Shawn Ryan Show #225 Blake Scholl - Founder & CEO of Boom Supersonic
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Aug 7, 2025 
Blake Scholl, the Founder and CEO of Boom Supersonic, is on a mission to revive commercial supersonic flight. He discusses the groundbreaking XB-1 and the vision for the Overture airliner, designed for sustainable travel. Scholl shares his journey from a software engineer at Amazon to leading aerospace innovation, highlighting the challenges of sonic booms and regulatory hurdles. Personal anecdotes add depth as he explores the future of ultra-fast air travel and the potential to make it accessible and affordable. Passion, resilience, and the role of innovation drive his compelling narrative.
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Humble Beginnings in Basement
- Blake Scholl started Boom Supersonic with cardboard cutouts in his basement.
- This humble beginning contrasts sharply with today’s advanced test flights and hundreds of orders.
Power of Passion and First Principles
- Follow your passion even if you lack formal training or experience.
- Learn from first principles and build knowledge iteratively by focusing on fundamentals.
Sonic Boom Behavior Explained
- Sonic booms curve due to temperature gradients causing sound speed changes.
- When flying high enough, the sonic boom can curve upward and never touch the ground, creating "boomless cruise."
