Anousheh Ansari

CEO of X Prize Foundation & First Female Private Space Explorer

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Anousheh Ansari Biography

Anousheh Ansari is an astronaut, high-tech serial entrepreneur and global leader. She is the CEO of the XPRIZE Foundation, the world’s leader in designing and operating large incentive competitions to solve humanity’s grand challenges. Ansari, along with her family, sponsored the organization’s first competition, the Ansari XPRIZE, a $10 million competition that ignited a new era for commercial spaceflight. Since then, she has served on XPRIZE’s Board of Directors.

Prior to XPRIZE, Ansari co-founded and served as the CEO of Prodea Systems, a leading Internet of Things (IoT) technology firm, where she continues to serve as the executive chairwoman. In 2006, she captured headlines around the world when she embarked upon an 11-day space expedition, accomplishing her childhood dream of flying to space. As a result of her mission, she became the first female private space explorer, first astronaut of Iranian descent, first Muslim woman in space, and fourth private explorer to visit space.

Ansari serves on the World Economic Forum’s (WEF) Global Future Council and has received numerous honors, including the WEF Young Global Leader, Ellis Island Medal of Honor, and STEM Leadership Hall of Fame, among others. She is a UNESCO Good Will Ambassador and serves on the board of Jabil and Peace First, as well as several other not-for-profit organizations focused on STEM education, youth empowerment and social entrepreneurship.

She published her memoir, "My Dream of Stars," to share her life story as inspiration for young women around the world.

Ansari holds a BS in electronics and computer engineering from George Mason University, an MS in electrical engineering from George Washington University, and honorary doctorates from George Mason University, Utah Valley University, and International Space University.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 09/30/2024.

Anousheh Ansari Speaking Topics

  • Be the Change You Want to See in the World

  • Space Commercialization and its Future

  • The Virtues of Space Exploration

  • Entrepreneurial Success as a Women

  • Reaching for the Stars and Getting There

Anousheh Ansari Videos

  • ATSE ACTIVATE Keynote: Dr Anousheh Ansari - YouTube
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  • Ambition, hardship, and my dream of the stars | Anousheh Ansari ...
    Anousheh Ansari is the CEO of the XPRIZE Foundation the world's leader in driving innovation to solve humanity's grand challenges. She is ...

Anousheh Ansari Books

  • My Dream of Stars: From Daughter of Iran to Space Pioneer
    My Dream of Stars: From Daughter of Iran to Space Pioneer

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Anousheh Ansari is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Be the Change You Want to See in the World, Space Commercialization and its Future, The Virtues of Space Exploration, Entrepreneurial Success as a Women and Reaching for the Stars and Getting There. The estimated speaking fee range to book Anousheh Ansari for your event is available upon request. Anousheh Ansari generally travels from and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Mayim Bialik, Alexandra Cousteau, Alyssa Carson, Carey Lohrenz and Ashley Judd. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Anousheh Ansari for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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