 💥 Form of a Starship Super-Heavy! Shape of an ice toboggan!!

Gwynne is amazing and always has been. I’ve known her since grade school. Her best attribute has always been her ability to connect with others. I’m so proud of her!

I think it's fit to call her the Mother of Dragons. She might be overshadowed by Musk (not surprising, Elon is a giant attention-magnet), but space nerds definitely now about her and how valuable she is to modern spaceflight. Great video!

@TheFirebird123456

2 жыл бұрын

Which is why bezos tried to hire her.

@g.f.martianshipyards9328

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheFirebird123456 He did? Didn't know that

@g.f.martianshipyards9328

2 жыл бұрын

@christian smith jr How come?

@vincewilson1

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheFirebird123456 She will never work for that Fool.

@JamecBond

2 жыл бұрын

@@vincewilson1 she really shouldn't

I'm glad other people recognize Shotwell for her incredible work at SpaceX.

Nice to see a video about about Gwynne. She is doing an amazing work at SpaceX and forms a great duo with Elon.

@JohnCooganPlus

2 жыл бұрын

It’s definitely one of the most impressive partnerships in all of tech. Years in the making.

Whoa, another excellent video. "Residual Capability" is my new favorite term. Indeed, with any high-tech R&D project it's so key to find ways to money with key milestones (making "cash cows"). But it's so important to maintain the original vision as to not get too carried away by short-term revenue.

It's awesome to see Gwynn get some exposure. She truly is the magic behind X

@germt5352

2 жыл бұрын

nope she not she can be replace.. quit with this garbage idea that she is the magic behind X

Gwynne Shotwell runs the commercial side of the company and Elon looks after all the R&D and direction the company is going in. It's a great match as it plays to both their strengths to push the company forward.

This explains a lot - I knew she had to be doing a hell of a lot no one talks about.

Great video! Surprised your channel doesn’t have more subs. Nicely crafted, thoroughly researched, and well narrated. Love it!

Hey John Coogan! I just want to say thank you for doing this... again😅. I hope that you understand the impact you are having on your viewers. Hopefully someday I can meet you in person to express gratitude toward you.

@JohnCooganPlus

2 жыл бұрын

For sure! Good to have you on board Wenslo! Glad you’ve been enjoying the videos.

Awesome video! I watched that Ted interview with Chris Anderson long time ago and didn't absorb anything useful. It seemed out of context. Now it makes sense. It surprises me even at 57 how much drive she has left within her to keep going. Even as a mother of two children. These are really people with a purpose! Thomas Mueller, SpaceX's chief rocket engine designer and founding member also retired last year at age 60.

@JohnCooganPlus

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah! That interview is aging really well! Going to be fun to look back in 10 years and see how things have progressed.

@rodanderson8490

2 жыл бұрын

Mueller was the lead developer of the Merlin engine used for the Falcon-9. He had very little to do with the Raptor engine used on Starships.

Better to be under the radar but have the money and power.

"When opportunity knocks, you need to open the door" - love the emphasis. This channel never disappoints. I think with the video and storytelling quality you could probably talk about any business and I'd still like it.

@JohnCooganPlus

2 жыл бұрын

That’s 100% the goal. There are so many interesting stories from lesser known businesses, I’m just trying to figure out a way to tell those stories in a compelling way.

@oblivi0nzer0

2 жыл бұрын

@@JohnCooganPlus you will and you are. - Y

John, solid video! You are a research machine! Wishing you continued success and man... the amount of time you put into these videos does not go unnoticed!

@JohnCooganPlus

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I love hearing that. Just trying to make each video a little bit better than the last.

What a badass, so impressed. Thank you so much for this video.

@JohnCooganPlus

2 жыл бұрын

Such an awesome partnership. Slow progress over years adding up to some really incredible results.

She is my personal hero and I inspire to have her level of skill in leadership one day

Good content!! Elon cancelled Falcon Heavy three times. It was Gwynn who reminded Elon they have Air Force contracts with Falcon Heavy.

@JusticeNDOU

2 жыл бұрын

i think elon doesn't like the military that much

Hey man, you've got great production quality! Much better than many channels I see with 10x your subscribers. Keep it up, you'll get there

@JohnCooganPlus

2 жыл бұрын

Love hearing that. The channel is still pretty new, and growth has been solid. Hoping for a big next few months.

"Residual capability" - Love that concept! I had noticed it before but didn't know there was a term for that. I also thought it was Elon's idea to do things this way as a smart financial plan 😂 But obviously there are a lot of super talented people working there like Gwynne, he can't do it all alone.

@JohnCooganPlus

2 жыл бұрын

For sure, building a great team is the most important think at a startup. No one talks about Elon as a team builder but he’s clearly incredible at it.

@vincewilson1

2 жыл бұрын

@@JohnCooganPlus He is the very best team builder on Planet Earth.

the layers of detail in your commentary is top notch. keep going 🔥

Stumbled upon this channel and I hit the sub button so quick . Well put together video, looking forward to the rest on the channel. 👏

I would look at it as more 'adjunct capability' than residual. Residual implies something simply 'left over' while adjunct perhaps is more descriptive of a capability that is supplementary in nature but can also be brought to the forefront should the opportunity arise.

Just discovered your channel, and you gained a new subscriber. Your storytelling and production quality is fantastic. I have a feeling you’re going to gain many subscribers. 🙂👍

@JohnCooganPlus

2 жыл бұрын

I love hearing that. Thanks so much for the subscription. I have a bunch more content planned out this year. Excited to keep growing the channel!

Good reminder - BUT I think you downplay the essential role of Elon as tech leader. Thanks to Gwynne he doesn't have to deal with the rest of the business, and that's great. NOBODY but Elon could have figured out how to debottleneck the Starlink Project (fired most of the managers in Seattle after a review) - or drastically speeding up SpaceX production (all hands on deck, sudden and unconventional hiring spree for qualified welders). You needed Elon for that.

@joedoe4242

2 жыл бұрын

Haven't you heard that all that Spacex is is the sole merit of Shotwell, and Musk is just a good PR man.

@christophermendez7372

2 жыл бұрын

@@joedoe4242 how is spacex the sole merit of shotwell when elon founded SpaceX.

@pseudonymousbeing987

2 жыл бұрын

@@joedoe4242 Isn't the whole argument that he's a bad PR man? "Rockets gonna blow up" "My deadlines are bad" "I am wrong very often" There isn't a solid through line in any anti SpaceX or Elon musk line of thinking. It's all a million different ideas and farts in the dark. I think it's more the opposite. Shotwell is closer to what you can call the PR side, though that's not what she does. Elon is just eccentric and spews some crap out on twitter sometimes while he's not sleeping for weeks on the production line. It's not by design that it works out as if it's PR. It's further from PR than what shotwell does. But who really knows.

@uazuazu

2 жыл бұрын

Elon knows what he is doing too. If he says, "It might work, or it might blow up, but it will be a good show either way", it takes the pressure off and motivates the engineers. At the recent Tesla AI stream it was similar, he was saying that the new AI board team's goal was to make something good enough so that the main AI team wanted to throw away their GPU pool, after a questioner asked a question with an impossible answer (about locality of message-passing). He knows how to keep engineers in the sweet spot of productivity, with an achievable goal, but with the space and freedom to overperform and get extra honour. Gwynne Shotwell making sure the figures add up and that the business is there from the market and that everything keeps on track is so so important too. So many of the decisions have the hallmarks of both of their thinking on it, e.g. fly Starlink satellites to prove the F9 reusability/reliability when no-one else will risk the rockets on their Nth flight: win-win, leaving everyone else in the dust.

Gwynne is my hero! I've been plateauing in my career lately (just incredibly bored and feeling really restrained) and feeling like I'd like to take on a business operations role (and get out of communications before AI pushes me out), but I was a little scared about pivoting at 40. Then I remembered that Gwynne joined SpaceX at 40 and she made it work (and then some!). So I'm going to take full advantage of all the government subsidized education in Australia right now and go study project management and take every opportunity to upskill and just go for it! Thanks Gwynne!

Wonderful Video - thank you John! I am using some of these key points for my work and life! "Set Absurd Goals" - Love it!

She rejected jeffs job offer to work for BO even though he was offering more money .. that in my opinion says something too .

Working on reusable rockets helped SpaceX develop a perfect rocket system, when you can look at what happened to a used rocket.

Great content as usual! Absolutely loved the bit at 3:15 where you're reading Godel Escher Bach - it's probably my favourite read of all time.

you earned my subscription! i love the way you narrate and explain things. your voice also is great! nice!

WOW!! Very well done!! I learned something from this!

Without Elon Musk's vision and on the floor technical involvement Gwynne Shotwell would never have soared like she has now He's given her those eagle wings

@sirmoonslosthismind

2 жыл бұрын

@Jon VB you're a tool. there's a lot of talented engineers out there. many of them now work for spacex, and they could do nearly as well without elon musk's personal involvement (assuming spacex could raise the necessary funds from elsewhere). the engeineers are the backbone of the company, but they can't reach their potential without great leadership. there's only one gwynne shotwell at spacex and she's super important to their success. she also epitomizes the saying that "you can achieve anything if you don't worry about who's getting the credit". elon's ego gets in the way.

@christophermendez7372

2 жыл бұрын

@@sirmoonslosthismind he founded the company so spacex literally wouldn't exist without him. That's all he really needs to be to be an incredibly important person for spacex.

your videos are in fire right now. Yesterday it was 84K subs, and now it touched 95k. Thats huge John

You popped up in my timeline due to the YT algorithm. Your video is excellent in how Elon puts brilliant people alongside him that are inline with his directions but are to complete in areas where he is ‘weak’. Gwynn is such a person. Glad you took the time to introduce her to the world. We now need a ‘Gwynne’ at Tesla so that Elon can really spend time at engineering and move the company faster forward in other directions than just cars. Also note that Gwynne is an example for especially girls to succeed in traditional male roles. Thinking, Drive, Leadership and Execution are not the the prerogative of the Y chromosome carriers.

Awesome video - She is one amazing human being and deserves far more credit.

every informative keep it up john

@JohnCooganPlus

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Appreciate you watching these!

This channel is on the way.

I love your channel and journalism so much!!

One important point to learn for entrepreneurs is, treasure your top people. Don't think you succeeded all on your own. Some misguided people exalt the entrepreneur to the point where they deride anyone who works for someone else. You need competent people to attend to the details to make your vision possible.

I never knew this about Gwynne. Thanks for showing whats behind the curtain !! Its truly Inspiring.

Great video thanks to your excellent research. You have a great voice as well. Gwen and Elon are two peas in a pod and compliment each other. Gwen is definitely a main visionary at SpaceX.

I like the 'Godel, Escher, Bach' book dropped in the middle; nicely done. Cheers.

@JohnCooganPlus

2 жыл бұрын

👀

Great Channel! thank you for the insights on the company and the video

Your presentation examining potential for space manufacturing corresponded with my own belief that it is vital to learn to walk before you run. In order to do that, I believe we would do well to become a space-dwelling species before we strive to become an interplanetary one. For one thing 'pseudo gravity' vital to long term health of our species during prolonged presence in space can be easily maintained by habitats in what I think of as 'neutral' gravity simply by constructing them to withstand rotation at requisite velocities. Acquisition and processing of resources and manufacture of myriad products from them in micro gravity would be of enormous benefit to interplanetary colonization. This is eloquent of sensible sustainability not only from a standpoint of enabling research and proving technologies that will not only be vital to space travel in general, but also to supporting interplanetary colonies in diverse ways. This precept is emphasized with regard to an absolutely vital capacity to respond to ever present potential crises more rapidly, reliably and effectively from space based installations than the surface of Earth. Facilities on the lunar surface are inarguably a step in that direction but even they are subject to limitations that need not necessarily apply to any entirely based in space.

Also, SpaceX is very hands on when it comes to testing and development. The recent developments have taken place out in the open on a very large car park.

Interesting perspective, curious what Elon's day to day looks like in SpaceX if Gwynne is actually running it

@JohnCooganPlus

2 жыл бұрын

He’s definitely extremely involved, he just can’t be there every day. His official title is CEO and Chief Engineer at SpaceX, so he’s definitely heavily involved in the engineering process.

@gedeputra6717

2 жыл бұрын

Being the technoking😀

@CagrTunca

2 жыл бұрын

He's mostly on Starship project at Boca Chica as he mentioned few times on Twitter. Probably all other SpaceX operations (most of them) are on Gwynne's shoulder, especially right now.

Nicee video! This is perfect I've never actually seen a more in-depth resource for her. Instant subscribe! 😁

@JohnCooganPlus

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

What an amazing video! Congrats mate!!!

Lol at the scene of you reading GEB. I have it on my bookshelf as well. Has anyone truly read it to the end?

@JohnCooganPlus

2 жыл бұрын

It’s not that type of book though. It’s most enjoyable as something you open and read random excerpts from.

This got me so fired up! love this!

@johncoogan Great video, made me subscribe and interested in your other content. I am a recent master’s grad struggling to find work and that is getting me down. Any books or content you would recommend for inspiration for a recent graduate?

@JohnCooganPlus

2 жыл бұрын

What did you study?

Keep up the good work @John Coogan

Gwynne is a space industry Rock Star! I have followed the USA space industry going back to the Mercury days of the 1960's and since that time there have been only a few very notable personalities who were pivotal to the advancement of space technology and exploration. Elon and Gwynne are among the most notable that we've seen in the last 20 years! Go SpaceX!!! You Rock!!!

I have subscribed first least two reasons, firstly great content, secondly excellent music as an accompanyment not an horrific distraction .

Sounds like she is focused on the work and not the publicity. Fantastic.

Great video, keep up the amazing work.

Just came across your channel, subbed and like! Thanks for the great content.

Elon attracts great people. It's his biggest talent really and he's a pretty talented fella.

@flycrack7686

2 жыл бұрын

100% correct, if you read the book liftoff you know this was probably the most important part.

@chrisbraid2907

2 жыл бұрын

Actually he’s one of the fortunate, he can afford the best and he recognises that they aren’t the usual suspects ….

Thank you, John

Gwynne seems to be Elon's inner adult.

@chrisbraid2907

2 жыл бұрын

A great Business Marriage, complementary and supportive of each other … she’s the Rock anchoring his balloon 🎈… I believe that she like Elon are not in it for the money, they have Dreams to fulfil ….

Sad to see only 2335 views; 178 likes for this amazing content. Keep up the great work John. I love it !!!!

@JohnCooganPlus

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot! The algorithm is pushing this video a bunch, so the views should go up pretty fast. Really excited for my next videos now.

Thanks for this video!! I knew Gwynne Shotwell had to be an amazing person to lead Spacex for so long, but I had no idea how Amazing!!!

8:26 "Residual capability: glue three fuckin' nines together, and you have the largest operational rocket flying." --Gwynne Shotwell

Learned what "residual capability" is today. Time to implement.

Great video. Wish she interviewed more.

“The *only* reason?” Yeah that title has me doubting the video already.

Awesome flash bio, thanks

Thanks for shining a light on her, it explains a lot.

Another superb video

For every Elon Musk video there should be a Gwynne Shotwell one.

Gwynne Shotwell is becoming the Queen of Space!

@airgliderz

2 жыл бұрын

Already is, has been for a long time

@rachelbrinkley3240

2 жыл бұрын

@@airgliderz Good point!

Gödel, Escher, Bach is 60% poetry, at least!

@JohnCooganPlus

2 жыл бұрын

For sure

Great video Keep uploading videos

@JohnCooganPlus

2 жыл бұрын

New video every week!

What a partnership!! Unbelievable!

One of the biggest keys to SpaceX's success had been them allowing their team to fail and fail spectacularly. No blaming, no finger-pointing, just an attitude of: "What can/did we learn?" And then they get it right much faster.

@JohnCooganPlus

2 жыл бұрын

That's a great point! Definitely a good lesson for any company.

So amazingly good!

This is the video that made me subscribe. Great unique content.

@JohnCooganPlus

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Good to have you on board!

We love Gwen

GOOD JOB ON THIS VID

I think is more than residual capability, is like beeing your own best client. With starlink you make a client to dramatically increase your rocket business because total normal potential clients revenue is small. The same with tesla he creates a giant battery factory and makes powewall and megapacks as a plan b for low car demand and also a best client for the bstteries. Same of the future autotaxi, making thebest client for tesla in one company. Or more in your line creating a robots/drones/etc products as a new big client for their autopilot software, and keep expanding the business base...

Mateeee !!! Your videos are just Amazing!! Thanks a lot

@JohnCooganPlus

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you like them!

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7:00 says that once a StarLink satellite is in orbit it will “generate revenue for decades”; however, this appears incorrect as, IIRC, StarLink satellites are designed to have a useful lifespan of about 5 years before being replaced. / In general, a very good video.

@JohnCooganPlus

2 жыл бұрын

Ah yeah, that’s a bit unclear. What I meant was the StarLink business will generate revenues for decades. They will replace the satellites, but the network will be making money for decades.

Powerful and inspiring

Very good video, keep it up! 👍

@JohnCooganPlus

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 👍

it's the trying part that's important. I really needed to hear this today.

Curious about the satellite company where did it come from did they purchase an existing satellite company from someone else and then develop their satellite where did the capital come from where did the employees come from did they just magically produce a thousand or so satellites out of thin air in an industry where usually one satellite takes several years?

@JohnCooganPlus

2 жыл бұрын

This would be a good follow up

7:00 - I am most interested in how NASA cut costs between 1981 and 1995. -> Is Atlas V another company?

I love this guy

Just found this channel. Very exciting. Please review the Ashley Vance book on Elon Musk and Liftoff. Both provide some limited but very supporting stories of the importance of Gwen. This is the CEO Elon welcomes so he can focus on vision, engineering, deadlines, culture, etc. Gwen is certainly a A+ / 11 rockstar. Great of you to call out. Elon let’s very few people be the face of his companies and talk. Gwen is one. Karpathy wrt to AI is another.

Brilliant.

I love what I know about Mrs. Shotwell.

It’s ok to fail! Learn to fail fast! Don’t fail at the same thing twice!

Awesome content sir

@JohnCooganPlus

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot!