This Week in Startups · Jason Calacanis

From Blood Transfusions to Burritos, How Zipline is Automating Delivery | E2238

January 21, 2026·1 hr 4 min·5 clips
Zipline now does more flights daily than United Airlines and will surpass all U.S. airlines combined this year.
This episode features Keller Clifton, co-founder and CEO of Zipline, discussing the company's drone delivery technology, from its origins in Africa saving lives to its rapid expansion in the U.S. for instant logistics. The conversation covers manufacturing scale, regulatory challenges, cost advantages over traditional delivery, and future growth plans, highlighting Zipline's impact on healthcare and commerce.
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