David Lopez is a founder-turned-strategic leader with a track record of scaling startups, raising venture capital, and now shaping national workforce strategies in emerging technologies. After building and exiting his company Gritly (acquired in 2024), David is now the Director of Workforce Development for Elevate Quantum. He specializes in operational execution, cross-sector collaboration, and designing systems that unlock untapped talent. Whether launching a startup or aligning universities and employers, David thrives at the intersection of vision and velocity.