David Jumpa is a seasoned technology executive with over 25 years of leadership experience in the automotive and connected vehicle industries. Based in Seattle, Washington, he is best known for his pivotal role as Chief Revenue Officer at Airbiquity, a global leader in connected vehicle services and telematics technology. He is currently co-founder and CEO of Fulgor, Inc. ImpLi-Fi is a light-based line-of-sight wireless data communication technology/capability. ImpLi-Fi based data communications is highly secure, in contrast to radio frequency communications. This is especially apparent to the U.S. military for whom data communications is essential in both tactical and combat environments. Fulgor, is a communications company, a software enabler, and a service provider. The company will develop, modify and integrate the ImpLi-Fi technology/capability into a variety of commercial and defense applications where high-speed and low-power are important. These applications include military, automotive, logistics, manufacturing, transportation, consumer, smart cities, and the advancement in Swarm Drones.
Career at Airbiquity
During his long tenure at Airbiquity, Jumpa was instrumental in driving the company’s growth and establishing its reputation as an innovator in automotive connectivity. He helped lead the development and commercialization of key products such as the Choreo™ cloud-based connected car services platform and OTAmatic®, which enabled secure over-the-air software updates for leading automotive brands and electric vehicle manufacturers. Under his guidance, Airbiquity partnered with major automakers and technology companies worldwide, delivering scalable solutions that enhanced safety, convenience, and infotainment for drivers in over 60 countries.
Jumpa’s leadership extended beyond product development; he was deeply involved in forging strategic partnerships, expanding Airbiquity’s global reach, and ensuring the company’s offerings remained at the forefront of industry trends such as software-defined vehicles and cloud-based mobility service His vision and commitment were widely recognized by colleagues and industry peers, who credited him with shaping Airbiquity’s legacy of innovation and teamwork.
Legacy and Recent Developments
After more than two decades with Airbiquity, Jumpa announced the company’s final chapter in early 2024, reflecting on its journey from a pioneering telematics startup to an influential force in the automotive technology sector. Following the acquisition of Airbiquity’s assets and key personnel by Karma Automotive, Jumpa expressed gratitude for the opportunity to work with talented teams and global partners, and looked forward to seeing Airbiquity’s technology continue to impact the future of connected vehicles.
His work has helped define the evolution of the connected car, influencing how automakers and technology providers deliver value to customers in the rapidly changing mobility landscape.
