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Shelli Brunswick          

CEO & Founder of SB Global LLC; Expert in the Realm of Space Exploration and Innovation

Shelli Brunswick is an eminent leader and futurist in space innovation, whose dynamic career spans roles from the U.S. Air Force to Chief Operating Officer at the Space Foundation, and now as the CEO & Founder of SB Global LLC. With over 35 years of experience, she has become a guiding force in the global space ecosystem, known for her strategic vision and commitment to expanding access and opportunities through space technology.

Her journey reflects a remarkable blend of leadership in space acquisition, program management, and strategic advocacy. Brunswick is a steadfast advocate for space innovation and collaboration, uniting commercial, governmental, and educational sectors to build a more connected and impactful space landscape.

As a prolific author and keynote speaker, Brunswick addresses audiences worldwide, sharing insights on career success, leadership, and the transformative power of space. Her acclaimed What’s Space Got to Do With It? book series explores how lessons from space can inspire personal growth, leadership, and resilience in any field. Her articles in leading publications like SpaceNews and Forbes Technology Council reflect her influence, while her work with esteemed think tanks such as the Hudson Institute and the Wilson Center shapes global discussions around innovation.

Brunswick chairs the Tod'Aérs Global Network and the Global Council for the Promotion of International Trade’s Global Alliance for Space Economy. She also serves as a board member for the WBAF Global Women Leaders Committee, amplifying opportunities for women entrepreneurs and leaders worldwide. Her honors include recognition as one of the Top 100 Women of the Future in Emerging Technology and selection as one of the 100 Voices for Our Planet, an initiative of the United Nations Environment Programme recognizing individuals for their contributions to sustainability and addressing global environmental challenges. Through initiatives with the UNOOSA Space4Women Mentoring Program and WomenTech Network, Brunswick’s advocacy and mentorship continue to propel the space industry forward.

In an ever-expanding cosmos of exploration, Shelli Brunswick stands as a beacon of inspiration, blazing trails for a boundless future. Join her on a journey that connects space to everyday impact, illuminating pathways for global leaders.

Speech Topics

What's Space Got to Do With It? Unlocking Earth's Hidden Potential

  • Go beyond the stars: Discover how space technologies are revolutionizing everyday life, from farming to medicine, security to sustainability. Learn how space holds the key to a brighter future on Earth.
  • From Mars to Main Street: Explore the practical applications of space exploration, and see how innovations developed for the cosmos are improving lives right here on planet Earth.
  • Future-proof your organization: Gain insights into leadership, innovation, and diversity in the space industry, applicable to any field. Spark creativity and problem-solving with an interstellar perspective.

Interstellar Guide to Success: Lessons Learned from 25 Years in Space

  • Embrace the unknown: Learn how to navigate uncertainty and capitalize on unexpected opportunities, drawing on Shelli's experiences in the dynamic world of space exploration.
  • Dare to try: Discover the power of resilience and perseverance, even when facing seemingly insurmountable challenges. Let Shelli's "try anyways" approach ignite your own ambition.
  • Awareness, Access, Action: Build an empowering framework for personal and professional development. Unlock your potential with Shelli's interstellar guide to success.

Lead Like a Star: Become an Inspirational, Authentic, and Grateful Leader

  • Inspire through authenticity: Learn how to lead with transparency, vulnerability, and passion, forging genuine connections with your team.
  • Grateful leadership: Discover the power of gratitude in building a positive and productive work environment. Cultivate a culture of appreciation and motivate your team to reach for the stars.
  • Beyond titles: Embark on a journey of self-discovery and learn how to lead from within, regardless of your position in the organizational hierarchy.

Why Space Should Be Critical Infrastructure: Reconsidering What Matters

  • Space for essential services: Learn about how space provides the essential data and connectivity necessary for modern countries, industries, and communities to run. It also plays a vital role in national security as well as enabling our financial systems to run. Without space, systems we rely on every day would no longer work.
  • The frontier of innovation: Space technologies may be considered something reserved for space missions, but in reality, space innovation is applicable to the betterment of life on Earth. Explore how space technologies are adapted and applied for commercial use, as well as how tech companies are taking advantage of new opportunities building for the space industry.
  • Awareness equals funding future success: Awaken a new understanding of the role space plays in everyday life. Seeing space as critical infrastructure unlocks new possibilities for funding and protections that enable the industry to protect citizens and improve their lives in immeasurable ways.

Shifting Alliances: The Role of Space in the New World Order

  • Is there such a thing as safe space: As geopolitical lines are drawn and redrawn with alarming speed, explore the role of space technologies, such as satellites and drones, amid rising conflicts. With the invaluable information these technologies provide, space could represent a new battleground.
  • Space as a global commons: Still, no one owns space; common rules and understandings have existed for decades. Learn about the history of space treaties and why new frameworks are necessary to ensure fruitful, ongoing collaboration even amid challenging times.
  • Diplomacy works: Find out how diplomacy in space have led to some of the greatest scientific discoveries of our time. From the International Space Station, to India’s moon landing, to many successful international collaborations along the way, space has always been a uniter. With dozens of countries signing on to the Artemis Accords, new possibilities abound.

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