Sam Waldman

Sam Waldman is a highly accomplished individual who excels in bringing together multidisciplinary teams to create innovative instruments that explore the realms of mechanics, electronics, software, math, and physics, thereby unraveling new insights into the world.

His groundbreaking sensors have played pivotal roles in significant projects such as being utilized at the LIGO gravitational wave observatories for detecting colliding black holes, integrated into the Falcon9 rocket for navigation during ascent and landing, and employed on the Dragon capsule for the purpose of docking with the International Space Station. Presently, Sam is ardently involved in the development of next-generation sensing solutions for applications in the fields of astronomy and climate change.

Sam Waldman holds an impressive educational background having pursued a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Applied Physics from Stanford University. He also completed his Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Physics from Harvard University.

Throughout his career journey, Sam Waldman has held key roles in various prestigious organizations. He is currently the Founder and CEO of Neutralino Space Ventures, showcasing his entrepreneurial acumen and leadership skills. In the past, he served as the Director of Space Strategy at Psionic Technologies, Director of Avionics Sensor Development, and Manager of Sensor Development at SpaceX, reflecting his extensive industry experience and expertise. Additionally, he contributed his valuable insights as a Staff Scientist at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and as a Postdoctoral Researcher at Caltech.