Y Combinator Startup Podcast Building A Supersonic Plane Company From The Ground Up
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Feb 14, 2025 
Blake Scholl, Founder and CEO of Boom Supersonic, is redefining air travel by working to revive supersonic passenger flights. He shares insights on creating the XB1, the first independently developed supersonic airplane. Blake discusses his transition from tech at Amazon to aerospace, revealing lessons learned from the Concorde's failure. He highlights the importance of a diverse team and innovative solutions in addressing skepticism around supersonic travel. Get ready for a future where flying from NY to London in just a few hours may become a reality!
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Concorde's Failure
- Blake Scholl, inspired by a Concorde at a museum, set a goal to fly supersonic.
- He researched Concorde's failure, focusing on economics, not technology.
Follow Your Passion
- Pursue inspiring work, even if it seems impossible.
- Knowledge and skills can be developed; passion is the constant.
Supersonic Economics
- Concorde's failure wasn't technological but economical: high ticket prices and low occupancy.
- Improving airplane efficiency is key to making supersonic flight economically viable.