Episode Details

From being inspired by the moon landing as a child to earning a PhD from Yale and contributing to groundbreaking fusion research at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, Dr. Rahul Prasad shares how curiosity and persistence shaped his extraordinary path. In this insightful episode of Conversations with Sekani, the applied physicist, best-selling author, and global philanthropist discusses why following what excites you leads to fulfillment, the misconceptions about science careers, and how young adults can build a meaningful life that combines intellectual passion with real-world impact through leadership and service.

**Key Highlights:**

• Childhood curiosity and the moon landing inspiration

• Why science is for anyone who loves learning how things work

• Pursuing physics despite doubts about financial rewards

• Work on the National Ignition Facility and nuclear fusion

• Global philanthropy and creating meaningful change

Connect with Dr. Rahul Prasad

Website:https://www.butterfliesusa.org/

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Chapters

0:00 - Intro & Welcome

1:45 - Dr. Rahul Prasad Background & Early Inspiration

5:10 - Moon Landing & Deciding on Physics

9:20 - Doubts About Career & Money vs Passion

13:45 - Yale PhD & Work at Lawrence Livermore

18:30 - National Ignition Facility & Nuclear Fusion

23:10 - Global Philanthropy & Impact Work

28:40 - Advice for Young Adults in Their 20s

33:15 - Closing Takeaways & Guest Contacts