David Tearse

David Tearse is an aerospace engineer, deep tech investor, and entrepreneur based in Los Angeles, California.1 He is currently the Co-Founder and CEO of a stealth startup, which he founded in June 2023.1

Professional Experience

Tearse has a diverse background in the aerospace and technology sectors:

• Founder at Stealth Startup: Since June 2023, he has been working on an undisclosed project in the Los Angeles Metropolitan Area.1
• Entrepreneur in Residence at Riot Ventures: Also starting in June 2023, he holds this position concurrently with his startup role.1
• Advisor at Skyryse: He began advising this company in June 2023.1

Previous Roles

Before his current positions, Tearse held significant roles at Skyryse:

• Head of Investor Relations (November 2021 - June 2023)
• Chief of Staff (March 2020 - June 2023)

During his time at Skyryse, he helped raise nearly a quarter of a billion dollars from top investors, closed purchase orders of almost half a billion dollars, and grew the team from 20 to 100 people.1

Investment Experience

Tearse is also an active investor:

• He's a Limited Partner (LP) in Cantos Ventures and Embedded Ventures
• He has made angel investments in stealth startups
• Previously, he worked as an Associate at Harpoon Ventures, a national security focused venture capital firm1

Education and Skills

• Bachelor of Science in Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering from the University of Southern California1
• Licensed Private Aircraft Student Helicopter Pilot1
• Advanced Open Water Diver certification1

David Tearse's background demonstrates a strong blend of aerospace engineering expertise, investment acumen, and entrepreneurial spirit, which he is now applying to his stealth startup venture.