We live in a society captivated by firsts: a new kind of energy system producing power, humans undertaking a groundbreaking mission, or a spacecraft reaching a destination once thought impossible. But those extraordinary moments do not happen in isolation. Behind every first are countless people who spend years solving difficult problems, building capabilities, and turning ambitious ideas into reality long before the accolades arrive.
That is the work I find most exciting.
A new era of human progress will require abundant, reliable energy on Earth. Beyond Earth, it will require transportation, communications, fuel, habitats, and other essential capabilities. Reaching the Moon is an incredible achievement. Establishing the infrastructure that allows humanity to remain there, build economies in space, and use the Moon as a foundation for exploring the rest of our solar system is how we open the next frontier.
Infrastructure may not capture the imagination in the same way as a historic first. But it is what turns a singular achievement into lasting progress. It makes new capabilities repeatable, scalable, and ultimately accessible to more people.
Across the IBX portfolio, our teams are building that foundation. Each company is addressing a different part of the same larger challenge: turning ambitious ideas into enduring capabilities that improve life on Earth and expand humanity’s future in space.
Being first to market can be critical for a business, but the ability to scale and repeat that success determines whether a company moves from a promising idea to an industry leader. We need lasting solutions that allow us to build new economies, go farther with confidence, and remain there for generations.
Prosperity doesn’t just happen. It is built. We must imagine it, believe it is possible, and execute on the infrastructure needed to make it real. Being first captures attention, but building something that lasts changes the world.