Description: (American-Iranian engineer)
Anousheh Ansari is a successful engineer and entrepreneur who has held leadership positions at Prodea Systems and Telecom Technologies, Inc. She made history as the first Iranian to travel to space and the first self-funded woman to visit the International Space Station. Ansari's impact also includes her role as the CEO of the X Prize Foundation, where she fosters innovation and backs pioneering projects. Her memoir, "My Dream of Stars," chronicles her remarkable career and achievements.