Scott Thielman

Scott Thielman is a renowned product innovation expert, entrepreneur and chief technology officer (CTO) at Product Creation Studio in Seattle. He has over two decades of experience leading the development of consumer, medical and industrial products for emerging and established global brands. With expertise in AI, digital health, strategic product development, and innovation best practices, Scott is considered a thought leader and serves as a regular speaker at events produced by UBM, Life Science Washington, Frost & Sullivan, Association of Managers of Innovation, Xconomy, and more. He has been instrumental in bringing numerous innovative products to market and has helped client companies win prestigious awards, including the Red Dot Design Award, Good Design Award, I.D. Annual Design Review, Medical Design & Excellence Award (MDEA), and an MD&M West Innovation Prize. Scott holds a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Washington and is a licensed professional engineer. He is actively involved in the innovation community in Seattle, serves as the Life Science Committee Co-Chair for Keiretsu Forum's Northwest Chapter, an external advisory board member for the Engineering Innovation in Health at the University of Washington, and an innovation advisor for Seattle's Museum of History and Industry (MOHAI).