

S3 | E4: Supersonic Flight and Why Big Ideas Aren't Crazy
Sep 5, 2023
Blake Scholl, founder of Boom Supersonic, discusses his mission to bring supersonic commercial passenger flights to the world by 2026. He shares his journey of starting an aerospace company, the importance of simplicity and understanding in navigating new domains, and the value of learning, admitting weaknesses, and company reflection. He also emphasizes the significance of developing the skill to see unseen problems and embracing seemingly impossible challenges.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
The Founder's Origin Story and Pursuit of Supersonic Flight
02:13 • 30min
Navigating New Domains with Simplicity and Understanding
32:21 • 8min
The Importance of Learning, Admitting Weaknesses, and Company Reflection
40:03 • 5min
Developing the Skill to See Unseen Problems
44:43 • 6min
Generating Ideas, Risk Reduction, and Embracing the Impossible
50:45 • 5min