Air taxi service Jobys CFO prioritizes recruiting
Summary
The confluence of batteries, technology, software and urbanization is creating opportunities and breaking new boundaries.” In many ways, Ford may be a stalwart of the past, while Joby represents the future. The Joby team is passionate about keeping costs to the customer low, ensuring the product isn’t only available to the rich, the way helicopter travel is, Field said. So, through volume and driving down the cost curve, we should be able to hit price points that the average consumer can pay.” With the SPAC in the rearview mirror, Joby intends to greatly ramp up its manufacturing. “There’s a tremendous amount of activity with our growth curve that will need finance’s support.” As CFO, Field is intent on helping the company make good on its commitment to environmental sustainability. “Reducing urban congestion is such a large part of our mission, and making sure we stay on track there is equally as important as normal KPIs.” Despite all of its rapid growth, Joby is still three years away from starting its customer-focused business.