The future of space is in our past | Lee Steinke | TEDxBoulder

Embark on a thought-provoking journey with Lee Steinke in this TEDxBoulder talk as she redefines innovation through the lens of time travel. She unveils the profound influence of history on our future. Discover how insights from ancient practices, parallels with Earth and space, and the concept of innovation as a pendulum inspire us to navigate the ever-shifting landscape of progress. Explore the vital role of embracing the past to pioneer the future. Join Lee Steinke on this extraordinary voyage and unlock the secrets to innovation.

Lee Steinke is a seasoned professional who strives to rise to the challenges of innovation. As the Chief Operating Officer of CisLunar Industries and in prior and concurrent roles in aerospace, defense, and energy, Steinke has dedicated her career to driving transformative change. She has made significant contributions to these various sectors, leveraging innovation in both the pursuit and accommodation of change during her two decades as a scientist, engineering leader, business executive, and advisor. She has also benefited from the privilege of working with and learning from many creative minds.

Steinke's academic background includes an MBA from The Wharton School at UPenn, an MS in Geology and Geophysics from Yale, and a BA with Distinction in Geology and Classics from UNC-Chapel Hill. Her extensive educational journey further reinforces her expertise and underscores her commitment to fostering innovation as a leader.

In addition to her industrial work and multidisciplinary education, Steinke has had a successful artistic career. The breadth of her background and experience expands her ability to draw parallels, recognize patterns, and apply lessons learned, even while she is still a beginner in something new. Innovation is, by its nature, always changing, and those skills are an advantage in iteratively reorienting to new circumstances and new paradigms along the path of progress. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx