Trump Taps Shift4 CEO Jared Isaacman, Space Enthusiast and Crypto Billionaire, to Lead NASA

President-elect Donald Trump has nominated crypto billionaire Jared Isaacman to lead NASA. Isaacman founded Shift4 at age 16 and took it public in 2020. Isaacman also spearheads efforts to integrate blockchain technology into Shift4's services. Isaacman’s private spaceflights with SpaceX strengthened his relationship with CEO Elon Musk, a key Trump supporter expected to influence the administration. Isaacman intends to remain Shift4 CEO until Senate confirmation.