This podcast features an interview with Blake Scholl, founder and CEO of Boom Supersonic, focusing on the development of supersonic passenger air travel. The conversation covers the history of supersonic flight, Scholl's journey from a software engineer to aerospace entrepreneur, and the technological and economic challenges overcome in creating the XB-1 supersonic prototype and the planned Overture airliner. Scholl emphasizes the importance of founder motivation and pursuing ambitious goals, illustrating his approach with specific examples from his career. A key takeaway is that the Overture aims to offer supersonic travel at a business-class fare by 2029, significantly reducing the cost barrier of previous supersonic attempts.
