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Boom: Supersonic speeds for everyday travel with Blake Scholl | E2006

Sep 11, 2024

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Blake Scholl, an innovator in supersonic travel and founder of Boom Supersonic, shares his vision for the future of aviation. He discusses the rise and fall of the Concorde, revealing what went wrong and how technological advances could change that narrative. The conversation dives into the upcoming Overture aircraft, designed for profitable transatlantic flights, and the evolution of hardware startups in aviation. Scholl also touches on potential partnerships with airlines and the exciting prospects of autonomous flight. Get ready for a future with supersonic speeds!

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Quick takeaways

Boom Supersonic focuses on creating a cost-effective airliner operating just below the sound barrier to enhance travel routes.

The downfall of the Concorde highlights the importance of market viability and profitability in aviation innovations.

The evolution of aviation safety reflects the necessity for gradual improvements, benefiting from historical learning rather than absolute safety demands.

Deep dives

The Historical Context of Supersonic Flight

The early days of aviation were marked by numerous accidents, yet the industry successfully learned from these events to improve safety. In contrast, the push for self-driving cars is stalling due to demands for absolute safety, which inhibits progress. By allowing innovations to enter the market as long as they are better, the path to enhanced safety can be paved over time. This approach mirrors historical developments in aviation, where incremental safety improvements were achieved following accidents.

Intro

2min

The Rise and Fall of the Concorde

5min

The Future of Supersonic Travel: Challenges and Innovations

3min

The Future of Supersonic Travel

10min

Innovative Design and the Evolution of Aviation Startups

5min

Flight Paths: Evolution of Aviation and Innovation

10min

Navigating Startup Partnerships and Entrepreneurial Journeys

4min

Navigating Entrepreneurial Challenges

9min

Innovations in Aviation Safety and Design

20min

10.

Unraveling MH370: Conspiracies and Aviation Safety

19min

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Todays show:

Boom Supersonic’s Blake Scholl joins Jason to discuss the future of supersonic flight (1:18), Boom's vision and test flights (9:25), the evolution of hardware startups (22:29), the future of autonomous aviation (1:17:06), and much more!

Timestamps:

(0:00) Boom Supersonic’s Blake Scholl joins Jason

(1:18) Commercial flight speed & Concorde history

(8:34) Vanta - Get $1000 off your SOC 2 at https://www.vanta.com/twist

(9:25) Boom's XB-1 test flights and airline partnerships

(15:04) Pricing, market comparison, and venture capital's view on hardware startups

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(22:29) Evolution of startup market and hardware innovation

(29:03) Boeing's innovation decline and attracting talent to projects

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(37:42) Working with tech legends and overcoming engine design challenges

(49:14) Cross-discipline innovation