Ian Villa, a rising star in the electric aviation industry, has an impressive background and extensive experience in aeronautics and astronautics. With a B.S. and M.S. in Aeronautics and Astronautics from Stanford University, Ian has worked for esteemed companies such as Northrop Grumman and Uber Elevate; and now serves as the COO & Chief Product Officer at Whisper Aero. He is also a member of the eVTOLs and Flying Taxis club on Clubhouse.

At Whisper Aero, Ian is spearheading the development of next-generation, ultra-quiet propulsive technologies that are set to revolutionize electric aircraft from drones to eCTOL. During his time at Uber, Ian quickly rose through the ranks, ultimately becoming the Head of Strategy and System Simulation. Prior to that, he designed various manned and unmanned aircraft for subsonic and supersonic flight.

Aside from his work at Whisper Aero, Ian has also participated in numerous research groups and initiatives in the field of aviation, and has earned several accolades, including a spot on the 2022 Forbes 30 Under 30 list and eVTOL Insights 2022 Power Book.

Ian is a verifiable expert in aeronautics and astronautics, with extensive experience in electric aviation and propulsive design. His expertise has been honed over years of working for well-established companies such as Northrop Grumman, Lockheed Martin, and Uber. His exceptional skills in strategy and system simulation, aeronautical engineering, and product design have helped him earn his current position as COO & Chief Product Officer at Whisper Aero. Along with these skills, Ian has a strong interest in the future of the aviation industry and is passionate about transforming the way we travel.