Getting it right takes time...
We advise, invest, and lend through our lens of experience.
Fly higher
Our mission is to support ambitious companies from take-off to landing. For the Wright brothers to change history forever – it was 10 feet.
Let the wind carry the weight
Imagination
Unbridled imagination fuels our pursuit of the impossible, turning bold ideas into groundbreaking realities with fearless creativity and relentless curiosity.
Integration
Whole-life integration honors the harmony between work and life, creating space for people to thrive personally and professionally.
Improvement
Continuous improvement embraces the journey of progress, relentlessly refining, learning, and evolving every day.
Focus
Laser focus cuts through the noise with clarity and purpose, directing our energy toward what truly moves the needle.
Execution
Sustainable execution approaches growth with endurance in mind, delivering consistent results without sacrificing long-term well-being or impact.
Leadership
Servant leadership leads by lifting others, fostering an environment where people are empowered to do their best work.
Flight crew
Journey for years, not hours
2000
Moved to Austin; University of Texas. Worked at ad agency servicing clients like Silicon Labs, USAA, Whole Foods, American Campus, Tiff's Treats.
2006
Moved to Los Angeles. Surfed. Built online gaming platform for Quake Live & League of Legends with a failed but very fun startup. Caught the bug.
2008
Apple reveals AppStore. Launched a Top 10 app for Jeff Dunham, and a mobile S.O.S. app with Lloyds of London. Acqhired by Rêv Worldwide.
2013
Co-founded Patient IO. Accepted into Austin's first Techstars program. Acquired by athenahealth in 2016.
2019
Co-founded First Dollar. Raised $28m from Blue Ventures, Next Coast Ventures. Acquired by Inspira Financial in 2024.
2025
Officially launched Flying A Capital. Expanded advisory services and private lending joint-partnership.
Texas hangars
We'll fly anywhere from home base.
Austin, Texas
