??Why did the DRONAMICS founders finally shave their beards?

Nearly ten years on from their last shave, brothers Svilen Rangelov and Konstantin R. finally sat down in the barber's chair and cut off the long curly beards on their faces.

This was the culmination of a pact they'd made when they first started Dronamics , their bold vision to transform the cargo industry, to not shave until their first ultra-efficient, low carbon cargo drone took to the skies. Last week, that very event happened, as their Black Swan drone launched its first test flight for around 10 minutes & 21 km in Bulgarian aerospace.

Transforming a multi-trillion dollar industry, creating a lower cost and lower carbon same day delivery solution, while operating on a tight budget and in an industry that wasn't yet regulated, was no mean feat. In our latest Startup Bulletin, Svilen and Konstantin shared their main learnings, including:

1. Look for problems in your everyday life
2. External factors can play a critical role in your success
3. Sustainability is also an efficiency & affordability challenge
4. Fundraising demands flexibility
5. Don't be afraid to stick to your guns

To read their full story, check out the latest Startup Bulletin.

Also in this Startup Bulletin:

• Portfolio news from Wellen , Acre , Bower Collective and more.
• Our top recommended reads this month—including pieces from NFX 's James Currier , The New Yorker , and FF's own ??Louis Butcher
• The latest roles and events for founders this month—including where you'll find us at London Tech Week

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