Convocation: Scott Olson

Scott Olson is known worldwide as the man who invented, named and marketed Rollerblades, praised by Time magazine as one of the 100 coolest products of the 20th century, alongside computers, cell phones and Post-it notes. The success of slapping four roller skate wheels down the middle of an ice skate was only the beginning for Scott; after growing bored with rowing on a stationary rowing machine in an indoor gym, Scott thought: "Why can’t I put this thing on wheels and go outside?" And his next successful invention, Rowbike, was born. Scott has gone on to invent and market many products, including Antarctic Lawn Penguins, Lunar Bed, Kong Pong and his biggest endeavor yet: a cross between cycling, riding a roller coaster and human-powered flight known simply as Sky Bike. With the same passion and excitement it took to create his inventions, Scott shared his exciting entrepreneurial journey and the keys to his success in his convocation address: "Fit Innovation: Exercise Your Entrepreneurial Spirit."