Dan Sloat is Founder & President of the Advanced Air Mobility Institute, an international nonprofit research center dedicated to educating & advocating for the broadest public benefit. He is a global top 20 AAM industry leader according to eVTOL Insights Powerbook 2024. Previously, Dan led an American vertiport company as CEO. As a United States Air Force Captain, he was responsible for orchestrating 13,000 drones. After his service commitment, Dan earned a Masters in Economics, a Masters in Business Administration, and a Juris Doctor. He lends his expertise to Women & Drones and the Australian National Community of Practice. Dan is an adjunct professor of Advanced Air Mobility at the University of Arkansas, a member of the Royal Aeronautical Society and sits on the World Economic Forum AVIATE committee to advise on the future of autonomous flight.