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    Marc Ausman

    Experienced aviation and tech entrepreneur

    Marc Ausman is a prominent figure in the aviation industry, currently serving as the Chief Product Officer at Electra.aero. He previously co-founded and was the CEO of Airflow.aero from June 2019 until June 2022, a company focused on developing electric Short Take-Off and Landing (eSTOL) aircraft for regional cargo and passenger travel. Airflow.aero was later acquired by Electra.aero.12

    Ausman has a rich background in aviation and technology, having held various leadership roles in notable companies. Before his tenure at Airflow, he was the Chief Strategist for the Airbus Vahana project, which aimed at advancing urban air mobility. He also has experience as the Chief Operating Officer at Yuneec USA and iCracked Inc., and he co-founded Vertical Power Inc., where he developed innovative systems for small aircraft.13

    His academic credentials include a background from the University of Texas at Austin, and he is recognized as an expert in electric and autonomous aircraft technologies. Ausman is also a former Naval Aviator, holding a commercial pilot certificate with multiengine and instrument ratings.23

    Highlights

    Aug 19 · Aviation Today
    Is the Electric Air Taxi Market Big Enough for eSTOLs and eVTOLs? - Aviation Today
    Aug 18 · Aviation Today
    Airflow Exceeds $600M in Orders for eSTOL Aircraft - Aviation Today
    Airflow CEO Marc Ausman on the role of commercial electric flight

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    Experience

    Chief Product Officer at Electra.aero (June 2022 - Present)
    CEO & Co-Founder at Airflow.aero (June 2019 - June 2022), Business Consulting at Aviation (February 2014 - June 2019), Chief Strategist - Vahana at A^3 by Airbus (February 2018 - December 2018), Director (Board Member) at EAA (July 2011 - November 2017), Chief Operating Officer at iCracked Inc. (June 2016 - June 2017), COO at Yuneec USA (February 2014 - January 2016), President and Co-founder at Vertical Power Inc. (2006 - 2014)

    Education

    BS in Industrial Technology from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, MBA in Marketing & Entrepreneurship from The University of Texas at Austin - Red McCombs School of Business

    Location

    San Francisco Bay Area