Darren Ma is the Chief Financial Officer at Firefly Aerospace Inc., a pioneering aerospace company revolutionizing small satellite launch services. With more than 25 years of experience in finance, investment banking, and strategic operations, Darren has established himself as a key leader in high-growth technology and aerospace sectors. He holds an MBA from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and a Bachelor's degree in Economics from Stanford University, which laid the foundation for his distinguished career. Prior to Firefly, Darren served as CFO at Virgin Orbit, where he spearheaded financial strategies that supported the company's rapid scaling and successful air-launched rocket demonstrations. His earlier roles included Managing Director at Goldman Sachs, focusing on aerospace and defense investments, and Vice President of Finance at SpaceX, contributing to major funding rounds exceeding $5 billion. Among his notable achievements are orchestrating over $2 billion in venture capital raises for space startups and leading financial turnarounds that enhanced operational efficiency by 40% at portfolio companies. At Firefly Aerospace, Darren drives the company's financial vision, overseeing budgeting, investor relations, treasury management, and capital markets activities. His expertise has been instrumental in securing strategic investments and partnerships, enabling Firefly to advance its Alpha and Medium Launch Vehicle programs toward reliable, responsive orbital access. Under his leadership, Firefly continues to position itself as a leader in the commercial space economy, balancing innovation with fiscal discipline.