My First Million The insane story of Blake Scholl: the high school dropout who’s building supersonic jets
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Feb 11, 2025 Discover the remarkable journey of a high school dropout turned entrepreneur, who defied the odds to pitch his supersonic jet vision at Y Combinator. After facing skepticism, he garnered five billion dollars in letters of intent from Richard Branson. Explore themes of 'high agency' and resilience in entrepreneurship, as he navigates challenges in a competitive landscape. The podcast also highlights the quirky stories of innovative toy entrepreneurs and an electric bike pioneer, showcasing the unpredictable nature of ambition-driven ventures.
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Blake's Early Agency
- Blake Scholl dropped out of high school, then got into Carnegie Mellon with a scholarship.
- He worked at Amazon, leading a $300M P&L by age 24, before pursuing entrepreneurship.
From Hobby to Mission
- Blake pursued his lifelong interest in flight, adding "create a supersonic jet" to his startup idea list.
- He investigated the Concorde's failures and saw potential for improvement with modern technology.
Beginner's Mind
- Challenge assumptions made by experts in a field.
- Apply a beginner's mindset to uncover overlooked opportunities.
