David Gerson

David Gerson is a Principal Starship Engineer with a strong background in aerospace engineering, having earned both a Master's and Bachelor's degree from Stanford University. They gained valuable experience as a Research Intern at NASA Glenn Research Center and later held various roles, including Propulsion Engineer and Falcon Vehicle Lead at SpaceX. David co-founded and served as President of the Global Space Balloon Challenge, promoting space entrepreneurship and community engagement. They also held advisory and leadership positions at prominent organizations, driving innovation and collaboration across interdisciplinary teams.