Fireside with Beth Flippo

What does it take to fundamentally transform how goods move across the country?

Join us for an exclusive fireside chat with Beth Flippo, CEO of Dexa, a pioneering logistics company redefining last-mile delivery through autonomous drone technology. Under Beth’s leadership, Dexa became one of the first companies in the United States to receive FAA Part 135 Certification—unlocking the ability to perform drone deliveries beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) and marking a major milestone in commercial aviation.

With more than 20 years of experience spanning finance, aerospace, and advanced technology, Beth brings a uniquely cross-disciplinary perspective to innovation. From developing high-volume trading systems for firms like UBS, Cantor Fitzgerald, and Goldman Sachs, to leading embedded software advancements adopted by the U.S. Department of Defense, her career reflects a consistent ability to operate at the intersection of complexity, scale, and impact.

Today, she is channeling that expertise into building faster, safer, and more sustainable delivery solutions—while navigating the regulatory, technical, and operational challenges of bringing autonomous flight into everyday life.

In this conversation, we’ll explore:

• Beth Flippo's story

• The future of logistics and autonomous delivery

• What it takes to achieve and scale FAA certification

• Lessons from transitioning across industries—from finance to defense to aviation

• The real-world challenges of turning breakthrough technology into operational systems

Based in Dayton, Ohio, Beth is also a passionate advocate for STEM and entrepreneurship, actively mentoring the next generation of innovators.

Whether you're in technology, engineering, business, or simply curious about the future of mobility, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss.