David Kirtley
Member at YPO
David Kirtley is the Founder and CEO of Helion Energy, a privately funded fusion electricity company. He previously held research and engineering roles at Air Force Research Laboratory, MSNW, NASA Glenn Research Center, and Red River Engineering.
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YPO Member 2023–present · current
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Helion Energy Founder and CEO 2010–present, Co-founder and CEO · current
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MSNW Principle Investigator and Fusion Lead 2011–2017, Propulsion Lead 2008–2017 · past
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University of Michigan Plasmadynamics Laboratory Graduate Student Researcher 2003–2008 · past
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Air Force Research Laboratory Research Scientist 2001–2008 · past
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NASA Glenn Research Center Lewis Graduate Fellowship 2001 · past
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Red River Engineering Electrical Engineer 1998–1999 · past
Education
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Y Combinator 2014
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University of Michigan - Rackham Graduate School PhD, Aerospace Engineering · 2003–2008
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University of Michigan Master's degree, Nuclear Engineering · 2003–2005
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University of Michigan Master's degree, Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering · 2003–2005
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University of Michigan BS, Aerospace Engineering · 1999–2001
Organizations
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YPO Member 2023–present · current
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Helion Energy Founder and CEO 2010–present, Co-founder and CEO · current
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MSNW Principle Investigator and Fusion Lead 2011–2017, Propulsion Lead 2008–2017 · past
Education
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Y Combinator 2014
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University of Michigan - Rackham Graduate School PhD, Aerospace Engineering · 2003–2008
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University of Michigan Master's degree, Nuclear Engineering · 2003–2005
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University of Michigan Master's degree, Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering · 2003–2005
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University of Michigan BS, Aerospace Engineering · 1999–2001
