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Fast ForwardSustainable Urban Mobility Investment with Mauricio Rodas & Lisa SachsMore than 70% of CO2 emissions are being generated in cities and these cities often lack access to the financing tools necessary to bring sustainable solutions to life.
In this episode, CoMotion’s John Rossant chats with Mauricio Rodas, Former Mayor of Quito, Ecuador, and Lisa Sachs, Director, Columbia Center on Sustainable Investment to discuss the rising demand for sustainable mobility and transit solutions, and the new global Taskforce The SUMIT.
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2025-04-2228 minFast ForwardAccess Granted: The Future of Rider's Choice, with Uber TransitAcross the country, transit agencies face a dilemma: how to provide reliable, safe, and equitable service for individuals who rely on ADA paratransit, while keeping costs low?
In this episode, CoMotion's Nick Perloff-Giles sits down with Dmitriy Vanchugov, Head of Partnerships at Uber Transit, alongside Spare Labs Co-Founder & CEO Kristoffer Vik Hansen, Stephanie Doughty (MV Transportation), and David Hatch (MBTA) to explore all the different aspects of ‘Riders’ Choice’, an innovative approach to paratransit that allows riders to flexibly choose between conventional paratransit vehicles and ridehail.
2025-04-0836 minFast ForwardMagic City Mindset: Unlocking Innovation with Leigh-Ann BuchananIn this episode, Nick Perloff-Giles sits down with Leigh-Ann Buchanan, Founder & CEO of the Miami-Dade Innovation Authority, a 501c(3) non-profit that connects the most innovative startups in Miami's private markets with the most pressing needs in the public sector. They discuss how MDIA is disrupting slow procurements, and how public sector involvement can 'de-risk' innovation. Plus, a sneak peek at CoMotion MIAMI '25.
2025-03-0426 min
UW School of Medicine Faculty ThrivecastInnovation and Commercialization with UW's CoMotionFiona Wills (Associate Vice Provost for Innovation Development and Commercialization, UW) explains the resources available to research faculty, postdocs, and graduate students looking to commercialize an innovation through UW's CoMotion. She discusses all of the steps of the commercialization process, from training to startup, including different methods of protecting your intellectual property. Start by understanding your market and the novelty of your innovation by asking your customers what needs they have. Begin conversations with CoMotion early in the process to guide your decision making, utilize their resources from lab space to patent attorneys, and set a reasonable timeline to...
2025-02-2120 min
Fast ForwardAutopilot for Everyone: Autonomy Beyond RobotaxisIn this episode, Nick Perloff-Giles sits down with Henriette Cornet, USF professor and sustainable autonomy expert, and Toby McGraw, Chief Revenue Officer at Beep, an autonomous shared mobility startup, to discuss the past, present, and future of autonomy, with lessons from Europe and beyond on fleet management, integration of autonomous infrastructure into urban cores, and using autonomy to compliment, rather than compete, with public transit.
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2025-01-0636 min
Fast ForwardMoving Fast & (Un)breaking Things with Ya-Ting LiuIn this episode, Nick Perloff-Giles sits down with Ya-Ting Liu, the new Chief Public Realm Officer for New York City. They talk about how urban leaders can thoughtfully deploy pedestrian-friendly infrastructure, tackle entrenched bureaucracies, and expand economic opportunity through vibrant, joyful urban design.
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2024-12-0637 minFast ForwardBritish Automation: The UK's New Autonomy Framework with Paul RennieIn this episode, John Rossant talks to Paul Rennie, OBE, the British Consul General in Los Angeles, about the UK's new legal framework around autonomy and how that'll impact the next decade of innovation in the sector. They also talk regional investment, what LA's car-culture can learn from the brits, and how autonomy may reshape not only our cities, but the demographic fabric of our countries.
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2024-12-0625 minFast ForwardVenturing Forth: What's Next for VCs in Mobility2024 saw a significant contraction in venture capital investment in mobility, down more than 50% since its frothy peak in 2021. So what comes next? In this episode, John Rossant, CEO & Founder of CoMotion chats with Prescott Watson, Operating Partner at RedBlue Capital, and investor and board member of Aerolane, a new company focusing on reducing aerial cargo costs. Hear from them about where venture does (and doesn't) make sense in mobility investing, how Aerolane is disrupting shipping, and what the next admin might look like for the clean energy transition.
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2024-12-0229 minFast ForwardDelivery Without Footprints: Zero-Emissions Zones with Portland's Bureau of TransportationIn this episode of CoMotion’s Fast Forward Podcast, host Nick Perloff-Giles dives into Portland's efforts in advancing sustainable delivery and smart curbs with PBOT's Jacob Sherman and Kristin Hull. They share insights on the challenges and lessons learned from implementing smart curbs, mapping curb usage, and partnering with private companies to “make the curb more productive”. The conversation explores the significant shift in urban delivery landscapes, emphasizing the importance of safety, climate goals, and equity.
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2024-11-2627 minFast ForwardFrench Connection: What America's Most Populous County Can Learn from ParisIn the latest episode of CoMotion’s Fast Forward Podcast, Ray Sosa, Chief Planning Officer for LA Metro, sits down with our own Nick Perloff-Giles to talk about the billions the agency is investing to expand transit in the notoriously car-centric region. Ray, who has been working in LA transit for three decades, says the big shift is not just about the new rail lines and bus routes being built, it’s about a fundamental change in attitude where people are demanding more transit options.
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2024-11-0435 minFast ForwardCoMotion LA '24 & OMF Summit Sneak PeekIn this special episode of CoMotion's Podcast, John Rossant sits down with Andrew Glass Hastings, Executive Director of the Open Mobility Foundation, to discuss what's in store for both CoMotion LA and the OMF Summit - and by extension, what's in store for our cities, roads, skies, and waterways. Hear from them about the emerging landscape of curbside data, the challenges of scaling innovative aerial transit, and how autonomy might just disrupt everything.
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2024-10-2924 minFast ForwardGreen Hydrogen: The Key to Clean Aviation?In the latest episode of CoMotion’s Fast Forward Podcast supported by the Monaco Hydrogen Alliance, John Rossant sits down with Taras Wankewycz, Founder & CEO, H3 Dynamics to discuss, the right range for a hybrid electric eVTOL, their EU-funded clean aviation project with Pipistrel exploring a new class of aviation-grade fuel cell systems, and solutions to hydrogen supply.
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2024-09-1637 minFast ForwardBlue Sky Thinking: Integrating Advanced Aerial Mobility, with Marc NicholsIn this week's episode of CoMotion's Fast Forward Podcast, Nick Perloff-Giles has an exclusive conversation with Marc Nichols, General Counsel at the Federal Aviation Administration, leading the “safest and most efficient airspace system in the world” that just announced $291 million of investments from the Inflation Reduction Act for projects that help achieve the goal of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions from aviation by 2050. We look closely at the future of Advanced Air Mobility, regulatory challenges, the “cautious” insurance industry, 'Innovate 28', an inter-agency working group, and why you should engage communities in the planning process.
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2024-08-2829 minFast ForwardDesert Horizons: What Can NEOM Teach Us About the Future of Mobility? with Adam GiambroneWhat could Saudi Arabia's futuristic NEOM, the Brooklyn-Queens Tram Project and Toronto's public transit possibly have in common?
Meet 'Adam of Arabia' - Adam Giambrone, MBA, a senior transportation executive with decades of experience in providing innovative transit solutions who's threading the needle between legacy transit and the most forward-looking systems on the globe. Most recently, he was the Director of Urban & Regional Mobility and Head of the NEOM Road Department. Previously, he was the 'streetcar czar' of New York City, heading up an ambitious plan to connect Astoria all the way to Red Hook via streetcar.
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2024-07-2519 minFast ForwardFueling the Future: New EV Charging Paradigms with Tiya GordonOn this episode, Nick Perloff-Giles is joined by Tiya Gordon, Co-Founder & COO of itselectric, a company focused on redesigning and rethinking Level 2 charging in our cities. Hear from her about the challenges of conventional EV charging installation, opportunities for rethinking, and her thoughts on Tesla's recent news.
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2024-06-2524 minFast ForwardOn the Road to Stability: How Trucking is Transforming with Robin HutchesonOn this episode, Nick Perloff-Giles is joined by Robin Hutcheson, the former Administrator of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration and Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy at USDOT. In this discussion they explore the unique challenges still faced by truckers trying to manage the growing demands on the supply chain, how drayage is becoming more sustainable, and how everyone is getting their standing desks on time.
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2024-06-1031 minFast ForwardUSDOT 2.0 & Publicly Funded Projects Across America with USDOT Deputy Secretary Polly TrottenbergOn this special episode, recorded at CoMotion MIAMI '24, John Rossant is joined by Polly Trottenberg, Deputy Secretary of Transportation at the USDOT. Hear from her about the challenges and opportunities presented by the federal government’s landmark investments in clean transportation infrastructure, vehicle safety, and mobility equity, as well as insights from her own story on how to better integrate women into the transportation workforce.
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2024-05-2030 minFast ForwardHow to Quickly & Cheaply Decarbonize Mobility with Nick MoldenOn this episode, John Rossant is joined by Nick Molden, Founder & CEO, Emissions Analytics, the leading independent global testing and data specialist for the scientific measurement of real-world emissions. Tune in to hear about the best route to decarbonization, electrification, particle pollution, tires, emissions data, and more.
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2024-04-2449 minFast ForwardFueling the Future: Next-Gen Hydrogen with Alex IvanenkoOn this episode, John is joined by Alex Ivanenko of Hywatts, a company leveraging proprietary reversible fuel cell technology to make electricity from hydrogen abundant, portable, and affordable. Hear about the challenges of producing sustainable fuel, what hydrogen production might mean for the next generation of automotives, and how the grid of tomorrow will be made more resilient and decentralized.
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2024-04-0831 minFast ForwardBeyond the Car: What's Next in the Age of Adaptive Mobility?On this episode, John Rossant is joined by Carlo Ratti, a professor and thought leader at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, where he leads the MIT Senseable City Lab, an innovative research team dedicated to investigating the transformative effects of new technologies on urban environments, from how we comprehend and craft them to how we inhabit our city spaces. Listen for a conversation on the end of the automobile's dominance in cities, what cities-from-scratch will have to contend with, and how existing cities will have to adapt to new modes.
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2024-03-2521 minFast ForwardMeasure HLA: Is this LA's mobility inflection point?On this episode of the Fast Forward podcast by CoMotion, John Rossant is joined by Michael Schneider, CEO & Founder of Streets For All, the organization behind the recently passed Measure HLA in Los Angeles. Measure HLA requires Los Angeles to add more than 230 miles of bike lanes and 300 miles of bus improvements - but can the car capital of the country really change? Listen for a discussion on the lessons of HLA's success, what the future holds for Los Angeles, and how other cities can adapt the Streets for All playbook.
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2024-03-1523 minFast ForwardWomen at the Helm: Female Mobility Leaders in ConversationIn this special episode of the Fast Forward Podcast, we celebrate International Women's Day with an all female panel on gender equality in the mobility sector, from CoMotion LA '23. Joining us for the discussion: Laura Rubio-Cornejo, General Manager, City of Los Angeles Department of Transportation; Hilary Norton, California Transportation Commissioner and Executive Director & Founder of FASTLinkDTLA; Katherine Perez, Principal, ARUP; Heather Anderson, Associate Vice President, HNTB. These types of discussions underscore the crucial need to include women in decision-making roles at all levels and illuminates the diverse range of challenges and opportunities that women face within the mobility sector.
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2024-03-1146 minFast ForwardHow Carbon Fiber & Composites are Eliminating Mobility's Weight ProblemOn the latest episode of the Fast Forward Podcast, we look at state-of-the-art carbon fiber lightweighting with Evangelos Zympeloudis, Co-Founder & CEO of iCOMAT, a startup based in Bristol, UK, and recent winner of the LA New Mobility Challenge 2023, that is revolutionizing the next generation of cars, trains, planes and spacecraft to be more lighter and sustainable than ever.
Tune in to learn about:
- The weight problem in mobility, with some EVs and SUVs ballooning up to 3 tonnes.
- Game-changing Rapid Tow Shearing process that disrupts the way we design composites leading to lighter, more sustainable and lower cost structures.
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2024-02-0522 minFast ForwardThe Big Mobility Trends to Watch with Seleta Reynolds & Olaf Sakkers2024 looks to be a decisive year for many maturing trends in mobility, from electrification to autonomy to digitized fares; it can be hard, however, to tell the hype from hard facts. To help decipher, John Rossant, CEO at CoMotion, is joined by Seleta Reynolds, Head of Innovation at LA Metro, and Olaf Sakkers, mobility thinker and partner at RedBlue capital, for a discussion on everything the coming year in mobility has to offer.
2024-01-221h 00Fast ForwardHow Technology is Changing the Face of TransportationIn this episode of CoMotion's Fast Forward Podcast, John Rossant sits down with Michael Inabinet, the Central Division president of HNTB Infrastructure. Join them as they navigate the complexities of how public agencies can maintain their core missions while leveraging the latest innovations for greater efficiency and impact. From the unique challenges faced by DOTs, transit systems, airports, and toll systems to the growing importance of intermodality, the episode paints a vivid picture of a future where sustainability, technology, and customer experience harmoniously coexist. Get your tickets for CoMotion LA next month and get a chance to network with the...
2023-10-2331 minFast ForwardA Glimpse Into CoMotion LA ’23 & The Open Mobility Foundation SummitIn this episode, CoMotion's John Rossant chats with Andrew Glass Hastings, the Executive Director of the Open Mobility Foundation. They delve into the heart of CoMotion LA '23 happening next month, exploring this year’s theme: 'Rewiring the City: Building Infrastructure, Boosting Innovation'. Andrew provides insights into the Open Mobility Foundation Summit, highlighting transformative tools such as the Mobility Data Specification (MDS) and Curb Data Specification (CDS). Tune in now!
2023-10-1625 minFast ForwardSteel Innovation: The Pathway to Net Zero for Ride-Sharing VehiclesAs CoMotion LA draws near, we chat with our Impact Partner, World Auto Steel. Their Steel E-Motive program stands at the forefront of sculpting the future of sustainable Mobility as a Service, propelled by innovative advancements in steel. CoMotion’s CEO John Rossant is joined by World Auto Steel’s Technical Director, George Coates, and Ricardo’s Chief Engineer, Vehicle Systems Integration, Neil McGregor. This episode deep dives into what position steel occupies in an era of fully autonomous ride-sharing and how it can contribute to net zero emission targets. Tune in now!
2023-10-0928 min
Drag & DropEp 49 - Derek Gardiner, CTO / Co-Founder at the Comotion Group & Mendix MVPIn this episode, we have a conversation with Mendix MVP Derek Gardiner who tells us about his unique career journey, originally starting out as a Java developer in South Africa before moving into a business analyst role, where he was first made aware of low-code platforms. Immediately recognising the value of the technology, Derek moved to Cape Town specifically to work as a Mendix Business Engineer, and later Co-Founded Comotion, a technology business that has gone on to create Comotion Lowcode, ComoDash, Seed Analytics and HireBright.Derek also highlights his commitment to the growth of the low...
2023-09-2741 minFast ForwardCarmageddon: Rethinking Our Relationship with CarsIn this special Fast Forward episode, we’re joined by Daniel Knowles, the Midwest correspondent for The Economist and author of "Carmageddon," as well as John Rossant, CEO of CoMotion. Our guest this week discusses the key themes in his polemical new book, from Nairobi's polluted streets to Houston's sprawling 26-lane freeway, the average New Yorker’s CO2 emissions, and the prevalence of excessive parking lots. Don't miss this thought-provoking episode that challenges our relationship with cars, examines the politics surrounding it, and explores new, alternative models of transportation. Tune in now!
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2023-07-2040 minFast ForwardNavigating the Shifting Tides: Investment Opportunities in Mobility Amidst the UncertaintyAmidst banking turbulence and rising interest rates, a crucial question arises: in this challenging scenario, where can mobility visionaries turn to secure financial support? CoMotion’s John Rossant chats with Andrew Lewis, Co-Founder & Managing Partner at Mobility Capital, and Hooman Yazhari, Executive Chairman and Founder, to delve into the current state of investment in the field of mobility during these uncertain times. The primary objective of Mobility Capital is to provide financial backing for the advancement of innovative ventures and assets in the realms of mobility, logistics, and transportation. How are they investing now?
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2023-06-2033 minFast ForwardSmart Roads To Unlock the Full Potential of Connected and Autonomous VehiclesAs the world shifts towards smart infrastructure, roads are evolving to unlock the full potential of connected and autonomous vehicles (CAVs) for increased efficiency. CoMotion’s John Rossant chats with Tyler Duvall, CEO and Co-Founder of Cavnue. The company is developing the first connected corridor in Michigan. The project is designed to reduce congestion, improve mobility and support advanced vehicles being developed by automakers. Listen in to learn more about the future of our roads.
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Find out more about Cavnue: https://www.cavnue.com/
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2023-05-0128 minFast ForwardA Holistic Approach to Electrification With bp pulseThe pace of electrification is speeding up and bp pulse is one of the key players making EV charging easier for fleets. CoMotion’s John Rossant interviews Vic Shao, president of bp pulse fleet. Recently, the company announced a partnership with Hertz to build a network of charging solutions which will serve the largest rental fleet of EVs in North America. Learn more about how companies like bp pulse are establishing private and public partnerships to boost the adoption of electric fleets.
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Find out more about bp pulse: https://www.bppulse.co.uk/
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2023-02-1629 minFast ForwardRewiring Cities with Electric Shuttles with Alex Esposito from CircuitVery complicated technology is not always the answer. If you’ve been to Santa Monica, San Diego, Dallas or Miami in the last few years you’ll have seen Circuit’s distinctive electric shuttles ferrying people up and down the main drags in those cities and towns. Circuit provides 100% electric local shuttle services offering a great way to reduce cars on the streets. They’re also mostly a free service... What’s not to like about that? Find out more about Circuit’s story in this week's Fast Forward Podcast where we are joined by their Co-Founder and CEO Alex Esposito. Li...
2023-01-2330 minFast ForwardeVTOLs: Propelling a New and Futuristic Mode of Transport with David R. From Eve Air MobilityIn this discussion with Eve Air Mobility’s SVP of Business Development, David Rottblatt, we deep delve into eVTOLs and how the public and private sectors are preparing the world for a new and revolutionary mode of transport. CoMotion’s John Rossant, analyzes the latest advances in this space, the need for a new infrastructure, and its deployment.
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Prepare yourself for 2032 with the most important insights. Read our Urban Mobility Year in Review.
https://comotionnews.com/2022/12/16/2022-urban-mobility-year-in-review/
2022-12-1926 minFast ForwardBuilding the Rail Renaissance With LA MetroThe massive expansion of LA Metro’s network, the new political leadership in Los Angeles, the LA Olympics in 2028… These are some of the important issues that CoMotion's John Rossant has the chance to discuss with LA Metro’s CEO, Stephanie Wiggins on this week's FastForward Podcast. Learn more about the challenges LA Metro will have to overcome in the next few years as it knits together one of the country’s largest and most jurisdictionally complex counties.
2022-12-0531 min
Fast ForwardBuilding a Digital Control Tower for Cities with Blue Systems CEO Christophe ArnaudThis week, CoMotion's John Rossant is joined by Blue Systems CEO Christophe Arnaud to discuss his mission to empower cities to achieve their urban mobility goals for the benefit of residents and visitors. Blue Systems provides smart mobility and smart city software solutions to cities and private companies across the globe. Find out more about Blue Systems' work on this week’s podcast.
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Find out more about Blue Systems: https://www.bluesystems.io/
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We invite you to apply to the LA New Mobility Challenge. Our partner, t...
2022-10-1040 minFast ForwardAI in the New Era of Smart Traffic EnforcementOn this week’s episode of CoMotion’s Fast Forward podcast, our host, John Rossant, sits down with Charles Territo, Chief Growth Officer of Hayden AI. Hayden AI is pioneering smart traffic enforcement with its mobile platform to increase the safety, efficiency, and sustainability of municipal fleet vehicles. Rossant and Territo discuss the latest announcements of the company: their partnership with Conduent, their new contract with the MTA for Automated Bus Lane Enforcement camera systems, and more. Tune in!
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Find out more about Hayden AI: https://www.hayden.ai/
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2022-10-0341 minFast ForwardLet’s Change the World, One Charge at a Time with Blink Charging's Brendan JonesJohn Rossant interviews Brendan Jones, President of Blink Charging. The company is making it easier for drivers to charge their electric vehicles and is now focused on expanding their services. In this discussion, Rossant and Jones chat about Blink’s business model, their international roll out, and latest acquisitions. “Let’s change the world one charge at a time,” says Brendan Jones. Listen in and learn more about how Blink is helping shape the new perspective of fueling vehicles.
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Find out more about Blink Charging: https://blinkcharging.com/
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2022-09-0536 minFast Forward100% Electric Coastal Travel with REGENT’s Billy ThalheimerJohn Rossant is joined by REGENT CEO and Co-Founder, Billy Thalheimer, to discuss the future of coastal travel. Cutting-edge technology is propelling the maritime sector toward being a fast and environmentally responsive way of transportation. Thalheimer talks about REGENT’s sea glider as the world’s first viable commercial solution to all-electric coastal transportation.
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Find out more about REGENT: https://www.regentcraft.com/
Watch Billy Thalheimer’s Keynote from CoMotion MIAMI ’22: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-1c9h0ZOcvs
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2022-07-2535 minFast ForwardCoMotion Fast Forward Podcast presents: Vancouver - Emerging Mobility DynamoThis live presentation of CoMotion’s signature podcast focuses on Vancouver as an ideal ecosystem to catalyze major breakthroughs in next-gen mobility: a dynamic mix of established and emerging industries in transportation and clean technology, some of the world’s leading research universities, and a diverse and highly-skilled workforce.
2022-07-1828 minFast ForwardCoMotion LA Returns! With Gabe Klein, Alex Israel, and David LinGreg and Julia recap the themes and highlights of CoMotion LA 2021, from the implications of the infrastructure bill to the proliferation of “dark stores” to the future of parking. To unpack some of these sessions, Greg interviews CityFI’s Gabe Klein, Metropolis’ Alex Israel, and Duffl’s David Lin while on location in Los Angeles. It’s the next best thing to being there.
2021-11-2939 minFast ForwardReady for Takeoff, with UP Partners’ Ben MarcusWith Julia on holiday, Greg is once again joined by CoMotion’s John Rossant for a whirlwind analysis of U.S. elections (free transit in Boston?), COP26 (beyond EVs?), energy prices’ wild ride as the renewables revolution continues apace, and New York City taxi drivers’ successful hunger strike. John is joined by UP Partners managing director Ben Marcus for a wide-ranging conversation about urban- (and regional) air mobility — a major theme of next week’s CoMotion LA! As always, send questions to Greg & Julia at fastforward@comotionglobal.com.
Show Notes:
• They Won: The Hunger-Striking Taxi Drivers Who Claimed Victory (Curbed)
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2021-11-0840 min
POV Hamilton PodcastEp 18 - Larissa & Abigail, CoMotion on KingIn this week's new POV Hamilton #podcast, we talk with the team behind CoMotion on King, Hamilton's largest co-working space and a fantastic environment for companies of all sizes to join a thriving community in the heart of downtown #HamOnt.
Listen in to hear Abigail and Larissa chat about the changing nature of work and how coworking empowers remote workers to make the most of their time and space. They also talk all about the history of CoMotion, its community and atmosphere, how membership works, and share some success stories about companies that have grown up in...
2021-10-1216 minFast ForwardTrans-Europe ExpressHost Greg Lindsay is joined on location in Turin by CoMotion managing director Timothy Gribaudi in Paris for a trans-European episode featuring an interview with Choose Paris Region’s mobility and transportation director Romain Erny. Between the three of them, they discussion Paris’ cycling growing pains, Milan’s renewed mandate for micromobility, and Grand Paris’ grand plans for 200km of new automated metro lines and more.
2021-10-1136 minFast ForwardHow CATS and DOGS Explain the Future of MobilityFast Forward returns with a new fall season of guests…and hosts. Greg Lindsay is joined by CoMotion CEO John Rossant to discuss what attendees can expect at next month’s CoMotion LA, followed by RedBlue Capital’s Olaf Sakkers, who discusses the “trip economy,” his new e-book Mobility Disruption Framework, and why CATS and DOGS are one way to understand the diverging futures of mobility.
2021-10-0444 minFast ForwardSpring Season Finale: Secretary Pete at CoMotion MIAMIWith CoMotion Miami behind us, Greg Lindsay and Jonah Bliss recap this spring’s season of Fast Forward — Elon! EVs! SPACs! Stonks! — plus Secretary Pete’s Miami keynote conversation with CityFi’s Gabe Klein. Listen in!
2021-06-2138 minFast ForwardThe Preview Show: CoMotion MIAMI with Anthea ZengThe Preview Show: CoMotion MIAMI with Anthea Zeng by CoMotion
2021-06-1428 minFast ForwardGreg Lindsay chats with REEF Co-Founder & SVP, Philippe Saint-JustGreg Lindsay chats with REEF Co-Founder & SVP, Philippe Saint-Just by CoMotion
2021-06-0738 minFast ForwardFunding the Emerging Mobility Landscape of the FutureFunding the Emerging Mobility Landscape of the Future by CoMotion
2021-05-2431 minFast ForwardScooters and Smoke-Filled Rooms — Greg Lindsay chats with Superpedestrian’s Paul WhiteScooters and Smoke-Filled Rooms — Greg Lindsay chats with Superpedestrian’s Paul White by CoMotion
2021-04-2634 minFast ForwardEV Incentives and Biden Bucks - Jonah Bliss chats with Chargie CEO Zach JenningsEV Incentives and Biden Bucks - Jonah Bliss chats with Chargie CEO Zach Jennings by CoMotion
2021-04-1932 minFast ForwardThe EV revolution needs to be for everyone! Jonah Bliss chats with Kameale C. TerryThe EV revolution needs to be for everyone! Jonah Bliss chats with Kameale C. Terry by CoMotion
2021-04-0936 minFast ForwardOn Parisians Sharing Scooters and Data - Greg Lindsay chats with Blue Systems' Christophe ArnaudOn Parisians Sharing Scooters and Data - Greg Lindsay chats with Blue Systems' Christophe Arnaud by CoMotion
2021-04-0535 minFast ForwardDollar vans, Jeepneys, Matatus, oh my! Greg Lindsay talks with Benjamin de le Pena and Su SanniDollar vans, Jeepneys, Matatus, oh my! Greg Lindsay talks with Benjamin de le Pena and Su Sanni by CoMotion
2021-03-2935 min2021-03-2232 minFast ForwardCan Gig Work Ever Be Good Work? - Greg Lindsasy chats with Managed by Q Founder Dan TeranCan Gig Work Ever Be Good Work? - Greg Lindsasy chats with Managed by Q Founder Dan Teran by CoMotion
2021-03-1235 minFast ForwardTracking SPACs - Jonah Bliss chats with SPAC Track’s Nick GershenhornTracking SPACs - Jonah Bliss chats with SPAC Track’s Nick Gershenhorn by CoMotion
2021-03-0848 minFast ForwardOn privacy, disruption, and cities - Greg Lindsay chats with Tusk Strategies’ Bradley TuskOn privacy, disruption, and cities - Greg Lindsay chats with Tusk Strategies’ Bradley Tusk by CoMotion
2021-03-0142 minFast ForwardAll I Want for Christmas Is a SPAC - 2020 in ReviewAll I Want for Christmas Is a SPAC - 2020 in Review by CoMotion
2020-12-1438 min
Transit UnpluggedComfort's Corner: John Rossant – CoMotion"In many ways, Los Angeles is going to become one of the key global hubs of new mobility. It is the largest urban car market globally, and in terms of the metro area, one of the world's biggest, along with New York and Tokyo. What happens in LA affects everything else in the world, and we are excited for CoMotion to be here."On this episode of Comfort's Corner, part of the Transit Unplugged podcast, John Rossant joins Paul Comfort to discuss his career as Chair of New Cities Foundation and the brilliant work he is doing...
2020-12-0936 minFast ForwardStonks, SPACs, and the S&P 500 - Greg Lindsay chats with Ludicrous Author E.W. NiedermeyerStonks, SPACs, and the S&P 500 - Greg Lindsay chats with Ludicrous Author E.W. Niedermeyer by CoMotion
2020-12-0736 minFast ForwardDreaming of Computer Vision - Jonah Bliss chats with Automotus’ Jordan JustusDreaming of Computer Vision - Jonah Bliss chats with Automotus’ Jordan Justus by CoMotion
2020-11-3029 minFast ForwardFast Forward comes to you from CoMotion LA LIVE. Keynote Conversation with Wayne Ting, CEO of Lime.Fast Forward comes to you from CoMotion LA LIVE. Keynote Conversation with Wayne Ting, CEO of Lime. by CoMotion
2020-11-2332 minFast ForwardThe CoMotion LA LIVE Preview Extravaganza!The CoMotion LA LIVE Preview Extravaganza! by CoMotion
2020-11-1634 min
Marc Hoag AI Law Pod (formerly Autonomous Cars with Marc Hoag)#170-John Rossant, NewCities.org, CoMotion, & Neom CityToday’s guest is John Rossant, the Chairman of NewCities.org and CEO of CoMotion. John also sits on the advisory board of Saudi Arabia’s impressive Neom City, a 150 sq-mi (388 sq-km) planned smart city powered fully by renewable energy, and eschewing conventional transportation methods for autonomous vehicles, both land-based and air-based.
During our 40-minute conversation, John shares his fascinating insight on Neom, while touching on his global experiences derived from his time at NewCities and CoMotion.
2020-11-1342 minFast ForwardEnvisioning Mobility's Future - Jonah Bliss chats with Hoag + Co’s Marc HoagEnvisioning Mobility's Future - Jonah Bliss chats with Hoag + Co’s Marc Hoag by CoMotion
2020-11-0938 minFast ForwardElectrifying Public Transport - Greg Lindsay chats with Arrival's Avinash RugooburElectrifying Public Transport - Greg Lindsay chats with Arrival's Avinash Rugoobur by CoMotion
2020-11-0229 minFast ForwardAccelerating LA Innovation — Greg Lindsay chats with Urban Movement Labs’ Julia ThayneAccelerating LA Innovation — Greg Lindsay chats with Urban Movement Labs’ Julia Thayne by CoMotion
2020-10-2632 minFast ForwardFrom Slow Streets to Essential Places with Oakland’s Warren LoganFrom Slow Streets to Essential Places with Oakland’s Warren Logan by CoMotion
2020-10-1939 minFast ForwardMicromobility is Here to Stay - Greg Lindsay chats with Avra van der ZeeMicromobility is Here to Stay - Greg Lindsay chats with Avra van der Zee by CoMotion
2020-10-1235 minFast ForwardRight of Way - Greg Lindsay Chats with Angie SchmittRight of Way - Greg Lindsay Chats with Angie Schmitt by CoMotion
2020-10-0533 minFast ForwardA New Path Forward for Mobility - Announcing Fast Forward, with Gabriella Gomez-MontA New Path Forward for Mobility - Announcing Fast Forward, with Gabriella Gomez-Mont by CoMotion
2020-09-2838 min
AUTM on the AirCoMotion at the University of Washington with Fiona WillsWelcome to this episode of Tech Transfer IP. Today Lisa's guest is Fiona Wills. Fiona is the Associate Vice Provost of Innovation Development and Commercialization CoMotion at the University of Washington (UW). Fiona's group guides researchers through project development towards impact through licensing either to an existing company, a UW or startup and incubation, or direct user licensing from UW. Fiona shares her journey into Tech Transfer and what inspired her to take the position at UW. Fiona speaks about CoMotion, what it is, and what it does. She also speaks about the four areas CoMotion provides t...
2020-09-2342 minFast ForwardThe Intersection Between Food and Technology - Greg Lindsay chats with Matt NewbergEpisode 77. Greg Lindsay sits down with Matt Newberg, Founder of HNGRY, to discuss the intersection between technology and the way people eat, the food delivery wars, insider insights into Amazon’s soon to be announced revamped grocery store format, dark convenience stores, and much more. Greg and Jonah also discuss GM’s whopping $806 million loss, Boeing's irrational optimism, and other happenings of the week.
2020-08-0333 minFast ForwardPublic Transit In The Age of COVID - Greg Lindsay chats with Rachel HaotEpisode 76. Greg Lindsay sits down with Rachel Haot, Executive Director of Transit Innovation Partnership, to discuss her organization's COVID-19 inspired Challenge and the post-coronavirus future of urban mass transit. Greg and Jonah also chat about the public response to The Boring Company's latest tunneling plans, autonomous (or teleoperated) deliverybots hitting the streets across US cities, AutoX’s AV milestone, and other happenings of the week.
2020-07-2735 minFast ForwardTalking Tesla - Greg Lindsay chats with Gregor MacdonaldEpisode 75. Greg Lindsay sits down with Gregor Macdonald, the mobility, climate change and renewable energy expert behind The Gregor Letter, to discuss Tesla's massive market cap and what its future trajectory is as part of the energy stack. Greg Lindsay also chats with Jonah Bliss about Fisker and Karma Automotive's multimillion dollar funding rounds, Uber’s latest ambitions, Revel's West Coast launch, and other happenings of the week.
2020-07-2032 minFast ForwardThe Future of Hydrogen Fuel - Greg Lindsay chats with Oliver BishopEpisode 74. Greg Lindsay sits down with Oliver Bishop, General Manager, Shell Hydrogen, to discuss hydrogen fuel, how far it's come in recent years, and the EU's epic plans for H2. Greg Lindsay also chats with Jonah Bliss about Uber's tie-up with Postmates and their unending battle against California and the classification of their workers, Tesla's Cybertruck opening up pre-orders in China, the UK's major order for a commercial fleet of EVs, and other happenings of the week.
2020-07-1334 minFast ForwardMexican Mobility in a Time of Pandemic - Greg Lindsay chats with Adriana ZentenoEpisode 73. Greg Lindsay sits down with Adriana Zenteno, who recently stepped down as the CEO of MaaS Latam, to discuss how new mobility modes are faring in Mexico, from ride-hailing to micromobility and each technology's associated triumphs and challenges in the region. Greg Lindsay also chats with Jonah Bliss about Uber's acquisition of Postmates, Indian ride hailing giant Ola's latest feature additions, Lyft's return to on-road AV testing in CA, and other happenings of the week.
2020-07-0632 minFast ForwardCoMotion MIAMI LIVE - Greg Lindsay chats with Jonah BlissEpisode 72. Jonah Bliss and Greg Lindsay talk through the latest mobility happenings, with a special emphasis on all the exciting developments coming out of South Florida and Latin America. Plus, listen in for a special walk-through of the top sessions and most exciting elements of this week’s CoMotion MIAMI LIVE.
2020-06-2930 minFast ForwardThe Rise of Wynwood - Greg Lindsay chats with Albert GarciaEpisode 71. Greg Lindsay sits down with Albert Garcia, Chairman, Wynwood Business Improvement District, to discuss how Wynwood in Miami went from a rundown neighborhood to a hotspot for art, nightlife, and urban innovation. Greg Lindsay also chats with Jonah Bliss about DoorDash's recent $400M in fresh funding, Hertz's stalled IPO, Ford's upcoming ADAS, and other happenings of the week.
2020-06-2232 minFast ForwardEquality In Transportation Planning - Greg Lindsay chats with Dr. Destiny ThomasEpisode 70. Greg Lindsay sits down with Dr. Destiny Thomas, Founder and CEO of Thrivance Group, to discuss and challenge conventional (white) narratives about transportation planning. Greg Lindsay also chats with Jonah Bliss about a California agency fighting back against Uber and Lyft re AB5, the ACLU joining in on an Uber lawsuit against LA's MDS, Tesla's skyrocketing stock, and other happenings of the week.
2020-06-1537 minFast ForwardA Boutique Hotel in the Back of a Van - Greg Lindsay chats with Scott KublyEpisode 69. Greg Lindsay sits down with Scott Kubly, Founder and CEO of Cabana, to discuss how his company combines vanlife, car-sharing and a boutique hotel all into one unique service. Greg Lindsay also chats with Jonah Bliss about the fight for open streets and the protests sweeping cities across America (as well as the world) and other happenings of the week.
2020-06-0836 minFast ForwardHow COVID Might Change Urban Mobility - John Rossant chats with Alvaro RamisEpisode 68. John Rossant sits down with Alvaro Ramis, Vice President of BD and Strategic Alliances at Bestmile, to discuss how the COVID-19 crisis will reshape the future of urban mobility. Greg Lindsay and Jonah Bliss also chat about car rental stalwart Hertz going under, Uber trashing thousands of JUMP bikes, Amazon moving into autonomous delivery, and other happenings of the week.
2020-06-0142 minFast ForwardThe Emerging Ecosystem of Electric Charging - Greg Lindsay chats with Henrik HollandEpisode 67. Greg Lindsay sits down with Henrik Holland, COO of Greenlots, to discuss the burgeoning future of electric charging as EV adoption drives forward. Greg also chats with Jonah Bliss about cities creating open streets, the new face of food delivery (and how some restaurants are rebranding on delivery apps so as not to dissuade more discerning customers — we're looking at you Chuck E. Cheese), and other happenings of the week.
2020-05-2633 minFast ForwardThe UK's Transportation Revolution - Greg Lindsay chats with Bronwen ThorntonEpisode 66. Greg Lindsay sits down with Bronwen Thornton, CEO at Walk21 Foundation, to discuss the ways that the UK is investing in revamping its transportation across the country, focusing on walking and cycling, and reducing the demand on public transport during the pandemic. Greg also chats with Jonah Bliss about Elon Musk's embattled attempt to reopen his California Tesla plant, GM's canceled e-bike, Uber's desire to buy Grubhub, and other happenings of the week.
2020-05-1529 minFast ForwardOpen Streets for Cities - Greg Lindsay chats with Mike LydonEpisode 65. Greg Lindsay sits down with Mike Lydon, Principal at Street Plans, to discuss how he helps guide cities as they move to open street space for pedestrians and cyclists. Greg also chats with Jonah Bliss about cities' open streets initiatives, recent micromobility tie-ups, and other happenings of the week.
2020-05-1130 minFast ForwardOutlook on EV Adoption - Greg Lindsay chats with John Voelcker and Loren McDonaldEpisode 64. Continuing our examination of EVs, Greg Lindsay sits down with John Voelcker, a provider of global auto industry analysis, and Loren McDonald, content marketer and EV analyst, to discuss the rapidly approaching future of electric vehicles across the world. Greg also chats with Jonah Bliss about how the EV ecosystem will fare during and after the coronavirus crisis.
2020-05-0436 minFast ForwardMicromobility in the UAE - Greg Lindsay chats with Dheeraj BhardwajEpisode 63. Greg Lindsay sits down with Dheeraj Bhardwaj, CEO of Arnab Mobility, to discuss how his company is bringing micromobility to the United Arab Emirates. Greg also chats with Jonah Bliss about the plummeting prices of oil, airlines, and used cars, as well as how cities are continuing to react to the ongoing lockdowns.
2020-04-2737 minFast ForwardPandemic: Mobility In Cities Adapts To A New Way Of Life - Greg Lindsay chats with Ivo CréEpisode 62. Greg Lindsay sits down with Ivo Cré, Director Policy and Projects at Polis, to talk about how the pandemic is changing the face of mobility in cities, and how those areas are adapting to this new way of life. Greg also chats with Jonah Bliss to discuss how the world is already thinking about reopening global economies, and how the auto industry is having, and will continue to have, serious financial woes.
2020-04-2032 minFast ForwardHow Has Cities' Mobility Data Changed? - Greg Lindsay chats with Tiffany ChuEpisode 61. Greg Lindsay sits down with Tiffany Chu, CEO and Co-Founder at Remix, to learn what sorts of trends she's seeing in cities regarding all facets of mobility. Greg also chats with Jonah Bliss to discuss the coronavirus' continued effect on the world of mobility.
2020-04-1332 minFast ForwardRideshare Drivers On The Frontlines - Greg Lindsay chats with Harry CampbellEpisode 60. Greg Lindsay sits down with Harry Campbell, Founder & CEO of The Rideshare Guy, to get some real insight into how coronavirus is affecting gig economy workers like rideshare drivers and delivery people. Greg also chats with Jonah Bliss again, to discuss the pandemic's continued effect on the world of mobility.
2020-04-0630 minFast ForwardWhere Is Transit Heading Post-Pandemic? - Greg Lindsay chats with Paul ComfortEpisode 59. Greg Lindsay sits down with Paul Comfort, Vice President of Business Development at Trapeze, to discuss how transit agencies are pivoting to stay solvent during these troubled coronavirus times. Greg also chats with Jonah Bliss to fill you in on the latest happenings in mobility as the world goes into quarantine.
2020-03-3040 minFast ForwardEV Charging Made Simple - John Rossant chats with Paul GlenneyEpisode 20. CoMotion Founder and Chief Curator John Rossant sits down with Paul Glenney, CEO of Hubject Inc. Hubject is an interoperability platform focused on simplifying EV charging. Hubject works with Charge Port Operators (CPOs) and e-mobility service providers in 26 countries, and has more than 300 business-to-business partners. Hubject operates as a hub, enabling partners to communicate with each other and do business together. John and Paul chat about public charging and ways to accelerate EV adoption in the US and across the world.
2019-01-1428 minFast ForwardThe "Patagonia" of Electric Cars - Stephen Baker chats with RJ Scaringe, CEO of RivianEpisode 16. Stephen Baker and RJ Scaringe, CEO of Rivian, an electric car startup, sat down at LA CoMotion to discuss how the consumption model for cars will evolve over the next decades. RJ calls Rivian the “Patagonia” of electric cars - a comfortable vehicle encouraging customers to go out and explore the world. The car’s smart battery can learn from its user and adjust to his preferred charging mode in real-time. RJ Scaringe believes that as we move away from an exclusive consumption ownership model for cars, we will adopt more use-case specific modes of consumption.
2018-11-1924 minFast ForwardRepurposing (some of) LA’s 18.6 million parking places - John Rossant chats with Nik KaralisEpisode 14. John Rossant and Nik Karalis, CEO of Woods Bagot, chat about the implications of the mobility revolution on the built environment. At LA CoMotion, Woods Bagot, the global architectural and design consultancy, will present their fascinating research on the repurposing of parking places in the city of Los Angeles, exploring how a shift in planning could provide dwellings for more than 3 million people. Woods Bagot’s 3D data visualization tool will adjust itself live to different density scenarios for the districts of Inglewood, Downtown and East LA. Angelinos will be invited to share their impressions on the level of ch...
2018-11-0525 minFast ForwardTowards a shared autonomous future - Greg Lindsay and Yann Leriche, CEO of Transdev North AmericaEpisode 10. LA CoMotion’s Director of Strategy Greg Lindsay and Yann Leriche, CEO of Transdev North America, chat about how shared autonomous transportation will transform cities. Transdev has a hands-on, experimental approach to inventing the future of mobility. Yann Leriche explains the need to work with cities and develop shared solutions in order to balance out the appeal for autonomous vehicles and the increase in traffic and congestion. Yann and Greg discuss the difference between Europe and the United States in public transit ridership. Transdev is sharing data with transit agencies and developing a global set of alternatives to the pr...
2018-10-1530 min
Age of AdoptionExamining the Urban Mobility Revolution with John Rossant, Founder and Chief Curator of LA CoMotionWelcome to the fifth episode of Raising Your Antenna, your source for in-depth insight from leaders in emerging technology. We are excited to have John Rossant, Founder of LA CoMotion and Founder and Chairman of the New Cities Foundation.
John Rossant personally leads the LA CoMotion team. He is the Founder and Chairman of the New CIties Foundation, a major global non-profit institution dedicated to improving the quality of life and works in cities. He previously led the team producing the famous World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos, Switzerland every January and has been the producer...
2018-10-1038 minFast ForwardNew mobility: China as number 1? John Rossant chats with Michael Dunne, CEO of ZoZo GoEpisode 8. John Rossant, LA CoMotion’s Founder and Chief Curator, and Michael Dunne, CEO of ZoZo Go (A Dunne Automotive Company), discuss the industries of ride hailing, electric and autonomous vehicles in China, and how those will play out on a global scale. The Chinese Government has set high ambitions to become leaders in future mobility technologies. John Rossant and Michael Dunne explore political trade tensions between China and the US in the mobility revolution market.
2018-10-0128 minFast ForwardGoing multimodal - Greg Lindsay chats with Lyft's Lilly ShoupEpisode 6. In this week’s CoMotion Podcast, Lilly Shoup, Lyft’s Senior Director of Transportation Policy, and our Director of Strategy Greg Lindsay chat about Lyft’s key role in providing mobility solutions for everyone. The scale of the city of Los Angeles lends itself to testing different kinds of dockless mobility, figuring out what works and drawing lessons which can be applied to other cities. Lilly Shoup is a strong supporter of public transportation. She believes Lyft shares cities' goal of reducing single-occupancy vehicles and stresses the importance of working with public agencies to provide new, sustainable ways for people...
2018-09-2428 minFast ForwardSpace invaders — Greg Lindsay chats with LADOT general manager Seleta ReynoldsEpisode 5. Seleta Reynolds, General Manager of the Los Angeles Department of Transportation, and Greg Lindsay, LA CoMotion's Director of Strategy, chat about what the latest comprehensive regulation of dockless vehicles means for the city of Los Angeles. This new policy encourages companies to innovate, as long as they are willing to comply with LADOT’s mobility data specifications and that they express the city’s core values through their technology. It also lays the groundwork for how the city will manage what’s coming next. Seleta Reynolds is a strong advocate for public/private cooperation, and believes the city should start...
2018-09-1733 min