Silicon Valley Girl

Blake Scholl is the founder and CEO of Boom Supersonic, the company revolutionising air travel with supersonic jets. Blake openly shares the mindset shifts that helped him overcome rejection and industry skepticism, transitioning from a software engineer at Amazon to leading an aerospace company valued at more than $1 billion. Timestamps: 00:00 - Teaser 0:54 - His early career, 14 years in tech 2:12 - "People have to declare big things for big things to actually happen." 3:31 - Working at Amazon with Jeff Bezos, the lessons he learned there 7:38 - What led him to transition from a corporate job to starting Boom 8:20 - Why he quit his stable job at 33, with newborn twins and a toddler daughter 9:06 - How much money he saved for his startup 9:44 - How he managed his time with family while building a startup 10:30 - How he started a company without formal education 12:57 - How he moved from theory to practice 14:30 - Challenges in hiring the right people 15:50 - "When I told people I was building a supersonic jet, they said, 'Are you crazy?'" 17:18 - Why you shouldn’t listen to industry experts and should check the information yourself 19:20 - No one can tell you what you’re capable of, except yourself 19:56 - The failures that can turn out to be winning moments 20:33 - The hardest day at Boom 21:17 - 3 weeks from bankruptcy – What separates a successful founder from a failing one? 22:00 - Why 99% of startups fail 22:30 - How close they are to launching 24:00 - Legal bans and challenges that stopped them 26:12 - How everything can change in just 4 weeks 26:20 - How to navigate the challenge of 3x the carbon emissions that jets use 28:58 - The costs of flying on a supersonic jet 30:18 - Why increasing speed is important and how it can drive growth in other fields 32:45 - How he manages work-life balance while working at a startup 33:35 - "The world is really open to supersonic right now. We have to move fast. I haven't had a day off in 4 months." 34:40 - The story behind the Trump photo 37:00 - Advice for someone who’s stuck with their idea of building a startup but is facing obstacles 38:00 - Stop being afraid of failure 39:18 - What he would say to the younger version of himself

00:00 - 00:25 Teaser00:25 - 01:06 Meet Humphrey Yang01:06 - 02:08 Budgeting strategy for 2025 (how much you need to save in cash, how much to invest)02:08 - 03:48 Investing strategy for beginners03:48 - 05:44 How to start your business with a website05:44 - 06:37 Three-fund portfolio: low downside risk and strong performance during prosperity06:37 - 07:30 Higher-risk instruments with potentially higher returns07:30 - 08:47 When to start investing in the stock market08:47 - 09:12 Investment schedule: how often you should invest and how to automate it09:12 - 09:36 The main rule of investing09:36 - 10:12 3 recommended brokerage apps10:12 - 13:15 Pros and cons of starting a 401(k) at the beginning of your investment journey—or should you start with just a brokerage account?13:15 - 15:43 Rent or buy: which is better?15:43 - 17:00 Investing in real estate17:00 - 18:10 Crypto: what to buy in 202518:10 - 18:47 The dangers of the crypto market18:47 - 20:05 How to pick meme coins to invest in20:05 - 20:24 How many coins does Humphrey own right now?20:24 - 21:22 Which platform to use for crypto21:22 - 23:20 Recommended % of your portfolio to allocate to Bitcoin23:20 - 24:00 You have a lump sum for investment in Bitcoin this year. When should you buy?24:00 - 24:56 How often and where to make these investments24:56 - 26:06 The worst financial decisions people can make26:06 - 26:50 When you should sell your car26:50 - 29:18 When Humphrey sells stocks29:18 - 29:57 "Ideally, I keep all cash in my investment portfolio."29:57 - 30:46 Emotional investing: What Humphrey bought that wasn’t part of his investment plan30:46 - 32:08 How to decide what information to use when investing32:08 - 32:28 Best way to pick meme coins to buy32:28 - 33:10 The % of your portfolio to allocate to individual stocks33:10 - 34:53 When to hire a financial adviser34:53 - End How to stay sane when the market goes downDISCLAIMER:This content is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as financial advice. Always consult with a qualified financial advisor before making any investment decisions.

Unlock the incredible story of Jenny Lei, founder of Freja New York ― a vegan leather handbag brand that has taken the fashion world by storm. After arriving in the U.S. without a passport, Jenny was driven to build her own business as the only way to stay in America. What began in 2020 with just 300 bags has grown into a multimillion-dollar company's. Today, her bags are adored by top influencers like Hailey Bieber, Matilda Djerf, and Katie Holmes. Tune in for a conversation that will change the way you see setbacks-and success.Links: 🎙️Follow my new Instagram to stay up to date with this podcast: https://www.instagram.com/siliconvalleygirlpodcast/ 🤳 My personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/siliconvalleygirl/📌 My Companies & Products: https://marinamogilko.ru/collabyt

Reid Hoffman is a Silicon Valley legend — co-founder of LinkedIn, one of the world’s most influential investors, and an early believer in Facebook and Airbnb.In this episode, we talk about:– The skills that will matter most in the coming years– What to learn to stay relevant in 5, 10, and 15 years– Promising niches for future entrepreneurs– And why AI isn’t a threat — it’s an opportunityFollow Reid: YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@UCmeNQxKCoV3cULPuPbcj7Ag Twitter - https://x.com/reidhoffman Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/reidhoffman/ You can order Reid’s book, ‘Superagency: What Could Possibly Go Right with Our AI Future’, here: - https://geni.us/0zd7X Links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/siliconvalleygirl/ x.com/linguamarina

Meet Samir Vasavada, a young billionaire who left school early and built a $1 billion AI company by the age of 24. He discusses the changing credibility of college and believes that universities and degrees are officially outdated.In this episode, Samir talks about how he trusted his vision early on, bet everything on artificial intelligence (AI), and grew Vise into a company that's transforming wealth management.He discusses starting from scratch, the future of investing with AI, and what it takes to hire and lead in today's world. He also reveals how to unlock your unique superpower.If you’re figuring out your own path without a traditional college degree, this episode is for you!