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Astronaut, Entrepreneur and Future-Maker - Anousheh Ansari

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Ever wondered what it’s like to ride in a rocket, and we do mean literally?


Today you get to hear first hand about space travel with our guest, the 44th female astronaut in history and the first Iranian and Muslim woman in space. Astronaut and Entrepreneur, Anousheh Ansari is also only the 4th self-funded person to travel to space and the International Space Station.


We had the best time in this conversation with Anousheh, hearing her incredible stories about the experience of rocketing into orbit.


And Anousheh is so much more than an astronaut. She’s also an extremely successful entrepreneur and co-founded a successful technology company which saw her listed on Fortune Magazine’s 40 under 40. Shortly after she sold that business in 2000 for around $USD 750 million.


A qualified electrical engineer, Ahousheh has been recognised for her innovation and entrepreneurialism with numerous awards including the George Mason University Entrepreneurial Excellence Award, and a Space Pioneer award from the National Space Society


These days, Anousheh is focused on solving humanity’s biggest problems, something she does as CEO of the X Prize Foundation as you’ll hear in our episode. It’s some of the most hopeful content we’ve heard in years!


In this absorbing episode you’ll also learn:

  • How growing up in Iran during the Revolution has impacted Anousheh’s approach to life
  • Why space was something that fascinated her since she was a little girl
  • What Anousheh believes it takes to build a successful business
  • How she and her family have made a massive difference to the space industry
  • The highs and lows of 9 months of astronaut training in Russia, and
  • How, with numerous X Prizes addressing Earth’s biggest issues, she’s hopeful about our future.

So buckle up and do not miss this inspiring conversation with the entrepreneurial and abundant thinker & doer, Anousheh Ansari.


Useful Links


X Prize Foundation website


X Prize on Linkedin


X Prize on Youtube


X Prize on Facebook


X Prize on Instagram


X Prize on X


X Prize on Tiktok


Anousheh on Linkedin


Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Content provided by Claire Hatton & Greta Thomas, Claire Hatton, and Greta Thomas. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Claire Hatton & Greta Thomas, Claire Hatton, and Greta Thomas or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://ppacc.player.fm/legal.

Ever wondered what it’s like to ride in a rocket, and we do mean literally?


Today you get to hear first hand about space travel with our guest, the 44th female astronaut in history and the first Iranian and Muslim woman in space. Astronaut and Entrepreneur, Anousheh Ansari is also only the 4th self-funded person to travel to space and the International Space Station.


We had the best time in this conversation with Anousheh, hearing her incredible stories about the experience of rocketing into orbit.


And Anousheh is so much more than an astronaut. She’s also an extremely successful entrepreneur and co-founded a successful technology company which saw her listed on Fortune Magazine’s 40 under 40. Shortly after she sold that business in 2000 for around $USD 750 million.


A qualified electrical engineer, Ahousheh has been recognised for her innovation and entrepreneurialism with numerous awards including the George Mason University Entrepreneurial Excellence Award, and a Space Pioneer award from the National Space Society


These days, Anousheh is focused on solving humanity’s biggest problems, something she does as CEO of the X Prize Foundation as you’ll hear in our episode. It’s some of the most hopeful content we’ve heard in years!


In this absorbing episode you’ll also learn:

  • How growing up in Iran during the Revolution has impacted Anousheh’s approach to life
  • Why space was something that fascinated her since she was a little girl
  • What Anousheh believes it takes to build a successful business
  • How she and her family have made a massive difference to the space industry
  • The highs and lows of 9 months of astronaut training in Russia, and
  • How, with numerous X Prizes addressing Earth’s biggest issues, she’s hopeful about our future.

So buckle up and do not miss this inspiring conversation with the entrepreneurial and abundant thinker & doer, Anousheh Ansari.


Useful Links


X Prize Foundation website


X Prize on Linkedin


X Prize on Youtube


X Prize on Facebook


X Prize on Instagram


X Prize on X


X Prize on Tiktok


Anousheh on Linkedin


Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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