EPISODE 38

Recorded mid-flight in Kevin’s Vision Jet en route to Monterey, Kevin and Jason talk with veteran pilot and aviation podcaster Max Trescott about why flying can feel like a flow-state reset, and how the discipline of aviation maps to building companies. Kevin shares his path from earning a pilot’s license in college to taking a long break, then returning to aviation with structured training, checklists, and the calm that comes from repetition. Together they unpack why “it’s not hard, it’s a lot of effort,” why SOPs and emergency prep matter when things break, and the real key to learning: consistent time in the seat, the right instructor, and a focus on proficiency over deadlines.

CHAPTERS

00:00 – Flying as a stress reset and the “are you ready?” check

00:48 – Welcome to Founder Mode from the Vision Jet

02:55 – Kevin’s pilot journey: college license to getting hooked on the Vision Jet

05:23 – The founder/pilot overlap: effort, SOPs, and staying calm when things change

13:09 – Buying (and upgrading) a jet: the sales cycle, timing, and “right message, right moment”

LINKS

Connect with Max Trescott

Aviation News Talk • LinkedIn • X/Twitter

Stay Connected with Founder Mode

Subscribe to our newsletter: foundermode.kit.com

Connect with Kevin

LinkedIn • X/Twitter

Connect with Jason

LinkedIn • X/Twitter