Ozan Varol

Ozan Varol is an award-winning professor of law, bestselling author, and former rocket scientist who worked on NASA's 2003 Mars Exploration Rovers mission. He now teaches at Lewis & Clark Law School, writes on creativity and innovation, and hosts a podcast focused on thinking differently.

About

Ozan Varol began his career as a rocket scientist, contributing to the 2003 Mars Exploration Rovers mission at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory.
After his work in aerospace, he transitioned to academia, earning a law degree from the University of Iowa and becoming a law professor at Lewis & Clark Law School.
He is the author of the bestselling book 'Think Like a Rocket Scientist,' which distills the mindset and tools used by NASA scientists for everyday problem-solving.
Varol is recognized for his expertise in innovation, critical thinking, and creative disruption, and he regularly speaks at organizations worldwide on these themes.

Areas of Expertise

rocket scientist author

Recent Podcasts

The SECRET To Achieving Your Most AMBITIOUS GOALS In Life | Ozan Varol & Jay Shetty

Topic: Strategies for achieving ambitious goals, critical thinking, and mental focus, inspired by a 'rocket scientist' mindset, including first principle thinking and learning from failure.

00:59:4612,6504455 years ago

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