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From the future of flight to brand building, insight from Liquidity Summit 2024 | E1969

Jun 20, 2024

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Explore the future of flight with talks on aviation safety, air taxis, and brand building at the Liquidity Summit 2024. Learn about advancements in electric aircraft technology, partnerships for seamless travel experiences, and the importance of sales teams and compliance in traditional industries. Discover insights on building fandoms, transformative relationships, and advertising focus shifts towards platforms like TikTok.

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Building strong emotional connections with consumers is vital for brand success in the market.

Continuous improvement in aviation safety through innovative technologies and thorough investigations is essential for industry growth.

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Building Entertainment Companies through Products

The focus is on building entertainment companies that monetize their content through products, aiming to evoke strong emotions in consumers. The example of Liquid Death showcases a tension-driven story that challenges perceptions and stands out in the market, emphasizing the need to create engaging products that spark curiosity and emotional responses.

Founders, Purpose, and Consumer Demand

01:28

Intro

4min

Ensuring Aviation Safety and Enhancing Pilot Training

6min

Revolutionizing Flight Simulation and Urban Transportation Challenges

4min

Advancements in Electric Aircraft Technology

6min

Innovative Business Communication with Open Phone & Partnerships for Seamless Travel Experiences

2min

Future of Flight and Building Brands in Today's Market

7min

Importance of Sales Teams, SOC 2 Compliance, and M&A Opportunities in Traditional Industries

3min

Building Fandoms and Transformative Relationships

12min

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Todays show:

Alex leads us into two great talks from Liquidity Summit 2024. First we have Sky Dayton’s “Aviation Safety, Air Taxis and the Future of Flight” (3:28), followed by Mike Jones’ with “Lessons in Brand Building” (24:14)

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(0:00) Teaser of both speakers.

(1:33) Alex kicks off the show.

(3:28) Sky Dayton’s talk “Aviation Safety, Air Taxis and the Future of Flight”.

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(24:14) Mike Jones’ talk “Lessons in Brand Building”

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(44:30) Wrap up with Alex.

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