Eli Dourado
Head of Global Policy and Communications
Boom Supersonic
Eli is head of Boom's Washington, DC office. Before joining Boom, he was a Senior Research Fellow at the Mercatus Center at George Mason University, where he directed the Technology Policy Program. While at Mercatus, he served as an advisor to the State Department and published both in academic journals and top newspapers. Eli has a PhD in economics from George Mason University.
Recent Events and Presentations
Advancing the Next Wave of Aviation Innovation
From flying taxis to hypersonic and suborbital flights, civil aviation companies are studying frontiers that were once reserved for science fiction. But, realizing the next wave of aviation innovation will require both the public and private sector to work together. Join ITIF for an expert panel discussion on the future of the U.S. aerospace industry and the polices needed to protect the safety of the national aerospace system without inhibiting innovation.
The Year Ahead in Drone Innovation
Bully or Bodyguard? Assessing the Proper Role of the United States in Internet Governance
This panel will discuss America’s longstanding, central role in Internet governance and the potential impacts to the system of proposed reforms.
