In this episode, Avetis Antaplyan interviews Christian Boucousis, a former fighter pilot and founder of Afterburner. Christian Boucousis shares his journey from childhood dream to becoming a fighter pilot and how he transitioned to the business world. He explains the importance of speed and situational awareness in technology and how the fighter pilot mindset can be applied to improve decision-making and execution in business. Christian also discusses the underinvestment in planning and the need for clarity and autonomy in organizations. He emphasizes the importance of creating a flawless execution system and reducing meeting culture. In this conversation, Christian discusses the mindset gap and the importance of curiosity and action in closing that gap. He also emphasizes the GID (Get It Done) mindset and how it can help teams become more agile and efficient. Planning with intention is highlighted as a key factor in achieving success, and the difference between deep performance and high performance is explored. The flawed mindset of agile is discussed, and the concept of deep performance as a more human and effective model is introduced. Finally, Christian talks about his book, 'On Time, On Target,' and how it provides insights into the fighter pilot mindset and flawless execution.