Exclusive: Passionate Naveen Jain aimed for the moon and got it, literally!

“Dream so big that people think it is crazy,” said Naveen Jain, a serial entrepreneur who is venturing into outer space and landing on the moon.

Jain is doing what entrepreneurs don’t even dare to think of. He is venturing into outer space through his Moon Express, the first private company to land a spacecraft on the Moon.

Moon Express has signed a contract with Rocket Lab to launch three Moon Express robotic spacecraft to land on the Moon starting in 2017. Moon Express is the first company in history to secure such a contract.

“We will become the fourth superpower if we land up in moon,” said Jain.

What may come as a surprise is that Jain does not have any experience in space engineering.

So where did the idea some from? “Dream so big that people think it’s crazy. I think the biggest strength is not being expert in the field. Disruptive ideas come from people who come out of the industry,” said Jain.

“It is not about the vision statement. It is about being obsessed with your passion. Exponential technology is making everything possible. Entrepreneurs are doing it all and will do it. Capital flows where opportunities are,” said Jain.

Talking about when customers don’t come on board easily, Jain said it is really about the mindset.

“You can watch me do it or be a part of it. You can be the coolest guy but your dad will always be the dad. Your self-worth is what you create. Your success is not about your bank balance, it is about how many lives you have touched,” added Jain.

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