Episode 2: Jan Nelson

An artist’s evolution: How theater and the arts shaped Jan Nelson’s career in technology

Jan Nelson’s journey spans software revolutions, spiritual resilience, and cosmic creativity. In this episode, Jan reflects on the tension between artistic calling and tech industry demands, recounts surreal Microsoft moments, and explores how his artwork became part of the Lunar Codex. From geometries inspired by Bucky Fuller to navigating a career “interrupted” by innovation, Jan shares stories that stretch from Bill Gates’ dock to the moon.