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Blake Scholl

02/15/25

@ Y Combinator

Founders don't need to be limited by their formal credentials; the most ambitious startup ideas can often be surprisingly achievable and may be hiding in plain sight.

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How Blake Scholl Built The First Independent Supersonic Jet

@ Y Combinator

How Blake Scholl Built The First Independent Supersonic Jet

02/15/25

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