What does it take to build a space technology company at 20? Muhammad Hunain shows us how.

Muhammad Hunain is the CEO of Melagen Labs, developing next-generation radiation shielding for NASA, astronauts, and satellites. His technology is launching to the International Space Station next year and he's doing it all before finishing college.

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

- Space radiation is 1,000x worse than Earth levels

- How to lead engineers decades older than you

- Real fundraising challenges (and how to overcome them)

- Why passion matters more than experience early on

- The importance of mentorship when building something new

- How parents can support ambitious kids

ABOUT MUHAMMAD HUNAIN:

Muhammad is the 20-year-old CEO and Co-Founder of Melagen Labs, a venture-backed startup backed by NASA's L-Space program and the National Lab Orbital Edge Accelerator. His material, MLC-1, protects astronauts and satellites from deadly space radiation. With launches planned to the ISS and Sun-Synchronous Orbit, Muhammad is solving one of deep space exploration's biggest challenges.

Muhammad on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hunainmuhammad/ Melgen Labs: https://www.melagenlabs.com/

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The AI Parenting Institute explores how young innovators are using technology to solve real-world problems. Hosted by Rayyan Ali, we share stories of teens building the future and help parents support their ambitious kids.

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