How does a passion for yacht racing translate into building a cutting-edge drone company?
On this episode of The Shades of Entrepreneurship™, host Gabriel Flores sits down with Dario Valenza, founder of Carbonix. Dario shares his journey from competing in America’s Cup yacht racing to developing long-range, fixed-wing VTOL drones for critical infrastructure inspection. He dives into the technical innovations, strategic partnerships, and U.S. market expansion that have shaped Carbonix’s growth.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
How skills from competitive yacht racing informed drone design and engineering
Insights into building a business around high-tech drone solutions
Strategies for forming strategic partnerships and entering new markets
The future of automated drone operations and commercial applications
Lessons on innovation, precision engineering, and entrepreneurial resilience
This episode is perfect for tech entrepreneurs, aerospace enthusiasts, and innovators looking to turn passion and expertise into a high-impact business.
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