Scott in a nutshell
Scott is a retired NASA astronaut, who flew five missions to space, conducted seven spacewalks, and joined the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame in 2016. During his career, he executed one of the most ambitious unplanned spacewalks in NASA history, strapping himself to the end of a robotic arm in order to make emergency repairs to one of the International Space Station’s solar arrays … while the power was still running! As an MD, he was also the flight surgeon assigned to care for American icon and U.S. Senator John Glenn during the 77-year-old’s return to space in 1998.
If that wasn’t enough, Scott is also an accomplished alpinist, who summitted Mt. Everest in 2009, one year after having to turn back close to the peak due to severe back injuries. He served at the U.S. research station in Antarctica, he piloted a deep-sea submersible, he climbed an active volcano, and he even tried out for the U.S. Olympic team in the luge while he was in medical school. Currently, he is a tech entrepreneur with his own innovative startup, he serves on various Boards, and he is a sought-after speaker at events around the world.
Why Scott is one of my heroes
I first met Scott in 2011, and it has been clear during all of our interactions over the years that he is absolutely the epitome of a “curious impact-maker,” with the rich personal and professional history of a life well-lived. However, he is also one of the most humble, mild-mannered, and kind individuals I have ever met. He is a true inspiration and role model for anyone seeking someone to look up to.
Learn more about Scott
Read his Wikipedia article. It will exhaust you and humble you … and inspire you.
Purchase his autobiography. He narrated his own audiobook, so you can also hear his life story in his own words.
Follow his startup. A new venture with a unique solution in the VTOL space.
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