Aviator, Entrepreneur & Filmmaker; Youngest Solo Circumnavigator by Aircraft; MIT-Trained Engineer; Creator of "The Worst Trip Around the World" on Disney+
Matt Guthmiller Biography
Matt Guthmiller is an American aviator, entrepreneur, filmmaker, and professional speaker recognized for his achievements in aviation and technology. At age 19, Guthmiller set a Guinness World Record as the youngest person to solo circumnavigate the globe by aircraft, flying 30,000 miles in a single-engine plane. During this journey, he spent 180 hours in a 1981 Beechcraft Bonanza, making 23 stops across 15 countries on five continents. The longest leg of the trip was a 16.5-hour flight from Pago Pago, American Samoa, to Hilo, Hawaii. The mission, titled "Limitless Horizons," was conducted in partnership with Code.org to promote computer science education worldwide.
Guthmiller's background in technology began early. At 12, he founded AnySIMiPhones, an iPhone unlocking company, and later developed algorithms for oil price prediction and used supercomputers to analyze stock trades. He holds a degree in electrical engineering and computer science from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. During high school, Guthmiller was a finalist for the 20 Under 20 Thiel Fellowship before choosing to attend MIT.
Guthmiller became the youngest member of the South Dakota Aviation Hall of Fame, featured at the South Dakota Air and Space Museum. His aircraft and story have been showcased at EAA Airventure Oshkosh and the National Air and Space Museum Udvar-Hazy Center. He regularly shares his experiences through speaking engagements and aviation media. Since his first solo flight at 16, Guthmiller has earned a commercial pilot certificate with multiple ratings and logged more than 1,300 hours in various aircraft.
Guthmiller produces aviation content through Matt Guthmiller Media and developed the flight planning app 8Flight. He documents his flying experiences in a YouTube series and produces content for other platforms and clients globally. His circumnavigation journey inspired the Disney+ series "The Worst Trip Around the World," which follows Guthmiller and comedian Juanpa Zurita as they travel to eight destinations around the globe. Guthmiller's work continues to influence the aviation industry, promote STEM education, and engage audiences interested in flight, engineering, and technology.
Matt Guthmiller Speaking Topics
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Limitless Horizons: Challenge. Believe. Succeed.
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