Astronaut Dr. Scott Parazynski shares his extraordinary journey from emergency medicine to multiple spacewalks—and how those experiences shaped his approach to problem-solving in startups. He reveals the mental and physical demands of spaceflight, the critical importance of team collaboration, and his vision for the future of aerial mobility. Prepare to be inspired by stories of resilience, risk management, and the profound impact of seeing Earth from orbit.

00:38 Childhood & Growing Up Overseas
01:28 From Physician to Astronaut
05:01 First Flight Experiences
07:01 Why We Go to Space
09:59 Health Challenges in Orbit
13:02 Transition to Entrepreneurship
19:06 The Fragility of Earth
22:25 Long-Duration Spaceflight Effects
29:00 Risk Management vs. Risk Taking
37:44 Learning From Failure
39:01 Building Onward Air
48:49 Hospital-at-Home & Future Tech
50:44 What’s Next on Scott’s Bucket List