Scott Poteet

Scott “Kidd” Poteet served as Mission Pilot of Polaris Dawn. He is a retired U.S. Air Force Lieutenant Colonel and pilot who served 20 years, including as USAF Thunderbird #4 Demonstration Pilot, with over 3,200 flying hours and 400 combat hours across U.S.-led missions around the world. He later served as Director of Business Development at Draken International and VP of Strategy at Shift4. Kidd served as Mission Director for Inspiration4, the world’s first all-civilian mission to space. An avid triathlete, he has competed in over 16 Ironman triathlons, including four Ironman World Championships in Hawaii. While on orbit, Kidd led a talk with families of Folds of Honor, an organization supporting the families of America’s fallen and disabled service members and first responders. He now inspires audiences as a keynote speaker, sharing his message and life experiences with audiences around the world.