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Did you know that nearly half the planet still isn’t connected? In many places, getting essential supplies like medicine and food is not only costly, it’s nearly impossible. But what if we were standing on the edge of a breakthrough that could change all of that?

On this episode of All About Business, we're joined by Mark Dorey, co-founder and CEO of Straightline Aviation. A pioneering company building hybrid airships designed to deliver cargo to the most remote corners of the world.

No roads, no airports - no problems. It’s a bold mission with the power to reshape global logistics and unlock new possibilities for connection, commerce, and care.

Mark shares how he turned an ambitious idea into a real business, what to look for in the right business partner, and some of the great lessons he learned when working alongside Richard Branson.

01:42 Introduction

04:04 How Does an Airship Work?

06:55 Why the Early Popularity of Airships?

12:04 The Customer Benefits of Airships

19:06 Mark's Early Career

24:15 Changing Business Models

29:51 Future Scale

32:07 Learning from Richard Branson

34:35 Delegation and Accountability

44:49 Pros and Cons of Business Partners

47:17 Negotiating and Establishing Business Relationships

51:10 Business Opportunity Check List

52:43 Establishing Shared Vision and Trust

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