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Sky Captain Industries was founded by Josh Bush and Jesse Newman, who first met while working together at Tesla. They quickly discovered a shared passion for aviation and a deep commitment to solving the mounting challenges of urban mobility.
The idea for Sky Captain Industries began over lunch one afternoon, when Josh and Jesse found themselves venting about traffic, commuting inefficiencies, and the nagging feeling that personal flight should already be a reality. The conversation naturally drifted toward their shared childhood dream of owning a flying car—something simple, safe, and practical enough to skip the gridlock and make travel feel effortless. That spark quickly turned into a deeper discussion about the emerging air taxi market.
Observing the trajectory of major players in the eVTOL space, they felt the industry had missed the mark. While companies currently in the space have developed impressive technology, their approaches remain hindered by high costs, lack of autonomy, and poor scalability—resulting in systems that are either too expensive or too complex for widespread adoption. What started as a conversation about skipping traffic quickly evolved into a clear vision for a scalable, autonomous air mobility platform that could serve everyday commuters—not just a privileged few. By the end of that lunch, the foundation for SCI had been laid.
Josh and Jesse believed what the market truly needed was a 21st-century Model T—an air mobility solution that’s affordable to produce, easy to scale, and built for the mass market. With Josh’s background in engineering, manufacturing, and regulatory strategy, and Jesse’s two decades of experience in aviation and UAV systems, they were uniquely positioned to bring this vision to life. Together, they launched Sky Captain Industries to build a fully autonomous, scalable air transit platform designed to redefine how cities move.
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As the vision for Sky Captain Industries expanded, Josh and Jesse brought on two key team members to help bring it to life: Mathieu and Carlos.
Mathieu, an expert in mechatronics engineering, joined the team after years of experience in safety testing and mechanical R&D at Tesla and with covert operational tech for the RCMP. His deep knowledge in precision systems and flight safety has been instrumental in developing and validating the RoboTaxi platform.
Carlos, a seasoned data systems architect, came onboard with a strong track record in operational infrastructure and large-scale data management. With experience optimizing data flows across hundreds of critical assets in the energy sector, Carlos now leads the integration of real-time routing, telemetry, and AI-driven system oversight for Sky Captain’s autonomous network.
Together, Mathieu and Carlos strengthen the core of Sky Captain Industries with technical excellence, operational insight, and a shared belief in the future of autonomous flight.