Golden-ticket research grants

What experts have said about Golden-ticket research grants

2 statements · 2 positive

1. Michael KratsiosPositiveAug 24, 2026· All-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg

   NSF golden tickets would incentivize scientists to submit more interesting grants.

   “So you incentivize folks to have more interesting grants.”

   Listen at 18:06

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2. Michael KratsiosPositiveAug 4, 2026· Moonshots with Peter Diamandis

   Golden-ticket grants encourage researchers to submit higher-risk ideas.

   “you incentivize people to have a little crazier ideas because you have a chance that if one person believes in you, you'll go forward.”

   Listen at 40:35

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