Tristan Helms

Tristan Helms is a highly accomplished electrical and electronics engineer and business manager with a relentless passion for tough tech. After receiving his Bachelor of Science in Engineering Science from Penn State University, he continued his studies and obtained a Master of Science in Electrical and Electronics Engineering with a 4.0 GPA from the University of Michigan. He later pursued a Master of Business Administration (MBA) at the prestigious Harvard Business School.

Tristan has amassed a wealth of experience in business development, technical sales, and engineering research. He has held various leadership roles, including Director of Business Development at Analytical Space and Space Business Development Manager at First Mode, where he specializes in the commercialization of new technologies and finding innovative solutions to difficult problems. Tristan has also worked with Nichia America Corporation as an Assistant Manager of Technical Sales and U.S. Army Research Laboratory as a Research Engineer.

Tristan's career has been marked by a consistent dedication to bridging the gap between the hard, quantitative world of engineering and the qualitative business realities of commercializing new tech. His nuanced perspective on the industry makes him a sought-after professional, and his technical prowess and business savvy make him an asset to any team.