From Hypercars to Flying Cars
From Hypercars to Flying Cars: Reinventing the Automobile
The mobility world is entering a new era. Advances in electrification, autonomous systems, AI-driven design, and entirely new vehicle architectures are transforming how humans and machines move through the world. From cars that can take to the skies to radically reimagined performance vehicles, the boundaries of mobility are expanding faster than ever before.
Join us for a thought-provoking moderated conversation with pioneers pushing these frontiers, featuring panelists from Alef Aeronautics (confirmed) and Oilstainlab Hypercars (confirmed). Together, they will explore bold ideas and breakthrough technologies that challenge conventional assumptions about vehicles, infrastructure, and the future of transportation, offering a glimpse into what mobility may look like in the decades ahead.
Meet the panel:
Moderated by Brenton Murray, a product leader and mobility aftermarket entrepreneur who has held leadership roles at Rivian and Tesla, and founded Electruck Automotive.
Nikita Bridan, Co-Founder and CEO, Oilstainlab. A car design strategist with 15 years of OEM and startup experience, Nikita has worked with world-renowned brands including Lyft, Cruise, GM, Toyota, Genesis, ONE, and more on electrification, platforms, and strategy.
Jim Dukhovny, Co-Founder and CEO, Alef Aeronautics - a Silicon Valley-based company developing the world’s first "true" flying car. A software engineer and entrepreneur, Jim holds an M.S. from Santa Clara University and has a diverse background spanning major tech firms like Ariba, Microsoft, and Yahoo, as well as the San Francisco entertainment industry.
Len Forsch, Executive Initiatives, Lucid Motors. Senior PM, Executive Initiatives - leading enterprise-wide transformation programs, focused on advancing digital thread integration and delivering executive-level insights that drive innovation in modern mobility.
Sue Kaur, Lead Systems Engineer, ATMS at NASA Ames Research Center. Specializing in aerospace systems engineering, overseeing the integration of autonomous systems, advanced modeling, and regulatory alignment efforts to drive innovation and the commercialization of next-generation aviation systems.
This special panel will be filmed live on April 21 at 6 PM in the studios of MidPen Media Center, giving attendees the rare opportunity to be part of the studio audience as the discussion unfolds. Seating is very limited, creating an intimate environment for an evening of insight, inspiration, and networking with fellow innovators and mobility enthusiasts. Secure your seat early and join us for a look at what comes after the automobile as we know it.