2024 is off to a strong start with Rethink Vertical’s first guest of the year - Toni Drummond. Toni is a Partner at Prestige Air Group and BrainTrust IQ.  Named as a 2023 Woman to Watch in Emerging Aviation, she is an industry expert focusing on emerging, advanced and future air mobility. 

Toni has a driving passion to enable sustainable aviation solutions.  Drummond spends much of her time traveling and speaking around the world on as a subject matter expert on sustainable flight solutions, UAS/Drones, electric & hybrid air vehicles, aircraft charter and future advanced air mobility. 

Designing, building and certifying advanced air mobility aircraft is one thing, but in this episode, Toni and host Craig Mahaney talk through what it will take to actually put fleets into service for paying customers. 

To learn more about the UAS Cluster Initiative: www.uascluster.com
Prestige Air Group: https://prestigeairgroup.com/

Rethink Vertical is presented by the Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) Cluster Initiative which is funded in part through a Contract with the U.S. Small Business Administration. All opinions, conclusions, and/or recommendations expressed herein are those of the host and guest and do not necessarily reflect the views of the SBA.

January 18, 2024 - Toni Drummond (Prestige Air Group)

CubeNexus is an innovative Oklahoma-based software company who is building the next generation of 3D data management tools for industries handling disparate and complex spatial datasets. In this episode, host Kinsley Jordan sits down with CubeNexus CEO Steven Brandt to hear about their origin story, and where they are headed. It's a fascinating conversation - and one you don't want to miss. 


About CubeNexus: https://cubenexus.xyz
About UAS Cluster Initiative: www.uascluster.com

Please note: This episode contains a few minor audio glitches that occurred during recording. While we've done our best to minimize their impact, some imperfections remain. We appreciate your understanding and hope these brief technical issues don't detract from your enjoyment of the content. Thank you for listening!

Rethink Vertical is presented by the Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) Cluster Initiative which is funded in part through a Contract with the U.S. Small Business Administration. All opinions, conclusions, and/or recommendations expressed herein are those of the host and guest and do not necessarily reflect the views of the SBA.

February 28, 2025 - Steven Brandt (CubeNexus)

In this episode of Rethink Vertical, host Kinsley Jordan dives into the pulse of the uncrewed aerial systems (UAS) industry ahead of Oklahoma’s highly anticipated Aerospace Week. From emerging technology trends and market shifts to key insights on how to effectively position your UAS company for government contracts, Kinsley breaks down what’s driving growth and innovation in this dynamic sector. Whether you’re a startup or a seasoned industry player, this episode offers valuable takeaways to help you stay ahead of the curve—and above the competition.

For more information about Oklahoma Aerospace Week: https://www.okcinnovation.com/aerospace-week

About UAS Cluster Initiative: https://www.uascluster.com

Rethink Vertical is presented by the Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) Cluster Initiative which is funded in part through a Contract with the U.S. Small Business Administration. All opinions, conclusions, and/or recommendations expressed herein are those of the host and guest and do not necessarily reflect the views of the SBA.

January 18, 2024 - Toni Drummond (Prestige Air Group)

Rethink Vertical: By the UAS Cluster Initiative

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