Season 1 | Episode 19: From NASA to Startup: Madison Feehan’s Journey into 3D Printing Innovation
Show Notes:
In this episode of C-Suite Secrets, host Heather Parsons sits down with Madison Feehan, founder of Space Copy, to explore her remarkable journey from working at NASA to launching her own venture in the 3D printing industry.
Madison shares powerful lessons from her time in aerospace, the impact of mentorship on her career, and how she translates complex space innovations into practical solutions for a wide range of industries. She opens up about the importance of knowing when to pivot, the realities of government contracting, and the hurdles of fundraising as a founder.
From rugged 3D printing applications to advice for aspiring entrepreneurs, this conversation is packed with insights on resilience, innovation, and charting your own path in business.
Bio:
Madison C. Feehan is the founder and CEO of Space Copy. As an early career professional based in Edmonton, Canada with a background in advanced lunar instrument development and early-stage innovations for NASA’s Planetary Science, Heliophysics, and Astrophysics divisions, Madison’s initiatives are focused towards combining deep-tech development for in-situ resource utilization (ISRU) with entrepreneurship. Madison’s background is based in Commerce, and she holds a Harvard Business School Certification in Entrepreneurship and Innovation, in conjunction with ongoing studies in International Business. Madison seamlessly merges scientific expertise with a keen business acumen and stands at the intersection of space science, entrepreneurship, and STEM education.
As the leader of Space Copy, an international logistics and manufacturing company, Madison leads groundbreaking initiatives, driving innovation in space technology and fostering accessible STEM education, as well as serving as the G100 Region Chair of Space Technology and Aviation for the Province of Alberta, and Chair of the Lunar Chamber of Commerce. Her commitment to shaping foreign policies for small businesses in STEM through volunteer work with consortiums including the United Nations, Lifeboat Foundation, and National Small Business Association; mentoring others in sciences and propelling innovation and collaboration across borders with visionary leadership.
To connect with our guest, click on the links below:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/madison-c-feehan/
https://linktr.ee/SpaceCopy.Inc
Connect with me:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/heather-parsons-cfo/
https://heatherparsons.com/links
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