In this episode, Casey Mongoven, the owner and CEO of Freefall Data Systems, shares his journey into skydiving, his experiences as an instructor, and the innovations he has brought to the skydiving community through his company. He discusses the challenges and rewards of running a one-man operation, the importance of customer service, and the future of skydiving technology.

Takeaways

Casey started skydiving at 33, inspired by a relationship.

Skydiving provided a sense of excitement and purpose.

He transitioned from academia to becoming an AFF instructor.

Founded Freefall Data Systems to innovate skydiving technology.

The first Bluetooth altimeters were introduced in 2017.

Customer service is a top priority for Casey.

He operates as a one-man business, managing production and development.

Events and word-of-mouth marketing were crucial for growth.

The Digi-LD3 altimeter features significant improvements.

Casey emphasizes the importance of safety and training in skydiving.

Keywords

skydiving, Freefall Data Systems, Casey Mongovan, altimeters, skydiving technology, AFF instructor, skydiving innovations, skydiving community, skydiving safety, skydiving marketing

Titles

Skydiving Innovations with Casey Mongovan

From Academia to Altimeters: Casey's Skydiving Journey

Sound bites

"It picked me up."

"I became an AFF instructor."

"I founded Freefall Data Systems."

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Skydiving and Casey's Background

04:30 The Journey of Becoming a Skydiver

07:35 Transitioning from Fun Jumper to Instructor

10:24 The Importance of Canopy Courses

13:27 Wingsuit Flying and Its Challenges

16:27 Founding Freefall Data Systems

19:23 Customer Experience and Product Development

22:25 Innovations in Skydiving Technology

25:30 The Evolution of Altimeters

28:31 Future of Skydiving Technology

32:15 Innovations in Altimeter Technology

33:24 Production and Manufacturing Insights

35:33 Transitioning to Full-Time Entrepreneurship

37:54 Balancing Work and Skydiving

41:15 Marketing Strategies for Skydiving Products

45:09 Navigating Business Growth and Challenges

48:49 The One-Man Operation

51:43 Hearing Protection in Skydiving

54:12 The Evolution of Audible Altimeters

58:26 Closing Thoughts and Product Promotion