Innovators Stage | Engineered for Greatness: Redefining What’s Possible—the Shared Mindset of Team USA Athletes and Design and Make Leaders

This panel will explore how precision, data, and design are driving human potential forward— whether it’s shaving milliseconds off a race or perfecting a world-class product.

Team USA Paralympian and innovator Mike Schultz, who competes using high-performance prosthetics he engineered himself, will share how personal challenges became the catalyst for groundbreaking adaptive equipment. Team USA Olympic gold medalist Erin Jackson will bring her dual perspective as both an elite athlete and an engineer, revealing how her mindset parallels the principles of great design. Lastly, Team USA freestyle skier Colby Stevenson will reflect on his journey of resilience after a near-fatal accident required the reconstruction of his skull. He’ll share how overcoming adversity shaped his fearless approach to competition.

Autodesk CMO Dara Treseder will moderate the conversation through the industry lens, showing how technology is making sports more accessible, expanding human capability, and redefining performance at every level.

This panel will unpack how discipline, precision, and relentless iteration translate from the ice rink to the slopes to the digital workbench. The discussion will leave you inspired to find your own competitive edge and embrace Autodesk’s “Let there be anything” ethos. Because greatness is designed and made.