Our team
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CEO / CTO - Commercial Multiengine Pilot
Alex is a multi-time founder. Winning an Apple Design Award after leaving high school, then studying Aerospace Engineering and Computer Science at MIT, Alex’s background is at the intersection of aviation and software.
After Boeing Research, Alex led flight simulation at BETA Technologies then at Merlin Labs. His expertise in flight simulation is matched by his passion for technology, startups and aviation.
COO - Airline Transport Pilot
Sam has seven years of flight experience in civilian and military contexts. He is commercially rated on airplanes, helicopters, and seaplanes, and has flown all over the world.
With a Masters in Technology and Policy at MIT, Sam combines his love of flying with an understanding of how technology can improve pilot training and safety.
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