Top 10 Shared Mobility Platforms experts to follow
Robin Chase – Co-founder of Zipcar, the world’s largest car-sharing company, Chase has been at the forefront of shared mobility since its inception. Her vision and execution have redefined urban transportation. She often speaks about the potential of the “collaborative economy” in urban planning.
Emily Castor Warren – As a former senior director at Lyft, Warren played a crucial role in pioneering rideshare as we know it. Her passion lies in bridging the gap between new mobility solutions and traditional public transportation.
Tony Douglas – As the Head of Strategy and Marketing for BMW’s mobility services, Douglas has been instrumental in introducing shared mobility concepts, like DriveNow, into the traditional automotive world.
Julia Thayne – Working with Siemens Mobility, Thayne is a voice on urban development and the importance of sustainable transportation. She focuses on the integration of shared mobility into broader urban infrastructure.
Dr. Susan Shaheen – A co-director at UC Berkeley’s Transportation Sustainability Research Center, Dr. Shaheen’s research revolves around next-generation public transportation, and she’s an early researcher on the impacts of car-sharing.
Ryan Rzepecki – The CEO and founder of Social Bicycles (now JUMP Bikes, acquired by Uber), Rzepecki’s approach to bike-sharing led to the introduction of dockless electric bikes, adding a new dimension to shared urban mobility.
Tim Papandreou – Previously at Google X’s Waymo and Chief Innovation Officer at San Francisco’s transportation agency, Papandreou is a leading voice in integrating autonomous vehicles into shared mobility services.
Holger Weiss – As the CEO of German Autolabs, Weiss is delving into the world of voice AI for the automotive industry. His insights on shared mobility touch on user experience in a world where the majority of urban residents might not own a car.
Megan Brockett – Reporting on shared mobility for Bloomberg, Brockett’s analyses provide insights into the business and financial side of shared mobility, making her a must-follow for industry trends and forecasts.
Anya Babbitt – The founder and CEO of SPLT, an enterprise-first carpooling app acquired by Bosch, Babbitt’s platform emphasizes sustainable and efficient commuting for corporate employees.
Top 10 Urban Air Mobility experts to follow
Dr. Jaiwon Shin – Former Associate Administrator for the Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate at NASA, Dr. Shin played a key role in advancing the urban air mobility (UAM) industry by fostering collaborations and research to ensure safe and efficient operations of urban air vehicles.
Tolga Durak – As the COO of EHang, one of the leaders in autonomous aerial vehicles, Durak’s insights on the developments and challenges in integrating UAM into global cities are invaluable.
Dr. Mirko Hornung – Executive Director of the Bauhaus Luftfahrt think tank, Hornung is at the forefront of research and innovation in urban air transportation systems, focusing on aircraft design, propulsion technologies, and system integration.
Mark Moore – Having worked as Uber’s Director of Aviation Engineering for Uber Elevate, Moore played a pivotal role in conceptualizing and advocating for the adoption of eVTOL (Electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing) technologies for urban air mobility.
Danielle Rinsler – As the co-lead of the FAA’s Office of Emerging Aviation Technologies, Rinsler’s role is crucial in developing regulatory frameworks and policies that will guide the future of UAM.
Sebastian Thrun – Founder of Kitty Hawk Corporation, an air mobility company aiming to bring personal flight to everyone. Thrun, also known as the founder of Google’s self-driving car project, brings a cross-disciplinary perspective to the UAM industry.
Eric Allison – Head of Elevate at Uber, Allison oversees the company’s ambitious plans to develop a network of urban air taxis. His leadership is shaping the commercialization of aerial ride-sharing.
Dr. Patti Clark – As the Chief Technical Officer at Joby Aviation, a leading eVTOL developer, Clark’s expertise in aircraft design and systems engineering is helping to advance safe and sustainable urban air vehicles.
Michael Thacker – Executive Vice President for Technology and Innovation at Bell, Thacker is spearheading the company’s efforts in shaping the future of flight, with innovations like the Bell Nexus air taxi prototype.
Timothy Reuter – Head of Aerospace and Drones at the World Economic Forum, Reuter’s work involves fostering collaborations between industry leaders, governments, and the public to ensure the safe and effective integration of drones and UAM solutions in urban environments.
Top 10 Smart Mobility Solutions experts to follow
Robin Chase: Co-founder of Zipcar, the world’s largest car-sharing company, Chase is a pioneering figure in urban transportation. She advocates for efficient car utilization through shared economy models and is a prominent voice on the future of mobility and transportation’s role in combating climate change.
Lukas Neckermann: With his book “The Mobility Revolution,” Neckermann has positioned himself as a thought leader in the arena of next-generation transportation. He’s a keen advocate of autonomous vehicles, shared mobility, and electric vehicles.
Tim Papandreou: The former Chief Innovation Officer for San Francisco’s Municipal Transportation Agency and a part of the early team at Waymo, Papandreou focuses on integrating autonomous, shared, and electric transportation into existing urban landscapes.
Boyd Cohen: An urban strategist, Cohen has written extensively about the intersection of technology, autonomous vehicles, and urbanism. His Iomob platform aims to decentralize the mobility ecosystem, ensuring an interconnected, efficient system.
Susan Shaheen: A co-director at UC Berkeley’s Transportation Sustainability Research Center, Shaheen’s work has revolved around the impacts of carsharing, ridesharing, and automated vehicles on the transportation landscape.
Sampo Hietanen: Known as the founder of MaaS (Mobility as a Service) and the CEO of MaaS Global, Hietanen has been driving the concept of offering transportation solutions based on actual needs rather than vehicle ownership.
Gabe Klein: As the former transportation head for both Washington, D.C., and Chicago, Klein is known for implementing innovative, tech-forward transportation solutions, including launching Capital Bikeshare in D.C. His book “Start-Up City” discusses the integration of fast-paced innovation into government structures.
John Zimmer: The co-founder and president of Lyft, Zimmer envisions a future with fewer car owners and more shared mobility solutions. He frequently discusses the role of ridesharing in reshaping urban transportation.
Regina Clewlow: A researcher and entrepreneur, Clewlow’s work examines the impacts of ridesharing and autonomous vehicles on cities. She’s the CEO of Populus, a platform that delivers data to cities from shared mobility providers to plan better transportation systems.
Ryan Janzen: As the Co-founder and CTO of TransPod, Janzen is at the forefront of developing hyperloop technology. He’s pushing the boundaries of high-speed, sustainable transportation solutions.