Speakers

Jim Dukhovny is an American entrepreneur and innovator, known primarily as the founder and CEO of Alef Aeronautics, a company dedicated to developing electric flying cars. Dukhovny has a diverse background in software engineering, architecture, and transportation technology.

In October 2022, Jim Dukhovny, along with three co-founders, launched Alef Aeronautics, a company focused on developing flying cars. As president and CEO, Dukhovny led efforts to secure multiple rounds of funding and increase the company's valuation. The team unveiled a flying prototype car in San Mateo, California, which represents a new development in personal transportation. Jim Dukhovny led the development of the Alef Model A project, which features an unusual configuration where the car's hollow body and slab-like sides transform into a biplane wing when in flight, while the cabin remains upright.