Aerospace Innovation Leader & Technology Entrepreneur; Founder & CEO at Boom Supersonic; Pioneer in Sustainable Supersonic Aviation

Denver, CO, USA
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Blake Scholl Biography

Blake Scholl is an American technology entrepreneur and the founder and CEO of Boom Supersonic, a company focused on advancing high-speed air travel and sustainable aviation. Scholl entered Carnegie Mellon University on a scholarship, majoring in computer science after leaving high school early. He began his career at Amazon as a software engineer, developing personalized and automated merchandising software and leading initiatives that generated significant revenue. Scholl also contributed to the automation of digital advertising, enabling advertisers to promote niche products to targeted customers.

In the technology sector, Scholl co-founded Kima Labs, a mobile technology startup later acquired by Groupon, where he held executive roles overseeing relevance, email, and search operations. With a background in software engineering and advertising technology, Scholl transitioned to the aviation industry, driven by a longstanding interest in aerospace innovation. He pursued self-directed study in aerospace engineering, building aerodynamics models and seeking expert feedback to inform the development of commercial supersonic flight.

Scholl established Boom Supersonic with the objective of making high-speed travel more accessible. Under his leadership, the company achieved several milestones, including the XB-1 demonstrator breaking the sound barrier as the first privately funded startup to do so without government support. The XB-1 reached an altitude of 35,290 feet and Mach 1.122, marking a significant achievement in independently developed supersonic aviation. This accomplishment earned Boom Supersonic the AIAA Reed Aeronautics Award for notable achievements in aeronautics. The XB-1 also demonstrated the elimination of the sonic boom at ground level using Mach cutoff technology, contributing to regulatory changes that facilitated the legalization of supersonic commercial flight in the United States.

Major airlines, including United, American, and Japan Airlines, have placed orders and pre-orders for 130 Overture supersonic airliners. Boom Supersonic has developed a digital manufacturing pipeline capable of producing turbine blades from computer models to finished parts within 24 hours, supporting advancements in aerospace manufacturing. Scholl also introduced Superpower, a ground-based power turbine based on the Overture engine core, designed to generate revenue and test data ahead of commercial flights. The company has committed to net-zero carbon emissions and the use of sustainable aviation fuels, setting new standards for environmentally responsible supersonic travel.

Scholl is recognized for his insights on entrepreneurship, aerospace technology, and the future of global connectivity, speaking at international forums such as the World Economic Forum and Y Combinator's Startup School. He has discussed the adaptability of knowledge and skills in pursuing transformative goals, sharing his experience transitioning from software engineering to leading advancements in supersonic aviation.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 11/03/2026.

Blake Scholl Videos

How Blake Scholl Went to Mach Speeds: The Boom Supersonic Story

How Blake Scholl Went to Mach Speeds: The Boom Supersonic Story

In this episode of Minus One, Aditya Agarwal and Jonathan Brebner sit down with Blake Scholl, who went from Groupon product leader to founder & CEO...

Blake Scholl in conversation with Tyler Cowen

Blake Scholl in conversation with Tyler Cowen

Recorded live at Progress Conference 2025 on October 18th. Thanks to ‪@bigthink for recording and producing this video.

Supersonic flight is coming - get ready! | Blake Scholl | TEDxMileHigh

Supersonic flight is coming - get ready! | Blake Scholl | TEDxMileHigh

Technology in the 21st century is developing with exponential speed, but aviation has fallen behind. In fact, commercial flight today is slower than...

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