Show Notes

(2:07) Introducing Cyrus Sigari

(3:35) Deep Dive into Up Partners and Everything They Do

(18:21) All about Flying Cars

(24:40) Future Mobility Council of Arkansas

(32:59) Arkansas as a Major Player in the Future of Mobility

(42:37) Because Bentonville

(46:05) Cyrus’ Favorite Lesson Learned this Year and Closing Thoughts

Links

James Bell 

Cyrus Sigari

Up Partners

Future Mobility Council of Arkansas

Game Composites

Fly Oz 

Quotes

“We believe that we’re at this really unique point of the existence of humanity where mobility is changing very rapidly and in such a way that it can really increase the quality of life for humanity.” Cyrus Sigari (3:59)

“[We ask the question] ‘Is it needed? Is this something that’s going to make the world a better place?’ I’m not interested in investing in another social media company or something else that’s just trying to steal peoples’ eyeballs to try and sell them something. Deeply in our hearts, we want to be supporting entrepreneurs and companies that are creating technologies that are increasing the quality of life for humanity.” Cyrus Sigari, (11:22)

“Mobility, and in particular aeromobility, makes the world a lot smaller. It brings people together and it makes borders disappear.” Cyrus Sigari, (21:47)

“[We need to move in the] right direction when it comes to educating our children around things that really matter, [like not] telling them to go sell stuff instead of go build stuff and create a future that’s worth getting up and excited about. That’s pretty darn important, and I’m really excited to see the outcome of that set of initiatives.” Cyrus Sigari, (30:20) 

“Silicon Valley is no longer a place, it’s a headset around innovation and disrupting what was in the past for a greater future. It’s no longer a thing that is completely monopolized by the coasts anymore. The heartland is really getting the opportunity to be a home for innovation and technology and support humanity in a very different way.” Cyrus Sigari (33:59)