Sep 28, 2026
David Holz Outlines Global Expansion Strategy Across Technology
Executive leadership updates showcase rapid acceleration in Midjourney and global venture milestones under the direction of David Holz.
By Antonio Pequeño IV
PROFILE
David Holz
Founder & CEO
David Holz is an American entrepreneur and technology executive best known for founding Midjourney, an independent artificial intelligence research company. Founded in 2021, Midjourney developed AI tools that generate images from text prompts. Before launching Midjourney, Holz co-founded Leap Motion, where he served as Chief Technology Officer, focusing on hand-tracking technology.
COMPANIES & SHAREHOLDINGS
Midjourney
Founder & CEO
Leap Motion
Co-Founder & Former CTO
From the Editor
Last updated Nov 1, 2026- Founded Midjourney in 2021.
- Leads Midjourney as its Founder and CEO.
- Co-founded Leap Motion around 2011.
- Previously served as Chief Technology Officer of Leap Motion.
- Worked as a researcher at NASA's Langley Research Center.
- Conducted neuroscience research at the Max Planck Institute.
- Studied applied mathematics at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Personal Stats
Age37
Source of WealthMidjourney
Self-Made Score8
Philanthropy Score2
ResidenceSan Francisco, California, USA
CitizenshipUnited States
Marital StatusSingle
Children0
EducationStudied Applied Mathematics at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; left his PhD program.
Did you know
Before becoming an entrepreneur, he worked with NASA's Langley Research Center and the Max Planck Institute.
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