In this episode we speak with Aleksey Matyushev, CEO and Co-Founder of Natilus, about his journey from aerospace engineering to building a new aircraft manufacturer.
Aleksey shares how his family’s early hustle in Ukraine shaped his mindset, then covers lessons from earlier startups, including speed to market, supplier leverage, and pushing products out before perfection.
The conversation moves into Nautilus, why blended wing body aircraft suit air freight, how e-commerce demand drives volume constraints in traditional designs, and why aviation needs new manufacturing capacity. Aleksey explains the personal sacrifices of founding, why the industry’s “aircraft take forever” belief is overstated, and what it takes to certify new platforms without stalling innovation. He closes with practical advice for founders, build with a balanced team, learn fast, and commit fully to the mission.
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