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Scott Parazynski
Acclaimed Astronaut, Physician, Explorer & Entrepreneur; Board Member & Chief Medical Officer at JABS Medtech; Author of "The Sky Below"
Dr. Scott Parazynski is an accomplished astronaut, physician, explorer, and entrepreneur. His multifaceted career began at Stanford University, where he received a Bachelor of Science in Biology and a Doctor of Medicine from Stanford Medical School. In 1992, he joined NASA and embarked on a distinguished career in space exploration.
During his tenure with NASA, Parazynski flew on five Space Shuttle missions and conducted seven spacewalks, totaling over 57 days in space. His missions were critical to the development of international partnerships and technological advancements, including the first docking of Space Shuttle Atlantis with the Russian Space Station Mir, and the intricate assembly of the International Space Station. Notably, he performed a complex spacewalk to repair a fully energized solar array, demonstrating his expertise in managing high-risk situations.
Beyond his NASA career, Parazynski achieved a rare feat by summiting Mount Everest, making him the first astronaut to stand on the world's highest peak. His experiences from both spacewalks and mountaineering are foundational to his current roles as the Founder and CEO of Fluidity Technologies, which specializes in innovative motion control devices, and as Chief Medical Officer of Community Wellness, focusing on remote patient monitoring for aging adults. He also applies his extensive experience in leadership and innovation as a Professor of Practice at Arizona State University and through board memberships in several companies.
Parazynski's memoir "The Sky Below" encapsulates his thrilling adventures and the valuable lessons from navigating extreme environments. As a speaker, he frequently explores themes of leadership, resilience, and risk management, drawing upon his unique experiences in outer space and the most extreme locales on Earth to engage and inspire his audiences.
Overall, Parazynski's life reflects a profound commitment to exploration and innovation, making significant contributions across multiple fields and continually pushing the boundaries of human potential. His story is a powerful illustration of how diverse experiences can be integrated to lead and innovate in complex, high-stakes environments.
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Scott's Experience:
- Fourteen years of C-suite and Board level experience in product and technology development and commercialization within aerospace, aviation, biotechnology, robotics, and medical devices.
- Seventeen years of experience as a Mission Specialist Astronaut, Spacewalker, and Inventor of Extravehicular Activity (EVA) tools and medical devices.
- Prolific inventor successful in securing numerous patents for leading edge products and technologies.
- Articulate communicator and presenter with notoriety as a keynote speaker, lecturer, and best-selling author.
- Creative problem-solver adept in guiding diverse mindsets through unchartered areas to identify new opportunities for growth and technology advancement.
Additional Topics:
- Strategic Planning
- P&L Management
- Venture Capital & Private Equity Funding
- Board Governance & Leadership
- Product/Technology Innovation
- Interdisciplinary Team Leadership
- Technology Roadmap Development
- Talent Acquisition
- Global Business Development
- Risk Management
- Infrastructure Development
- Performance Management
- Marketing & Promotional Strategies
- Investor Relations
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