Sudhin Shahani

Sudhin Shahani is a prominent entrepreneur and the Founder and CEO of Surf Air Mobility, a company focused on revolutionizing regional air travel through electrification. He has been instrumental in establishing the company, which was founded in 2021, and serves as a director since July 2023.13

Professional Background

• Surf Air Mobility: Shahani co-founded this Los Angeles-based regional air mobility platform, which aims to provide affordable and sustainable air travel by developing hybrid-electric and fully-electric aircraft. The company emphasizes reducing the environmental impact of aviation while enhancing convenience for travelers.15
• Surf Air, Inc.: Before his current role, he served as the CEO of Surf Air, Inc. since 2014, where he led initiatives to offer membership-based airline services.13
• Previous Roles: Shahani has held various positions including Executive Chairman at Surf Air Global Ltd. (2013-2023) and Director at Madefire, Inc. (2013-2018) and How 2 Media, Inc. (2012-2019). He also worked as an Entrepreneur in Residence at Anthem Ventures.14

Education

Shahani holds a B.S. with honors in Business Administration & Entrepreneurship from Babson College, which has equipped him with the skills necessary for his entrepreneurial ventures.34

Vision for Surf Air Mobility

Under Shahani's leadership, Surf Air Mobility is positioned to significantly impact regional air travel by converting existing aircraft into electrified models, thereby tapping into a large underserved market. The company aims to provide cost-effective flights while training new pilots for the aviation industry.25

Shahani's commitment to innovation in aviation technology reflects his broader goal of making air travel more accessible and sustainable for everyone.