Scott’s story … takes the reader along for a wild ride. It will inspire and inform space aficionados, entrepreneurs, and business leaders alike, and is a testament to our country’s entrepreneurial spirit.

—Andy Weir, Author of The Martian



On January 4th, 2004, the Mars rover Spirit landed on Mars. The first pictures sent back included the logo of a small company in Boulder, Colorado—Starsys Research—which had built 27 motors powering the rover and its instruments. Starsys was founded by Scott Tibbitts, an ex-ski bum/nuclear engineer, from an invention made of hardware store parts and wax.

Starsys ultimately flew 3,500 devices on 350 spacecraft, its success a direct result of a corporate culture that became legend in the space business for its emphasis on Fun and Family.

Scott brings the reader along for the ride of creating a space company from scratch, providing a visceral experience of the extraordinary highs and soul-wrenching lows.  It is a must-read for space enthusiasts, Shark Tank junkies, and entrepreneur / CEOs who will benefit from the hacks and tools Scott shares for creating legendary corporate cultures.

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This is a lively and engaging story … about the creation of an organization. Scott Tibbitts reminds us that that entrepreneurship is not so much a technical process, it is a human process. What separates entrepreneurs from inventors is that entrepreneurs create organizations.

 —Andrew Aldrin, President, Aldrin Family Foundation

An amazing and FUN story of Scott Tibbitts, his company Starsys, and their journey in support of our space exploration programs. Great management tips and insight into the thinking of an entrepreneur.

—Jim Voss, US Astronaut, 6 flights, co-holder of world record for the longest spacewalk

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About the Author

Scott Tibbitts is the founder and CEO of Starsys Research Corporation. From its humble start, Starsys grew to become became the world’s leading supplier of mechanical devices for spacecraft. One key accomplishment was delivering more than 27 actuators enabling the Mars rovers Spirit and Opportunity to explore the Martian surface for more than 25 times the expected mission lifetime. Starsys became known in the space industry for its legendary corporate culture that delivered extraordinary results by inculcating Fun and Family deep into its corporate DNA.

Scott lives in Boulder, Colorado, where he continues to support the aerospace entrepreneurial ecosystem in Colorado, California, and Australia, providing mentorship and coaching for space entrepreneurs, and helping organizations transform their culture through Fun and Family. 

He is an internationally sought-after keynote speaker on the subjects of space, entrepreneurship, and the creation of legendary corporate cultures. He is actively involved in Colorado universities as a guest lecturer for aerospace and entrepreneurial programs and is the international aerospace mentor for the University of Southern Australia ICC Incubator.

He is also the official storyteller for Niwot Elementary School, and the keyboard player in the classic rock garage band “Too Much Fun,” renowned for playing the same 40 songs in the same order for more than 25 years. 

Scott is available for select engagements for:

Keynotes

CEO Mentorship

Leadership training

Organizational culture transformation

To connect with Scott, contact with him via his website:

www.scotttibbitts.com

Or email at info@level6.space

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