David Young

About David Young

I thrive in helping early-stage businesses grow and reach their full potential by leveraging my expertise and network in multiple industries with a focus on private aviation, entertainment, and low-emissions mobility. I see opportunities where others have yet to look for them and I have taken “moonshot” concepts from inception to the world’s stage, literately and figuratively. AVIATION CONSULTING: Consultancy clients have included Beyond Aero, the world\'s first electric business aircraft using hydrogen propulsion, and the Advanced Air Mobility Institute which leverages revolutionary new aircraft and a broad array of innovative technologies to safely, quickly, and sustainably move people and goods.NEW VENTURES: I founded several private aviation companies, including the music-touring specialist brokerage YoungJets, which I sold to UK’s Victor Private Jets.I raised capital and built a member-only air shuttle service to Maui on VIP-configured 737s with a mission to reduce CO₂ by decreasing private jet travel and eliminating the friction for affluent second homeowners traveling to the island frequently. I co-founded the nation\'s first VIP alternative-fuel mobility service, Environmental Vehicle Outfitters (EVO), which served a loyal niche of Hollywood A-List actors and entertainment companies making a statement by traveling in our clean-fuel SUVs, before Tesla hit the streets.I started my career discovering alternative rock bands from the garage to seven-figure record and publishing deals, platinum records,#1 songs, and a Billboard Award for the bands under my management and development. EXPERIENTIAL & ACTIVATIONS: While in aviation, in addition to overseeing world tours for global superstar musical acts, I launched a concept called Jetspectacular, a brand activation in the air that paired artists like Rihanna, Calvin Harris & Kendrick Lamar to activate brands like Bacardi, Vox Media, AT & T Global & Reebok, “breaking the internet” on multiple occasions gaining over 4 billion earned media impressions. At ROAM Maui, I developed strategic partnerships to heighten the onboard experience by signing Chef Charlie Palmer on as Culinary Advisor, and in response to the Lahaina Wild Fire tragedy on Maui, I partnered with NGO powerhouse Direct Relief to cargo flights on the Boeing 737 filled with essential medical supplies and medicines for affected residents in critical need.I am also a proud father of two boys and a loving husband. I enjoy surfing, snowboarding, international travel, making music, and living at the beach in paradise.

Experience

1. CEO Co-founder

   Trueskies

   Jan 2024 — Present · Montecito, CA, US

Education

• San Diego State University

  BA, Advertising, Marketing

  1985 — 1989

Skills

• Event Planning
• Music
• Charter
• Recording
• Logistics Management
• Public Relations
• Business Strategy
• Business Process Improvement
• Music Industry
• Sales Management
• Airlines
• Program Management
• Entrepreneurship
• Management
• Aircraft
• Entertainment
• Event Management
• Social Media
• Strategic Partnerships
• Record Labels
• Customer Service
• Aviation
• Sales
• Portfolio Management
• Music Production
• Tourism
• Band
• Flights