Dan Goldin
Questioner · DISC type cDaniel Goldin is a pioneering technologist and entrepreneur, renowned as NASAs longest-serving Administrator, where he guided projects like the International Space Station and the James Webb Telescope. Now, through his firms Cold Canyon and Per Aspera, he advises deep tech funds and startups, focusing on accelerating American innovation. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering.
A patriot and mentor, Daniel is passionate about American craftsmanship and innovation. His interest in astrophysics was sparked at age seven during a visit to New York Citys Hayden Planetarium with his father. He lives by a philosophy of taking calculated risks and believes in hiring talent with intuition to achieve the impossible.
Unique fact: Daniel served as the 9th NASA Administrator under three U. S. Presidents: George H. W. Bush, Bill Clinton, and George W. Bush.
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They prefer to fully evaluate every situation. They generally do not appreciate an overfriendly approach and prefer to stay to-the-point. While they don't hesitate to ask questions, they are generally risk-averse and tend to be late adopters.
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Calculativeness (C) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to be cautious, systematic and analytical. Those scoring high tend to emphasise quality and accuracy.
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