Building Better with Brandon Bartneck
Episodes
#270 – Understanding the Real Nature of Work: The Leadership Gap No One Talks About
30 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this solo episode, Brandon breaks down one of the most overlooked drivers of team performance: a leader’s ability to understand the true nature o...
#269 - Impact, and How to Choose Work That Actually Matters
16 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This solo episode is about a question that sits at the center of my work and my life. What is real impact. Not the buzzword. The kind that actually ch...
#268 - The Compounding Effect of Meaningful Work | Why “Work-Life Balance” Misses the Point
12 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Most conversations about work-life balance start with the wrong question.We assume the goal is to limit work, to keep it from taking too much of our l...
#267 – Scott Snider | Exit Planning Institute - Building Companies That Thrive Beyond the Owner
28 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What does it take to build a business that isn’t just profitable today, but valuable, resilient, and meaningful over the long term?In this episode, ...
#266 - Ali Kashani | Serve Robotics – Scaling Sidewalk Autonomy
14 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I’m joined by Ali Kashani, Co-Founder and CEO of Serve Robotics. Serve is pioneering autonomous sidewalk delivery at scale—with h...
#265 - Drew Allen | Grace Technologies – Building Safer, Smarter Industry
31 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I’m joined by Drew Allen, President & CEO of Grace Technologies. Grace is a family business built on innovation in electrical s...
#264 - Impact Requires Both Attention and Depth
17 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this solo episode, Brandon unpacks a challenge he sees everywhere — in his own work, at PJ Wallbank Springs, and in the broader world of leadersh...
#263 - Mike Spagnola | SEMA & PRI – How the Automotive Aftermarket Drives Innovation, Policy, and Product Development
03 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The automotive aftermarket often flies under the radar—but it plays a major role in advancing engineering, manufacturing, and performance. In this e...
#262 - The Work that Really Matters
20 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this solo episode, Brandon reflects on a recurring theme in his work and leadership journey. The increasing presence of uncomfortable, ambiguous, a...
#261 - Ami Spira | Civan Lasers - Precision Welding, Precision Beam Shaping, and the Future of Manufacturing
29 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welding isn’t just sparks and heat—it’s an essential (and often misunderstood) part of modern manufacturing. In this conversation, Ami Spira, Ge...
#260 – Brandon Bartneck | Redefining Innovation: Building Real Impact, One Iteration at a Time
15 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What’s the point of innovation?In this solo episode, Brandon Bartneck reflects on what innovation actually means—and why the version we celebrate ...
#259 – Sean McCormack | First Student – Technology, Safety, and Real-World Innovation in Student Transportation
01 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Big innovation doesn’t always mean big headlines. Sometimes it looks like improving how 5.5 million students get to school every day.In this episode...
#258 – The Truth About Transparency: Leading Through the Gray Areas
18 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this solo episode, Brandon Bartnick explores the messy reality behind transparency and authenticity in leadership. These are buzzwords in many sett...
#257 - Marta Anadón Rosinach | Upway - Scaling Micromobility: How Upway is Changing the E-Bike Market in the US
04 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Electric bikes are more than a trend—they’re a key part of a more sustainable, accessible, and human transportation ecosystem. But the market is s...
#256 – From Generalities to Clarity: How We Actually Solve Problems
20 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this solo episode, Brandon unpacks a powerful idea that keeps surfacing in his work and personal life: we can’t solve problems we don’t underst...
#255 – Jim Liefer | Ambi Robotics - Real-World Robotics and the Future of Logistics Warehouse Automation
13 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the world of logistics, automation is no longer a future concept—it’s happening now. But rolling out robotics in high-volume warehouse environm...
#254 – Mark Reich | Managing on Purpose with Hoshin Kanri and Lean Leadership
06 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Strategic planning too often becomes an annual ritual that loses meaning as soon as the binders hit the shelf. Mark Reich is on a mission to change th...
#253 – Reflections on Q1: Operational Leadership, Learning, and Building Better in the Real World
31 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this solo episode of Building Better, host Brandon Bartneck reflects on the first quarter of 2025. Drawing from recent episodes and his own evolvin...
#252 – Xiaodi Hou | Bot Auto - Operational Excellence and the Future of Autonomous Trucking
23 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Autonomous trucking has long promised a more efficient, scalable future for freight. But making it real requires more than bold ideas—it takes preci...
#251 – Tony Kinsman | Polaris - Driving the Right Innovation in Powersports
16 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Polaris is at the forefront of innovation in powersports, with a portfolio that spans off-road vehicles, motorcycles, snowmobiles, boats, and more. Bu...
#250 – The Value of Doing Hard Things: Learning Through Challenge
09 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, I’m exploring an idea that’s been on my mind a lot lately: what happens when we push ourselves through something hard?Recently, I set a...
#249 - Ahmad Ghahreman | Cyclic Materials - Revolutionizing Rare Earth Recycling and Sustainable Materials
02 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Rare earth elements are essential to electrification, decarbonization, and modern technology, yet only 1% of these materials are currently recycled gl...
#248 – Ross Blum | Skyline Robotics - Automated Skyscraper Window Cleaning, Facade Management & More
23 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
For more than a century, window cleaning for skyscrapers has been a dangerous, labor-intensive job. Skyline Robotics is changing that.In this episode ...
#247 - The Skill That Changes Everything: How to Learn Faster and Smarter
16 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The ability to learn on your own is one of the most valuable skills you can develop. The world is moving too fast to rely only on formal education or ...
#246 – Tony Olivo & Ken Rahn | FlexGen - Revolutionizing Energy Storage with Better Software
09 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tony Olivo and Ken Rahn from FlexGen join the conversation to discuss the evolution of energy storage and its role in grid stability. FlexGen has tran...
#245 – Kacie Freeberg | The Power of Returnable Packaging in Automotive Manufacturing
02 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Building Better with Brandon Bartneck, Kacie Freeberg, a leader in automotive returnable packaging, joins the conversation to discu...
#244 – Trevor Blondeel | Transforming Manufacturing Leadership
26 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Building Better with Brandon Bartneck, Trevor Blondeel, founder of Manufacturing Greatness, joins the conversation to explore the e...
#243 – Tim Huntzinger | XOTO - Redefining Motorcycle Safety and Joy
19 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Building Better with Brandon Bartneck, Tim Huntzinger, founder of California-based XOTO, shares his journey from designing in the a...
#242 – Felix Leach & Nick Molden | Why Mass and Distance Are the Most Important Variables for Sustainable Transportation
12 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Building Better with Brandon Bartneck, Felix Leach, Associate Professor at the University of Oxford, and Nick Molden, CEO of Emissi...
#241 – Bridget Grewal & Kellen Mahoney | Sustainability in Automotive Packaging: Challenges, Innovations, and Collaboration
05 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Building Better with Brandon Bartneck, we explore the multifaceted nature of sustainability in the automotive industry with two gue...
#240 – 2024 Year in Review
29 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this reflective episode, Brandon Bartneck reviews the year 2024, discussing the evolution of his podcast, what he has learned about his core values...
#239 – Hiten Sonpal | RISE Robotics – A Better Alternative to Hydraulics & Building an Industrial Technology Company
23 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hiten Sonpal is the CEO of RISE® Robotics, an industrial technology company headquartered in Somerville, Massachusetts, specializing in sustainable m...
#238 – Kevin Damoa | Glid Technologies – Revolutionizing Rail, Multimodal Transportation, Impact & Values
16 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin Damoa is founder and CEO of Glid Technologies, revolutionizing transportation with its Multi-Modal Autonomous Road to Rail Glider technology. Li...
#237 – Abey Abraham | Ducker Carlisle – Impact of the 2024 US Elections & Good Strategy
08 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Abey Abraham is a Managing Principal at Ducker Carlisle where he leads Ducker’s automotive and materials practice, specializing in transportation, m...
#236 – Colin Godby | Dust Moto – Electric Dirt Bikes, Impact & Self Actualization
01 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Colin Godby is CEO and co-founder of Dust. He joins shares his journey from mechanical engineering to creating electric dirt bikes, discussing the imp...
#235 – Patrick Hunt | New Industry VC – Narrative Command & Operational Mastery
24 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Patrick Hunt is a GP at New Industry VC. He joins to discuss the critical concepts of narrative command and operational mastery in the context of buil...
#234 – Suman Sehra | HARMAN – Connected Vehicles, New Opportunity with Data & Future Proofing
17 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Suman Sehra is the Global Vice President of Automotive Product & Platform Portfolio Management within HARMAN’s Automotive Connectivity business ...
#233 – Aseem Kapur | GM Energy – Expanding and Accelerating a Holistic Energy Ecosystem
10 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Aseem Kapur is Chief Revenue Offer at GM Energy. He joins to discuss the company's commitment to an all-electric future and the various strategies the...
#232 – Lowell Mora | Impact CFO – From Controller to Strategic Partner: The Evolving Role of Finance
03 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Lowell Mora joins to discuss the critical role of finance in business strategy, particularly for family-owned businesses. Lowell shares his extensive ...
#231 – Building a Stable, Impactful Company – A Systems Engineering Challenge
28 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is focused on the intersection of systems engineering and business building, emphasizing the importance of creating a sustainable and imp...
#230 – Santosh Kottalgi | Ansys – Simulation for Improved NVH Performance
20 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Santosh Kottalgi discusses the critical aspects of Noise, Vibration, and Harshness (NVH) in automotive engineering, emphasizing its growing importance...
#229 – Tim Noonan | Evertrak – Sustainable Railroad Ties & Making a Positive Impact
13 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tim Noonan is the founder and CEO of Evertrak, a company dedicated to revolutionizing the railway industry with sustainable, high-performance solution...
#228 – Dr. Robert Prucka | Clemson Deep Orange – Real Project Experience for Future Automotive Engineers
06 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Rob Prucka the Professor of Motorsports Engineering within the Department of Automotive Engineering at the Clemson University and director of the Deep...
#227 – Broc TenHouten | Intrinsic Power – A Better Level 2 Charger & Improved Energy Management for EV Charging
29 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Broc TenHouten is Co-founder and CEO at Intrinsic Power, a company that actively manages infrastructure in real time allowing for more chargers to run...
#226 – Andy Bennett | EVolve (Vontier) – Energy Management for Scaling EV Charging Infrastructure
22 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Andy Bennett is CEO of EVolve, a Vontier Company featuring Driivz and Sparkion. Takeaways EVolve focuses on software for vehicle electrification. ...
#225 – Billy Evers | Hesai Technology – Reliable & High-Performance LiDAR for Autonomous Driving
16 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Billy Evers is Head of Robotics for the Americas at Hesai Technology, a leader in LiDAR solutions. They discuss the evolution of LiDAR technology, its...
Introducing "Building Better with Brandon Bartneck"
09 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Future of Mobility podcast has been renamed to Build Better. This special episode explains why.
#224 – Nikita Bridan | Oilstainlab – Impactful Automotive Design & A Car for Maniacs
08 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Nikita Bridan, co-founder of Oilstainlab, discusses their approach to shaking up the automotive industry and creating unique luxury performance vehicl...
#223 – Better Problem Solving to Improve our Transportation Ecosystem
01 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episodes features clips from interviews with Alex Roy, Martin Cardell, and Glenn Sommerville, centered around the effort to improve problem solvi...
#222 – Yaron Saghiv | UVeye – Automated Vehicle Inspection, AI & Predictive Maintenance
25 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Yaron Saghiv is Chief Marketing Officer at UVeye, the world's first fully automated suite of vehicle inspection systems. Takeaways: UVeye is rev...
#221 – Jeffrey Kinsey | EverCharge – The Importance of L2 Charging for EV Fleets & Robust Product Design
18 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jeffrey Kinsey is the VP of Engineering at EverCharge. He joined the company in 2022 to support the acceleration of operations after their acquisition...
#220 – Barry Jones | Provizio - Commercializing an Innovative Mobility Technology & 4D Imaging Radar
12 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Barry Jones, strategic sales lead at Provizio, shares his insights on navigating the automotive industry and building successful businesses. He emphas...
#219 – Quincy Lee | Electric Era – Reliably Scaling a High-Performance Charging Business
04 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Quincy Lee is the CEO and Founder of Electric Era. He joins for a Round 2 discussion (see Episode 168 for Round 1), to discuss the operational challen...
Bonus - Michael Wiesinger | Kodiak Robotics – Driverless Deliveries & Breaking Down the Recent Autonomous Partnership with Atlas Energy Solutions
01 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kodiak recently made news, with their our first driverless delivery, in partnership with Atlas Energy Solutions Inc., the leading provider of proppant...
#218 – Glenn Sommerville | High Performance Leadership, Successful Product Launches & How to Trust but Verify
28 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Glenn Sommerville is a lean and continuous improvement professional in the practices and philosophies of the Toyota Production System (TPS), trained a...
#217 – Common Pitfalls that Prevent New Technology Implementation
21 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Improving transportation requires more than developing new technology. That technology must be applied in the real-world, at scale, to make an impact....
#216 – Bob Purcell | Purcell Advisory Group – Launching the EV-1, Low Volume Production & First Principles
14 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Bob Purcell has over 30 years of experience in the highly competitive world automotive industry creating and launching new technologies, business mode...
#215 – How to Improve Our Transportation Ecosystem
07 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How do we improve our transportation ecosystem? By designing the technology we need, and taking intentional steps to build the products, companies, an...
#214 – Martin Cardell – EY | Driving Innovation in Products, Business Models, and Customer Understanding
30 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Martin is the Global Mobility Solutions Leader within EY’s Consulting practice. He joins to discuss the key shifts in the mobility sector, and how c...
#213 – Alex Roy | Making Sense of the EV/AV Chaos, Effective Strategy & Learning from History
23 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Alex Roy is a well-known thought leader and expert in the mobility space. He joins to explore what’s real in the autonomy space, the importance of e...
#212 – Richard Hawwa | Nomura Greentech – 10 Key Questions to Prepare for a Growth Capital Raise
16 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Richard Hawwa is a Managing Director at Nomura Greentech, leading the Mobility and Automotive Technology practice in the Americas. Richard has 18 year...
#211 – Ian Rust | Revoy – Reducing Long Haul Cost per Mile with a Novel Hybridized Approach
09 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ian Rust, founder and CEO of Revoy, discusses their innovative approach to hybridizing the propulsion system of commercial vehicles. Revoy's solut...
#210 – Chris Borroni-Bird – How the Developed World Can Learning from the Developing World for a Better Mobility Future
02 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Birroni-Bird joins for a Round 2 discussion on the Future of Mobility podcast. Summary The conversation explores the broken transportation ecosy...
#209 – Jason Marks | TELO – Purpose Built Electric Trucks for Urban Environments & Intentionally Building a Culture
26 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jason Marks is co-founder and CEO at TELO. TELO makes intelligently designed, compact electric vehicle trucks for city living and weekend adventuring....
#208 – Michael Granoff | Maniv – Chinese EVs, The End of “Mobility” & Finding the Right Investments
19 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mike Granoff, managing partner at Maniv Mobility, discusses the future of mobility and transportation. Links: Show notes: http://brandonbartneck.co...
#207 – Andy Marsh | Plug Power - The Pace and Steps Required to Transition to a Hydrogen Economy
12 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Andy Marsh, is President and CEO of Plug Power. He joins to discuss the company's role as a pioneer in the energy transition and the future of hyd...
#206 – Isaac Holeman & Tarani Duncan | Croft – Rural Decarbonization, Novel Hydrogen Storage & Rugged Hydrogen Vehicles
05 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Isaac Holeman and Tarani Duncan join from Croft. Isaac is founder and chief product officer. Tarani is VP of product. Croft is an ambitious startup wi...
#205 – Matt Markel | Spartan Radar – The Reality of Road Safety & Improving Spatial Resolution for Radar
28 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Matt Markel, CEO of Spartan Radar, discusses the role of radar in improving road safety and the autonomous vehicle ecosystem. Takeaways Radar, w...
Special Episode: Will Low Emission Zones Discourage Driving in the UK with Adam Hill - from Transit Unplugged
25 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This is a special episode, welcoming Paul Comfort (3x Future of Mobility podcast guest) to share an episode of his Transit Unplugged podcast, featurin...
#204 – John McElroy Round 2 | Autoline – Peak Auto & Disrupting the Automotive Industry
21 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
John McElroy joins for a second time to discuss topics such as electrification, autonomy, and the concept of peak auto. McElroy shares his perspective...
#203 – Rakesh Koneru | HummingbirdEV – Microfactories, EV Retrofits & Building a New Heavy Duty EV OEM
14 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Rakesh Koneru, CEO of Hummingbird EV, discusses the company's approach to electrification in the medium and heavy-duty vehicle segment. The conver...
#202 – Laura Fox | Streetlife Ventures – Improving Urban Life and Mobility
07 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Laura Fox is the Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Streetlife Ventures, a seed-stage venture fund investing in B2B urban climate solutions to transfo...
#201 – Desmond Wheatley | Beam Global – Off-Grid, Scalable Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure
31 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Desmond Wheatley is President and CEO and Chairman of the Board at Beam Global, a clean technology innovator which develops and manufactures sustainab...
#200 – Chris Wallbank | Wallbank Industrial – Impact through Manufacturing & Pursuing a Clear Vision
24 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Wallbank is President and Chief Executive Officer of P.J. Wallbank Springs Inc., and CEO of Wallbank Industrial. Chris joins this milestone epis...
#199 - Timothy Papandreou | ETA - The Purpose of Mobility, Systems Thinking & Reimagining Transportation
17 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Timothy Papandreou works towards bridging the gap between bleeding-edge innovations, their real-world application, and their impact on the way we live...
#198 – Roxana Bekemohammadi | United States Hydrogen Alliance – Technology Diversity & A True Push for Sustainability
10 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Roxana Bekemohammadi is Founder and Executive Director of United States Hydrogen Alliance. She joins to discuss the importance of advocating for hydro...
#197 - Olaf Sakkers | RedBlue Capital – Why our Transportation System is Broken and How to Disrupt It
03 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Olaf Sakkers joins to discuss the purpose of mobility and transportation, the challenges of the current system, and the potential for a more efficient...
#196 – Edwin Olson | May Mobility – The Capital-Efficient Path to Ending Personal Car Ownership `
25 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Edwin Olson is founder and CEO of May Mobility. He joins the Future of Mobility podcast for a Round 2 topic, centered around May Mobility’s strategy...
#195 – Beth Brooke | VERITY NOW – Gender-Inclusive Vehicle Safety Standards
18 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Beth Brooke joins to discuss the need for gender-inclusive vehicle safety standards. Takeaways Vehicle safety standards are designed with the male ...
#194 – Ameya Joshi | MobilityNotes & ClearFlame – Decarbonizing the Existing Vehicle Fleet & Renewable Fuels
11 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Ameya Joshi currently serves as the Vice President of Product at ClearFlame Engines. He also maintains his own website, MobilityNotes.com, which d...
#193 – Grayson Brulte | SAE Tomorrow Today – The Path(s) to Commercial Adoption for Autonomous Vehicles
04 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As host of SAE Tomorrow Today, Grayson Brulte operates at the intersection of economics, politics, and technology to help listeners navigate emerging ...
#192 – Andrea Klein | Rand Technologies – Overcoming the Greatest Supply Chain Risks
28 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Andrea Klein is CEO of Rand Technologies. Andrea Klein, the founder and CEO of RAND Technology, discusses the importance of supply chain in future mob...
#191 – Stefan Tongur | Electreon Round 2 – The Path to Widespread Wireless Charging
21 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Stefan Tongur is VP of Business Development at Electreon. He joins this episode to explore the role of wireless charging in future transportation, exp...
#190 – Stan Sewitch | Building an Engaged and Positive Culture
14 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Stan is a business psychologist and entrepreneur, and author of Engage!: How WD-40 Company Built the Engine of Positive Culture. From 2012 until 2021,...
#189 – Lior Tal | Cyngn – Autonomous Vehicle Solutions for Industrial Fleets & Bringing an AV Product to Market
08 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Lior Tal is CEO and Chariman of Cyngn, a Silicon Valley-based technology company that develops and deploys scalable, differentiated autonomous vehicle...
#188 – 2023 Year in Review
31 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is the final episode of 2023. It’s a solid episode, in which Brandon Bartneck highlights the key themes that emerged on the Future of Mobility ...
Reece Martin | RMTransit – City Transit & Evolving the Way We Get Around
28 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is a repost of Episode 143, originally aired on February 19, 2023. This conversation was the most popular Future of Mobility episode in 2023. ......
#187 – Prescott Watson | Port Power – Smart Power & Optimized EV Charging Infrastructure
26 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Prescott Watson is a founder and investor focused on the transportation, energy and industrial sectors. He is co-founder of Port Power, a startup maki...
Chris and Melissa Bruntlett – Urban Vitality, Dutch Cycling & The Human Case for Fewer Cars
21 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is a repost of Episode 134. This conversation was the 2nd most popular Future of Mobility episode in 2023. ... Melissa and Chris Bruntlett are au...
#186 – Daniel Barel Round 2 | REE – Bringing a New EV and the REEcorner to the Market
18 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Daniel Barel is co-founder and CEO if REE Automotive. Daniel previously appeared on Episode 108 of the Future of Mobility podcast: https://brandonbar...
Angus Pacala | Ouster - Digital LiDAR, Merging with Velodyne & Why LiDAR Is the Best Sensor for Machine Vision
14 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is a repost of Episode 149, originally aired on April 2, 2023. This conversation was the 3rd most popular Future of Mobility episode in 2023. ......
#185 – Josh Green | Inspiration Mobility – Accelerating Fleet Transitions to Electric Vehicles
11 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Josh Green is the founder and CEO of Inspiration Mobility (“Inspiration”), the first Electrification Accelerator™, built from the ground up to a...
Khaled Fakhuri & Mike Doucleff | Schneider Electric – EV Charging Solutions & Innovation on the Edge
07 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is a repost of Episode 136, originally aired on January 8, 2023. This conversation was the 4th most popular Future of Mobility episode in 2023. ....
#184 – Alex Meek | Moxion Power – Mobile Battery Energy Storage Systems
04 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Alex Meek is Co-Founder and President and Chief Revenue Officer at Moxion Power. Key topics in this conversation include: The need for cleaner mobil...
Francesca Favarò | Waymo – Safety for Automated Driving Systems & Waymo’s Approach to Safety
30 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is a repost of Episode 158, originally aired on June 4, 2023. This conversation was the 5th most popular Future of Mobility episode in 2023. ... ...
#183 – Daniel Trepanier | Arcadia Tractor – Autonomy, Field Robotics & Learning through Real-world Deployments
26 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dan Trepanier is Chief Executive Officer at Arcadia Tractor Corp., who is building an autonomous vehicle for unstructured environment. Key topics in t...
#182 – Jesse Henry | Heartland – Sustainable Material Innovation in Automotive
19 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jesse is the founder and CEO of Heartland, a leader in high-performance carbon-negative materials. Heartland’s drop-in additives help brands and sup...
#181 – Kelly Senecal | Life Cycle Analysis Mistakes, E-fuels, Decarbonization & Our Eclectric Future
12 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Kelly Senecal is a co-founder and owner of Convergent Science and one of the original developers of CONVERGE, an industry-leading computational fl...
#180 – Sam Shapiro | Grounded – Electric Outdoor Recreation, 250-Mile Range in an EV Campervan & a Scrappy Startup
05 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sam Shapiro is a technologist and entrepreneur who is leading the charge to an electric future for the outdoor recreation industry. Key topics in this...
#179 – BJ Birtwell | Electrify Expo – The Premier EV Festival & Selling to the Masses
29 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
BJ Birtwell is the founder and executive producer of Electrify Expo, North America’s largest electric vehicle festival. Key topics in this conversat...