Jim Dukhovny
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Jim Dukhovny is an American entrepreneur and innovator, known primarily as the founder and CEO of Alef Aeronautics,[1][2] a company dedicated to developing electric flying cars.[3]
Jim Dukhovny | |
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 Jim Dukhovny during his presentation on October 19, 2022 | |
| Born | Kyiv, Ukraine |
| Nationality | American |
| Education | University of California, Berkeley Santa Clara University Stanford University |
| Occupation(s) | Entrepreneur, Innovator |
| Title | CEO of Alef Aeronautics |
| Father | Leonid Dukhovny |
Early life and education
Jim Dukhovny was born in Kyiv, Ukraine, then part of the Soviet Union. His father, Leonid Dukhovny, was a singer-songwriter, poet, and scientist. In 1992, following the dissolution of the Soviet Union, his family immigrated to the Bay Area, settling in Palo Alto, California.[4] Dukhovny attended Palo Alto High School and later pursued higher education at the University of California, Berkeley, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree. He subsequently obtained a master's degree from Santa Clara University and received a certificate in global business (BUS-217) from Stanford University.[5]
Career
Dukhovny began his professional career in 2002 as the founder and CEO of DjWizard Presentation Promotion, organizing and hosting various events and shows in Silicon Valley[6] He was the president of the Science Fiction Society of Silicon Valley and contributed to the architecture of Windows 10, Walmart's online imaging system, and a number of Yahoo and Nortel Networks products.[6][5]
Alef Aeronautics
In October 2022, Jim Dukhovny, along with three co-founders, launched Alef Aeronautics, a company focused on developing flying cars.[2][7] As president and CEO, Dukhovny led efforts to secure multiple rounds of funding and increase the company's valuation. The team unveiled a flying prototype car in San Mateo, California, which represents a new development in personal transportation.[8] Jim Dukhovny led the development of the Alef Model A project, which features an unusual configuration where the car's hollow body and slab-like sides transform into a biplane wing when in flight, while the cabin remains upright.[1][9]
References
- ^ a b Isidore, Chris (July 6, 2023). "A flying car prototype just got an airworthiness certificate from the FAA". CNN. Retrieved 2024-06-07.
- ^ a b Browne, Ryan (March 4, 2024). "Alef CEO: 2025 target for flying car 'actually pretty realistic'". CNBC. Retrieved 2024-06-07.
- ^ Alef CEO Jim Dukhovny talks FAA's approval of Alef's flying car. CNBC Television. July 13, 2023. Retrieved 2024-06-05.
- ^ Demicheva, Valerie (March 30, 2023). "In Silicon Valley, Alef's post-Soviet CEO imagines a future with flying cars". The Jewish News of Northern California. Retrieved 2024-06-07.
- ^ a b "Future of Transportation". ACG. April 25, 2024. Retrieved 2024-06-07.
- ^ a b Kamisher, Eliyahu (January 10, 2023). "Q&A: Jim Dukhovny, nightclub DJ turned tech CEO. His latest business – flying cars". The Mercury News. Retrieved 2024-06-07.
- ^ Mendez, Andrew (July 20, 2023). "Alef Aeronautics brings its future vision of transportation to the present". The Business Journals. Retrieved June 5, 2024.
- ^ "Interview: Jim Dukhovny, Alef Aeronautics". Mobile World Live. February 9, 2024. Retrieved 2024-06-07.
- ^ Shankland, Stephen (19 October 2022). "Alef Debuts Model A Flying Car and Hopes to Sell It Starting in 2025". CNET. Retrieved 2024-06-06.