Morten Sondergaard
Serial entrepreneur, global investor in disruptive tech companies, and founder of more than 50 companies across four continents. Morten had the dream to travel around the globe on a private plane, and he made it happen.
He invited some of his closest friends to join him on this once-in-a-lifetime adventure through some of the most remote places in the world. What started as a bold idea became The Smiling Flyer — an extraordinary 60,000 km journey that would be documented in the book "Doing Dreams."
Fellow Adventurers
Tom Solo
PhotographerThe eye behind the lens. Tom captured every breathtaking moment of the journey, from sunrise over the Maldives to the mysteries of Easter Island.
Uno Gomes
Entrepreneur & InvestorA fellow entrepreneur and investor who shares Morten's passion for adventure and building businesses that make a difference.
Sven Donhuysen
Telco EntrepreneurA telecommunications pioneer who brought his adventurous spirit and business acumen to the journey.
Antony Redfern
IT InnovatorAn IT visionary whose innovative thinking helped solve challenges both in business and at 28,000 feet.
Jorn Heilberg
Pilot (Legs 1-2)The skilled pilot who navigated G-ZUMO through the first half of the journey, from Europe through Asia to Australia.
Mats Wahlstrom
Entrepreneur, PuroGroupFounder of PuroGroup, Mats brought his entrepreneurial energy and love of life to every destination along the way.
Wolfgang Schnell
Pilot (Legs 3-4)The experienced pilot who took the controls for the Pacific crossing and the return journey home to Mallorca.
Johan Ernst Nilson
AdventurerA professional adventurer whose experience in extreme environments added an extra dimension to the expedition.