Nick Tarascio

Nick Tarascio is a multifaceted entrepreneur and aviation expert who serves as the CEO of Ventura Air Services, a fast-growing aviation company based in Farmingdale, New York.1 He founded and hosted "Take Off With Nik," a YouTube channel featuring interviews with influencers, thought leaders, and entrepreneurs, from February 2017 to February 2018.

Key aspects of Nick Tarascio's background and career include:

1. Aviation expertise:

   • Licensed pilot since age 13, rated to fly jet, turboprop, and piston aircraft, including Learjets1
   • Certified aircraft mechanic and avionics technician1
   • Successful aircraft salesman1

2. Leadership:

   • CEO of Ventura Air Services since 20102
   • Led the company to significant growth, focusing on aircraft sales, maintenance, and private air charter services

3. Author and speaker:

   • Wrote "Own Your Own Plane: It Costs Less Than You Think"1
   • Gives presentations on the "pilot mindset" in business management and corporate leadership1

4. Personal interests:

   • Multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, and performer who has released three albums1
   • Enjoys biking, snowboarding, and discussing big ideas

Nick Tarascio's LinkedIn username is nicktarascio, as confirmed in the query.2