David Watson

David Watson is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in technology and the arts. Currently serving as a Principal at The General Partnership and Sweat Equity Ventures since August 2021, David is also a Co-Founder and Executive Director of Zoo Labs, a non-profit Artist Accelerator that empowers artists as creative entrepreneurs. David's career in tech includes significant roles such as Chief Architect at Embark Trucks, where David contributed to the development of self-driving trucks, and as Principal Software Engineer at Voyage, where responsibilities included designing critical systems for self-driving taxis. Earlier experience includes co-founding Freq, a social discovery app, and a formative role as a Music Producer at The Zoo. David's educational background encompasses a BS in Creative Studies from UC Santa Barbara and ongoing studies in self-driving car engineering.