
David Gross
Co-Founder & CSO
Certamen
About me
I help companies navigate the challenges that come with growth strategy, operating model design, and capitalization. I operate in early, growth, and mature-stage environments and across sectors. My approach is collaborative, analytical, and grounded in real-world experience.
Today, my partner and I are building Certamen with the support of strategic partners in consumer electronics, game development, and “over-the-edge” R&D. The Certamen platform blends athletic movement, spatial computing, and adaptive AI to transform any space into a living, interactive sports arena inspired by the Roman Colosseum.
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Welcome to YTexas: BUILDING A STRONGER, MORE CONNECTED TEXAS
Wednesday, December 10, 2025 3:30 PM to 3:45 PM
Main stage
Bobby Gutierrez · City of Bryan
Joe Elabd · Texas A&M University System
John Barton · Texas A&M RELLIS
John Nichols · City of College Station
Nate Sharp · Texas A&M University - Mays School
POWERING THE FUTURE OF TEXAS (PRESENTED BY NVIDIA)
Only 31 seats left
Wednesday, December 10, 2025 5:00 PM to 5:30 PM
Main stage
Marc Spieler · NVIDIA
Arnold Castro · Texas A&M University - Mays School of Business
Prashant Kansal · ERCOT
TEXAS SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT: Featuring an International Showcase of the 2026 World Cup
Only 40 seats left
Wednesday, December 10, 2025 6:00 PM to 6:30 PM
Hall of Champions
Traci Pelter · Houston Business Journal
Ryan Walsh · Harris County Houston Sports Authority
Maricarmen Martinez · State of Nuevo León, Mexico
THE GLOBAL IMPACT OF MANUFACTURING IN TEXAS
Only 34 seats left
Wednesday, December 10, 2025 5:30 PM to 6:00 PM
Heritage Lounge
Steve Putna · Texas A&M Semiconductor Institute
Laura Marmolejo · Austin Community College
Johnnie Cain · NXP
Ross Guieb · Bush Combat Development Complex
Karla Mediate · Tesla
THE STORY OF BLUE BELL CREAMERIES (by Ricky Dickson, Retired CEO and best-selling author of One Scoop at a Time)
Only 45 seats left
Wednesday, December 10, 2025 6:30 PM to 7:00 PM
Hall of Champions
Ricky Dickson · Blue Bell Creameries