169: What Tech has got right and wrong about mobility with Kara Swisher, Horace Dediu and Julia Thayne

169: What Tech has got right and wrong about mobility with Kara Swisher, Horace Dediu and Julia Thayne

Author: Oliver Bruce and Horace Dediu February 9, 2023 Duration: 1:00:00

This week, we are releasing one of the talks that we had at the recent Micromobility World event early this year .  A discussion between Horace, Julia Thayne, one of our co hosts and the famed journalist Kara Swisher, this was a particularly energising section, and we hope you enjoy it as much as we did!


Specifically they tackle:

- The intersection of tech and transport

- The micromobility thesis and is it correct or not?

- Which cities are best for micromobility

- What Elon got wrong


With that, here’s Kara, Julia and Horace!



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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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