John Baum

John Baum is a leader in strategic development and implementation of air and space technologies. They served as a USAF Fighter Weapons School Graduate and Instructor, Thunderbirds Demonstration Pilot, and co-founder of Draken International. Currently, John holds multiple positions, including President and CEO of The Baum Group, and is the Vice President of Business Development at Vast, where they are developing the world's first artificial gravity space station. Their extensive background includes roles as a Requirements Officer, Commander, and Philanthropy Director for the Polaris Program. John earned degrees from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and George Mason University.