Aleksey Matyushev, CEO & Co-Founder of Natilus

In this episode we speak with Aleksey Matyushev, CEO and Co-Founder of Natilus, about his journey from aerospace engineering to building a new aircraft manufacturer.Aleksey shares how his family’s early hustle in Ukraine shaped his mindset, then covers lessons from earlier startups, including speed to market, supplier leverage, and pushing products out before perfection.The conversation moves into Nautilus, why blended wing body aircraft suit air freight, how e-commerce demand drives volume constraints in traditional designs, and why aviation needs new manufacturing capacity. Aleksey explains the personal sacrifices of founding, why the industry’s “aircraft take forever” belief is overstated, and what it takes to certify new platforms without stalling innovation. He closes with practical advice for founders, build with a balanced team, learn fast, and commit fully to the mission.The Techne Connect Podcast 🎧Thank you for listening to Techne Connect! This podcast takes you inside the companies and conversations shaping the future of engineering.From space and defence to robotics, AI, clean energy, advanced manufacturing and next-generation mobility, each episode features the founders, engineers and technology leaders building tomorrow's world.Through candid discussions on innovation, leadership, product development and career journeys, the podcast uncovers the ideas, challenges and breakthroughs driving the world's fastest-moving industries. Whether you're an engineer, founder, investor or simply fascinated by emerging technology.Techne Connect offers a front-row seat to the people creating what's next. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.