Dan Goldin

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Advancing 🇺🇸 Deep Tech Innovation | 9th NASA Chief | ISS + Webb + 61 Astronaut Missions

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A space cadet from the Bronx now on a mission to help Americans accelerate the deep tech renaissance.

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The Honorable Daniel S. Goldin is an entrepreneurial and scientific visionary, with the distinction of serving as NASA’s longest-tenured Administrator from April 1992-November 2001 reporting to three U.S. Presidents. He is credited with the re-emergence of NASA after the Cold War, as he diplomatically fostered east-west international cooperation and oversaw the redesign, construction, and initial operation of the $120B International Space Station, as well as guided the initial concept of the James Webb Space Telescope to assure it would see back to the beginnings of creation. As the founder of Cold Canyon, an innovation advisory company, and as a senior advisor to Cerberus Capital Management, his career spans space exploration and science, aeronautics, air traffic management, national security systems, semiconductors, advanced sensors, hypersonic, communications, and artificial intelligence. With his accumulated experience, Mr. Goldin is a highly sought-after leader in advancing American technologies and businesses.

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    Co-Creator, Chief Historian &* Futurist

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    - Present 8 months

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    Founder

    Cold Canyon

    - Present 7 years 2 months

    Cold Canyon is a boutique advisory firm for deep tech private equity funds, venture capital funds and startups.

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    NASA Administrator ('92 to '01)

    NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration

    - Present 33 years 5 months

    I served as the 9th and longest-tenured Administrator of NASA, appointed by President George H. W. Bush and also serving under Presidents Bill Clinton and George W. Bush.

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    Member of the Advisory Board

    Krach Institute for Tech Diplomacy at Purdue

    - Present 5 years 1 month

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    Member

    National Academy of Engineering

    - Present 30 years

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    Distinguished Fellow

    Council on Competitiveness

    - 19 years

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    Member of the Global Advisory Board

    DocuSign

    - 3 years

  • Vice President and General Manager

    TRW Space and Technology Group

    - 5 years

    Acquired by Northrop Grumman in 2002.

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Honors & Awards

  • 2024 Aviation Week Network’s Laureate Philip J. Klass Lifetime Achievement Award

    Aviation Week Network

    The Aviation Week Network's Lifetime Achievement Award, part of its Laureate Awards, honors individuals who have made significant and enduring contributions to the field of aviation and aerospace. This prestigious accolade recognizes a lifetime of dedication and innovation, celebrating those who have not only achieved personal excellence but have also propelled the industry forward. Winners of this award are esteemed for their visionary leadership, groundbreaking advancements, and unwavering…

    The Aviation Week Network's Lifetime Achievement Award, part of its Laureate Awards, honors individuals who have made significant and enduring contributions to the field of aviation and aerospace. This prestigious accolade recognizes a lifetime of dedication and innovation, celebrating those who have not only achieved personal excellence but have also propelled the industry forward. Winners of this award are esteemed for their visionary leadership, groundbreaking advancements, and unwavering commitment to the aerospace community. Their legacies often include pioneering technologies, influential policies, and inspirational mentorship, all of which have left an indelible mark on the aviation world. This award stands as a testament to their lasting impact and the enduring contributions they have made to the skies above.

  • 2024 Buzz Aldrin Award for Space Exploration

    The Explorers Club

    The Buzz Aldrin Space Exploration Award is awarded quadrennially to an individual noted for accomplishments in exploration of outer space that best typify the spirit of explorer Buzz Aldrin.

    Previous recipients include: F. Story Musgrave FN’94, Maj. Gen. Valentina Tereshkova, Steve W. Squyres FN’87, Maria T. Zuber FN’14, Franklin R. Chang-Diaz, and Jeff Bezos MN’14.

  • 2023 General James E. Hill Lifetime Space Achievement Award

    Space Foundation

    The General James E. Hill Lifetime Space Achievement Award is the highest honor bestowed by Space Foundation. It is presented annually in honor of Space Foundation's late, long-time chairman, retired U.S. Air Force General James E. Hill, at a special event held during Space Symposium. The award recognizes outstanding individuals who have distinguished themselves through lifetime contributions to the welfare or betterment of humankind through the exploration, development and use of space, or the…

    The General James E. Hill Lifetime Space Achievement Award is the highest honor bestowed by Space Foundation. It is presented annually in honor of Space Foundation's late, long-time chairman, retired U.S. Air Force General James E. Hill, at a special event held during Space Symposium. The award recognizes outstanding individuals who have distinguished themselves through lifetime contributions to the welfare or betterment of humankind through the exploration, development and use of space, or the use of space technology, information, themes or resources in academic, cultural, industrial or other pursuits of broad benefit to humanity. Nominations are solicited throughout the space industry worldwide, with Space Foundation's Board of Directors selecting the honoree.

  • 2022 Krach Institute for Tech Diplomacy Tech Freedom Award

    Krach Institute for Tech Diplomacy at Purdue

    At the inaugural Tech Freedom Awards, the Krach Institute for Tech Diplomacy at Purdue recognized the Honorable Daniel S. Goldin, Ninth & Longest-Tenured NASA Administrator (’92-’01), and Africell, accepted by Founder, Chairman & CEO Ziad Dalloul. Mr. Goldin and Africell received the award for advancing freedom through trusted technology. The event was attended by over 200 guests from 20 different countries and featured bipartisan representation from Congress and the Biden Administration. The…

    At the inaugural Tech Freedom Awards, the Krach Institute for Tech Diplomacy at Purdue recognized the Honorable Daniel S. Goldin, Ninth & Longest-Tenured NASA Administrator (’92-’01), and Africell, accepted by Founder, Chairman & CEO Ziad Dalloul. Mr. Goldin and Africell received the award for advancing freedom through trusted technology. The event was attended by over 200 guests from 20 different countries and featured bipartisan representation from Congress and the Biden Administration. The program consisted of a cocktail reception and awards presentation.

    https://techdiplomacy.org/event-recaps/inaugural-tech-freedom-awards/

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