Alan Guichard

This story’s wild, let me tell you about Alan Guichard – dude’s the real deal when it comes to startups, law, and flying. So, Alan‘s this French-American guy who jumped into the startup world straight outta Northeastern, where he crushed both a JD and an MBA in 2014. Super sharp, right? But what really makes him stand out is how he took all that legal and business know-how and merged it with his passion for flying.

Back in 2014, he co-founded Flytenow, which is basically the Uber of small planes. Think about that, ride-sharing for tiny aircrafts. It’s wild, but also super original, especially because he was doing this right around the time the FAA was throwing shade at such ideas. And guess what? Flytenow got into Y Combinator’s Summer 2014 batch, one of the first startups from Northeastern to do that. That’s a big deal. It shows he’s not just dreaming, he’s out here making moves.

But here’s where it gets even more interesting. Alan didn’t just start a cool idea; he fought for it. When the FAA said “no way,” he and his team went legal, pushed back, and navigated some serious regulatory bullshit. He played a key role in legal appeals about flight expense-sharing rules. That takes guts, a lot of hustle, and a deep understanding of both law and aviation, which he’s got in spades.

Before all that, he had a pretty diverse background. He’s been involved with places like Carbonite, Bannerman, and even the Massachusetts Appeals Court. Plus, he’s dipped into legal clinics and private law offices. All that experience? It’s like he was building a toolkit to take on the big problems he faces now, especially with Flytenow.

What does this story say about him? It’s simple. Alan‘s all about challenging the status quo, breaking barriers, and making things happen even when the system isn’t on your side. He’s driven by the thrill of innovation and the fight to turn bold ideas into reality. His process from law, business, and aviation to leading a YC-backed startup shows he’s not just about talk, he’s about action. He’s the guy who sees a problem, fights the bullshit, and figures out a way to make it work.

Long story short? Alan Guichard isn’t just a startup founder, he’s a visionary who’s not afraid to get his hands dirty, push boundaries, and fly higher than most. No cap.