Raised by NASA’s first female shuttle commander and trained as a Rice University mathematician, Bridget Youngs learned early that physical reality doesn't care about excuses—systems either hold under load, or they fail. After structuring over $8 billion in utility-scale energy deals on Wall Street and leading federal efficiency audits that saved taxpayers $25 billion, Bridget walked straight into the fire of America's hardest physical crisis: our collapsing electrical grid.
As CEO and Co-Founder of Terminus Industrials, Bridget commands the effort to build a $500M vertically integrated, defense-grade manufacturing facility in Central Texas.
By combining elite mathematical precision, Wall Street credit discipline, and the unshakeable stamina of a former 120-mile-a-week runner, Bridget shares an electrifying blueprint for taking on massive systemic lifts, managing hostile rooms, navigating public scrutiny, and leading with calm authority in male-dominated heavy hardware.
WHY YOU WANT HER ON YOUR SHOW:
Unfiltered Executive Authority: Sharp, unapologetic conversations on leading $500M physical infrastructure builds without falling into tech-bro posturing or corporate fluff.
High-Stakes Resilience: Rare, candid insights on handling intense public pushback, managing high-pressure government audits, and turning media noise into operational momentum.
Mastery of Unit Economics: Effortlessly translates complex capital structures, credit underwriting, and factory execution into clear, compelling narratives.
Broadcast-Grade Studio Setup: Remote-ready with HD camera feeds, professional audio, and studio lighting.
Topics I'm Always Ready to Discuss:
A $25 Billion Lesson in Courage: What auditing federal agencies taught me about cutting bloat, standing firm under public fire, and driving real-world accountability.
Building a Zoo with Tigers, Not House Cats: How to recruit 40-year industry veterans and build a culture that respects deep operational authority.
The Pioneer Mindset: Lessons learned from a NASA shuttle commander mother on discipline, humble origins, and managing extreme risk.
Math, Meat, and Metal: Why the next generation of great female founders will trade software screens for heavy physical manufacturing.
Overcoming Media Traps: How to stay focused on physical asset execution when external commentary tries to edit your narrative.
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