Elon Musk – Founder of SpaceX and Tesla, Musk introduced the concept of the Hyperloop in a 2013 white paper. While he is not directly building a commercial Hyperloop, his Boring Company aims to create low-cost tunnels which could house hyperloop systems in the future.
Josh Giegel – Co-founder and CTO of Virgin Hyperloop, Giegel has been an integral figure in the realization and testing of the hyperloop concept. Under his leadership, the company achieved the world’s first full-scale hyperloop test run with passengers.
Shervin Pishevar – As a co-founder of the original Hyperloop One (now Virgin Hyperloop), Pishevar has been a vocal advocate for the technology, emphasizing its potential in revolutionizing transportation by offering a faster, safer, and more efficient alternative to traditional modes.
Bibop Gresta – Chairman and co-founder of Hyperloop Transportation Technologies (HTT), Gresta is known for his enthusiastic approach towards sustainable and innovative transportation. HTT is known for its unique, crowd-collaboration approach to developing the technology.
Dirk Ahlborn – The CEO of Hyperloop Transportation Technologies, Ahlborn has spearheaded numerous initiatives and partnerships across different countries to realize the vision of a global hyperloop network.
Alan James – An expert in transport infrastructure and a key figure at Virgin Hyperloop, James offers insights into the regulatory, political, and logistical challenges and opportunities associated with global hyperloop deployment.
Rob Lloyd – Former CEO of Virgin Hyperloop, Lloyd played a crucial role in the early days of hyperloop’s development, creating partnerships and garnering investments to further the technology.
Ryan Kelly – As the Head of Marketing and Communications at Virgin Hyperloop, Kelly offers regular updates, insights, and a behind-the-scenes look at the ongoing developments in hyperloop technology and its milestones.
Sara Luchian – Director of Passenger Experience at Virgin Hyperloop, Luchian is one of the first passengers in the hyperloop test runs. She focuses on ensuring that the hyperloop passenger experience is not just fast but also comfortable and intuitive.
Sebastien Gendron – Co-founder and CEO of TransPod, Gendron leads another significant hyperloop company aiming to commercialize the system by the late 2020s. TransPod has made strides in design innovations and strategic partnerships.
