{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/5f15aaf5ea96cb0d9679b721/667b0b5b0d0708c0968f3c06?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Building the Future of Aviation with Kevin Noertker of Ampaire","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/5f15aaf5ea96cb0d9679b721/1719513231675-e5013a4d685f3433f110d36b38557250.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>In this episode of the Give First podcast, hosts David Cohen is joined by <a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinnoertker/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Kevin Noertker</a>, CEO and co-founder of <a href=\"https://www.ampaire.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Ampaire</a>. Kevin shares his journey from aspiring astronaut and NASA engineer to leading a revolutionary Techstars-backed company.</p><p>Ampaire is advancing hybrid electric aviation, aiming to cut aircraft fuel usage by 50-70%, addressing both environmental and economic issues in the aviation sector.&nbsp;</p><p>Kevin discusses the concept of 'invariant milestones' for setting and achieving ambitious goals, the challenges of blending the automotive and aviation industries, and the importance of resilient, mission-driven leadership.&nbsp;</p><p>The episode also covers Ampaire's fundraising journey, strategic decisions, and Kevin's commitment to the entrepreneurial community.</p><p><br></p><p>Follow David Cohen on Twitter<a href=\"https://twitter.com/davidcohen\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> @davidcohen</a></p><p><br></p><p>Listen &amp; subscribe to the Give First podcast on <a href=\"https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/give-first/id1462357721\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href=\"https://open.spotify.com/show/5dA6Pl7MU6C2mygaxc9mCi\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Spotify</a>, and <a href=\"https://givefirst.techstars.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">more</a>.</p>","author_name":"Techstars"}