🎙️ In this episode of KKC Chats, Ammar Khan sits down with Aidan Fida — CEO of Blade Air and a Forbes 30 Under 30 entrepreneur — who shares how he closed $10M+ deals, pivoted during the pandemic, and scaled his startup to $30M+ in revenue.

From building the world’s first zero-waste carbon filter to navigating massive growth in the HVAC and air quality industry, Aidan breaks down what it takes to lead with vision, resilience, and integrity.

💡 KEY TOPICS:

• Entrepreneurship & leadership during crisis
• Pivoting to air purifiers during COVID-19
• Building a winning team culture
• The power of recognition and shared success
• The mindset behind closing $10MM+ deals
• Blade Air’s future in sustainable innovation

📌 Chapters: 00:00 – Aidan Fida's Entrepreneurial Journey 11:23 – Lessons from an Entrepreneurial Upbringing 19:00 – Growth Challenges and Resilience 24:00 – Mental Fortitude & Leadership 26:12 – High Standards in Leadership 27:20 – People Management & Culture 33:48 – Recognition & Team Wins 39:11 – The Entrepreneur’s Journey 43:35 – Future Goals & Vision

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