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HIBT Lab! Boom Supersonic: Blake Scholl

How I Built This · 23 Feb 2023 · 40m

What this episode covers

Blake Scholl, founder and CEO of Boom Supersonic, explains how he revived commercial supersonic flight with the Overture aircraft, aiming to fly business class fares at $5,000. He details the company's digital-first design approach, the construction of the XB-1 prototype, and the strategic pivot to sustainable aviation fuels to ensure carbon neutrality. Scholl also reflects on his previous ventures, including Amazon, Pelago, and Chemo Labs, and discusses the timeline for Overture's production and certification by 2029.

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Companies
Boom Supersonic, Amazon, Pelago, Chemo Labs, Groupon, United Airlines, American Airlines, Japan Airlines
Products
Overture, XB-1, Concorde
Also
Jeff Bezos, Andrew Mason

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