Taking Aerospace Start-Ups to the Next Level - Wil Benton

Accelerator programs help start-up companies and major aerospace corporations develop technology.  Will Benton, Venture and Ecosystem Developer at ATI Boeing Accelerator discusses start-ups, industry investment and the future.  Accelerator programs offer participants a lot of value, like the varied network of individuals they provide participants access to. -Wil Benton   Takeaways + Tactics  ATI Boeing Accelerator connects start-up companies with investors and helps establish investment relationships.   For both big players and start-ups, accelerator programs offer access to a vast network of individuals who bring valuable experience Industry giants view accelerator programs as a way to access and develop cutting-edge innovations   Guest Bio Wil Benton is one of the two program directors at Ignite. He is currently delivering the ATI Boeing Accelerator as the Director of Venture and Ecosystem. Wil is no stranger to accelerator programs, having developed a number of them across the UK. Wil is passionate about mentoring start-ups, and has personally invested in around 15 businesses to date.    To find out more about Wil, visit https://uk.linkedin.com/in/fatkidonfire You can also find him on twitter: @fatkidonfire To sign up for the next ATI Boeing Accelerator Program (held September 2020), visit https://atiboeingaccelerator.com/   Learn More About Your Host: Co-founder and Managing Partner for Northstar Group, Craig is focused on recruiting senior level leadership, sales and operations executives for some of the most prominent companies in the aviation and aerospace industry. Clients include well known aircraft OEM’s, aircraft operators, leasing / financial organizations, and Maintenance / Repair / Overhaul (MRO) providers.  Since 2009 Craig has personally concluded more than 150 executive searches in a variety of disciplines. As the only executive recruiter who has flown airplanes, sold airplanes AND run a business, Craig is uniquely positioned to build deep, lasting relationships with both executives and the boards and stakeholders they serve. This allows him to use a detailed, disciplined process that does more than pair the ideal candidate with the perfect opportunity, and hit the business goals of the companies he serves.