The SAF Podcast with Jim Lockheed, JetBlue Ventures

The latest episode of The SAF Podcast is this week with, Jim Lockheed, Investment Principal, JetBlue Ventures. Jim gives us an insider's perspective on the intersection of aerospace, entrepreneurship, and venture capital. From his time in the Air Force to his stint at Boeing and his foray into the world of drones, Jim's unique journey is one you wouldn't want to miss. Plus, he shares his optimism about the future of drones and VTOLs, and reveals how JetBlue Ventures scouts for groundbreaking technologies and startups in the aviation sector. Ever wondered about the hurdles and opportunities that come with investing in sustainable technologies? We delve deep into this topic, discussing the financing gap between early-stage and project financing, the critical role of techno-economic analysis, the importance of scalability and how critical the relationship with the airline JetBlue is in making investment decisions. We also shed light on the potential of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to revolutionize the aviation industry and offer practical advice to scientists and entrepreneurs seeking funding for their SAF processes. We also discuss there first SAF investment, The Air Company, and what makes them special.How do we strike a balance between financial returns and sustainability impact? Jim Lockheed shares his views on this and explains how strategic funds and partnerships can help us achieve our decarbonisation goals.Find out more about Jim and JetBlue Ventures here: https://www.jetblueventures.com/You can listen to our recent episode with Daniel Bloch, IATA, here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2202964/13989712SAF Investor LondonThis conference serves as a nexus for innovators, customers, financiers, regulators, suppliers, and advisors, forging partnerships that will drive change. SAF Investor London 2024 isn't a conference for debating the merits of SAF; it's about convening the dealmakers who can effect real transformation.Join over 200 leaders in the SAF Industry for two days of stimulating debates, discussions and plenty of networking.You can find out more about SAF Investor and our conference in London here: https://www.safinvestor.com/Host: Al Whyte, SAF InvestorProducer: Oscar Henderson, SAF Investor