Craft was founded in September 2020 in Los Angeles by Israel Slodowitz, a former charter company operator who had seen firsthand the challenges of running a single-aircraft fleet and managing clients’ concentrated stock positions.
After discovering how exchange funds help diversify low‑basis stock without triggering immediate taxes and how fractional jet programs guarantee flight access, Israel decided to combine the two ideas.
Craft Pod was created to offer both tax‑efficient diversification and reliable private-jet access for investors who don’t want to sell their stock.
In June 2025, Craft Pod officially launched with a group of founding investors and flyers, contributing stock and cash to fund the next stage of fleet and portfolio growth.
To bring this vision to life, Craft has attracted talent from NetJets, Raytheon, Goldman Sachs, Flexjet, Jet Edge, and Bombardier — experts in software, finance, and aviation operations.
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