154: Investing in B2B SaaS for micromobility - Sam Baker at Mobility Fund

154: Investing in B2B SaaS for micromobility - Sam Baker at Mobility Fund

Author: Oliver Bruce and Horace Dediu October 30, 2022 Duration: 57:00

This week Oliver interviewed Sam Baker from Mobility Fund. We’ve had Sam on before, on episode 50, when he was still at Wunder Mobility, but since then, he’s headed off and is doing his own fund specifically focused on micromobility B2B businesses. 

He’s been a real advocate for the space and it was great to reconnect at Micromobility America and to get into more depth about the opportunities that exist in micromobility around the edges and in niches that otherwise aren’t always covered. 

We really enjoyed this conversation and hope you do too.


Specifically they discuss:

  • Sam's background with Wunder Mobility and what led to the formation of Mobility Fund
  • What he is focused on at Mobility Fund, and where he is excited about opportunities
  • Who are his LP’s and why are they interested in this space?
  • What Sam thought of Micromobility America and what we can be doing to better tell the story of micro

You can connect with Sam on LinkedIn here

And you can learn more about what is happening with Mobility Fund here



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Ed Niedermeyer, an author and analyst with a sharp focus on the automotive world, guides Ride AI alongside co-hosts Horace Dediu, Oliver Bruce, and James Gross. Together, they navigate the complex intersection where artificial intelligence meets transportation, a space that's rapidly reshaping how we think about movement, business, and urban life. This isn't just a series of interviews; it's a deep exploration of the forces driving change, from autonomous vehicles and electric scooters to the broader economic and societal shifts they trigger. Each episode pulls back the curtain on the strategies and struggles of founders, investors, and engineers who are building the future of mobility. You'll hear candid discussions that go beyond the hype, focusing on the practical realities of investment, the nuances of technological adoption, and the lessons learned from both successes and failures in the field. For anyone curious about the business models behind the tech or the investment theses shaping this volatile sector, this podcast offers a grounded, insightful perspective. Tune in for conversations that are as much about the journey of innovation as they are about the destination.
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