Blake Scholl is the Founder and CEO of Boom Supersonic, a pioneering company focused on high-speed aviation technology. Scholl established Boom Supersonic in 2014 with the vision of making supersonic travel mainstream. His background includes significant roles at Amazon, where he developed key automation and personalization technologies, and at Groupon, enhancing product relevance and personalization.
Who is the CEO of Boom Supersonic?
Blake Scholl has been instrumental in advancing the aviation industry through his leadership at Boom Supersonic. His journey from a high school dropout to a leading innovator in supersonic travel underscores his dedication and innovative mindset. Scholl's career is marked by a series of entrepreneurial and technical roles, where he consistently pushed the boundaries of technology and business, from founding Kima Labs to leading product development at Pelago.
Work History
- Boom Supersonic: Founder/CEO since April 2014
- Groupon: Sr. Director, SmartDeals, Relevance, & Personalization from July 2013 to March 2014
- Groupon: Sr Director of Product Management, Point of Sale from February 2012 to July 2013
- Kima Labs: Co-Founder & CEO from January 2010 to February 2012
- Pelago, Inc.: Director, Product Development from January 2006 to December 2009
- Amazon.com: Various managerial and engineering roles from July 2001 to January 2006
- Early career included roles at Inktomi and RealNetworks as an intern and founding GlobalWave Internet
Education History
Blake Scholl holds a BS in Computer Science from Carnegie Mellon University, which he completed between 1998 and 2001. His educational background in computer science has been vital in his ability to lead and innovate in the technology-driven field of supersonic aviation.
When did Blake Scholl join Boom Supersonic?
Blake Scholl founded Boom Supersonic in April 2014. Since its inception, he has been at the helm, guiding the company through its ambitious goal to revolutionize air travel with faster-than-sound speeds. Scholl's vision for Boom Supersonic continues to drive technological innovations and partnerships aimed at achieving sustainable and efficient supersonic flight.