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Turning Private Aviation into a Growth Engine | The Founding of SkyShare with Cory Bengtzen

Turning Private Aviation into a Growth Engine | The Founding of SkyShare with Cory Bengtzen

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 This week, hosts Cheri and Jason sit down with Cory Bengtzen, Founder and CEO of SkyShare, to explore what it really takes to scale a complex, capital-intensive business while preserving trust, culture, and long-term vision. Cory shares his journey from running car dealerships to building one of the fastest-growing private aviation companies in the western United States—one that’s bootstrapped, values-driven, and deeply rooted in Utah’s entrepreneurial ecosystem.

The conversation dives into SkyShare’s evolution from aircraft brokerage to fractional ownership, charter services, and innovative programs designed to make private aviation more accessible. Cory reflects on leadership lessons learned through rapid growth, the importance of crystal-clear core values, and how trust—among co-founders, teams, and clients—became a defining advantage.What You’ll Learn:
  • Why meaningful recognition leads to better engagement, retention, and performance
  • Lessons about scaling a software-enabled aviation company inside Utah’s growing tech ecosystem
  • The role of friendship and trust in building a strong co-founder relationship
  • How to attract and retain talent through clearly lived company culture
  • What it takes to move from founder-led sales to a sustainable growth engine
  • How community, referrals, and networks accelerate startup growth
  • Leadership habits that keep teams motivated during rapid expansion
  • Why purpose and execution must grow together to build a successful company

Connect with Cory Bengtzen:
  • Cory on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cory-bengtzen-95a13216/
Connect with SkyShare:
  • SkyShare on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/skyshare/?hl=en
  • SkyShare Website: https://www.skyshare.com/
  • SkyShare on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cbskyshare/


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zachary.reed@pwc.com

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