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Tim Fernholz

Senior Reporter, Quartz

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Tim Fernholz is a virtual guest at the 2022 Crosscut Festival. Fernholz is a senior reporter at Quartz, where he covers space, the economy and geopolitics. He is the author of Rocket Billionaires: Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos and the New Space Race. He lives in Oakland, California, with his wife, son and dog. 

When: 11am, Thursday, May 5. 

Where: Virtual. RSVP for this free event now.

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Business & Innovation

Escape From Earth: The Billionaire Space Race

Crosscut Festival 2022
Thu May 5, 2022 | 11:00am

A new age of space exploration is upon us. The race is on — with billionaires leading the way. But China and Russia are not far behind. New technologies, geopolitical maneuvering and entrepreneurial ambitions make this very different from the space race of the 1960s. WATCH NOW

 

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Featuring: Tim Fernholz, Christian Davenport, Loren Grush

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About the Festival

The Crosscut Ideas Festival is a celebration of big ideas and a gathering for bold thinkers. Newsmakers, changemakers and innovators come together to take a fresh look at the biggest issues of our time. Over one week, the Crosscut Ideas Festival hosts fireside conversations and panels, meetups, art installations, workshops, and interactive experiences.

headliners gala

Celebrate the best of PNW community and culture while supporting public media. Enjoy a night of entertainment with a culinary tour of the region curated by premier chefs and restaurateurs, Hear from The Daily host Michael Barbaro, and bid on a unique items in a PBS and Northwest-themed auction.