DAVID R JONES
Founder, Inventor, Author, Builder
The Origin of a Dream
Some dreams begin in garages.
Others begin under the stars.
As a kid, I wasn’t just fascinated by machines—I was captivated by possibility. Science fiction wasn’t simply entertainment. It was a glimpse of what humanity could become. Every spacecraft, every distant colony, every crew working together toward a common mission sparked a question:
“Why can’t we build a future worth believing in?”
Those stories stayed with me.
Over the years, I became an inventor, designer, author, and entrepreneur, always driven by the same idea: solve real problems through intelligent design. My early work focused on creating safer, stronger, more adaptable technologies for the people who protect and serve our communities. But eventually I realized something. Technology alone doesn’t change the future.
People do. That realization became the foundation of Valkron. Not simply as a company…
…but as a place where imagination meets engineering.
From Vehicles to Visions
Every prototype.
Every patent.
Every late night sketch.
Every lesson learned.
They all led to something larger than I originally imagined.
Starbase One is the realization of a dream I’ve carried for decades.
It combines science fiction, engineering, storytelling, education, leadership, and immersive adventure into one experience designed to inspire curiosity and ignite ambition.
When someone walks through the doors of Starbase One, I don’t want them to simply watch a story.
I want them to become part of one.
Because somewhere inside that next generation of cadets, engineers, rescuers, inventors, pilots, and dreamers may be the person who actually builds tomorrow.
Why Valkron Exists
Valkron exists for one purpose:
To inspire people to imagine a better future—and then give them the confidence to help build it.
Whether we’re designing new technologies, creating immersive experiences, publishing stories, or developing educational programs, every project shares the same mission:
Create.
Inspire.
Lead.
A Message From the Founder
I don’t believe the future belongs to the biggest companies.
I believe it belongs to the people willing to dream differently.
If a child leaves Starbase One believing they can become an engineer…
If a student discovers a passion for robotics…
If a veteran finds renewed purpose…
If a family spends a day creating memories they’ll never forget…
Then we’ve succeeded.
Because Starbase One isn’t about escaping reality.
It’s about inspiring the people who will one day improve it.
Welcome aboard.
The mission is just beginning.
— David R. Jones
Founder, Valkron Experience Centers™