Changing Medical Emergency Response in Aviation with Rick Adams | Episode 101

In this episode, Lindsay Dyer talks with Rick Adams, Co-Founder of Skali. Skali aims to transform emergency medical response in the aviation field. Medical emergencies are a when, not an if. Limited resources in the air can create intense and stressful situations quickly. Rick covers how the idea was born and how the service works. Pre-flight screening, AI integration, and Crew Care are all features discussed as well. Finally, Rick provides lessons and advice for other entrepreneurs just starting out.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the guest and do not necessarily reflect the views of United Airlines or any other organization with which he is affiliated.More With Rick AdamsRick Adams is a United Airlines Boeing 737 Captain, retired U.S. Air Force officer, and co-founder of Skali Inc. With more than 20 years of aviation leadership experience spanning military and commercial operations, he has served as an aircraft commander, instructor pilot, evaluator pilot, operations leader, flight manager, and airline captain. A graduate of the U.S. Air Force Academy, Norwich University (M.A. in Diplomacy), and Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management (MBA), Rick helps lead Skali’s efforts to transform emergency medical response in aviation and other remote environments. He lives on Chicago’s North Shore with his wife and three active sons, where much of his time away from aviation is spent at baseball fields, soccer sidelines, and family adventures.SKALI: https://www.skalillc.comShow Notes0:00 Intro2:33 An Idea Is Born7:20 Lessons In Business & Aviation9:05 Medical Emergencies15:23 How Does It Work?18:32 AI Integration & Efficiency23:54 Pre-Flight Screening & Crew Care26:06 First Steps in Creation35:38 Advice for New Entrepreneurs40:18 Rapid Questions & Final ThoughtsABOUT LD AVIATION PODCASTWelcome to the LD Aviation Podcast! We aim to promote cooperation and collaboration within the Business Aviation community by featuring discussions with industry leaders, experts, and professionals.We know how important it is for Executive Assistants, Schedulers and Dispatchers to learn efficiently.That’s why we made this podcast to give you helpful ideas about Business Aviation.Host and CEO, Lindsay Dyer, talks to experts in Business Aviation to share their knowledge. They talk about what’s new and interesting in the industry, and give tips to help EA’s, Schedulers and Dispatchers do their job well.We hope you join us on this exciting journey to learn more about Business Aviation!https://ldaviationservices.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/lindsay-dyer-ancora/