Guzman said she has two young kids at home , aged two and four . But she said that as a team they have developed both flexibility and trust . “ We have a small team ; the responsibilities per person are significant from what you would see in larger organizations . But we have a lot of autonomy within the team ,” Guzman said . She added that they trust each other to perform and said , “ There is constant communication .”
Ganzarski shared that his wife and three kids need to be “ 100 percent believers ,” in the mission . The companies , however , work together like a family – they have family events like BBQs and Ganzarski said he is cognizant of spouses and partners who embrace and believe in the work .
They hire the best and brightest and he said , “ An employee knows what it takes to be successful .” Ganzarski said they end up with referrals to other friends and family of employees , who become the newest employees , “ New employees come in with their eyes wide open .”
Nussbaum said , “ They have collected some of the most amazing talent from all over the globe to create some of this amazing technology . They didn ’ t just dip their toe ; they went all in .”
Guzman envisions industry advancement in the future by having the magni250 and magni500 FAA certified within five years and said , “ We are integrating and selling to customers .” She added that within 10 years , she would expect , “ a steady production line , and additional Type certifications for other products that we ’ ve developed .”
“ The excitement and drive of everyone to get it done , that is the biggest motivator ; everyone is together on the team ,” Guzman concluded .
Between magniX , Eviation and the Innovation and Aviation Center of Excellence focused on electric aircraft , Snohomish County has a powerhouse in the energy and aviation fields , much like Elon Musk ’ s Tesla , SpaceX and affiliated companies also dealing in the energy and transportation space .
magniX 3301 Seaway Blvd , suite 130 Everett , WA 98203 Phone : + 1 541 203 0552 https :// www . magnix . aero
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