In this Meet the Startup episode of the Alumni Ventures Tech Optimist Podcast, we introduce Astro Mechanica, an aerospace startup revolutionizing air travel. Drew Wandzilak, Senior Associate at Alumni Ventures, sits down with Ian Brooke, Founder and CEO of Astro Mechanica, to explore the future of supersonic flight. Ian reveals his company’s groundbreaking turbo-electric adaptive engine that promises to make supersonic travel affordable and efficient at every speed. Listeners will gain insight into how these innovations could transform both commercial and defense aviation sectors, offering on-demand, low-cost flights that could replace traditional airliners. Tune in to discover how Astro Mechanica aims to become the "Tesla of aircraft travel," redefining the skies with an eye toward sustainable, rapid global connectivity.


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• (00:00) - Intro
• (02:44) - Interview
• (50:07) - Closing

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