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Drivers of Disruption

Drivers of Disruption

McKinsey & Company 8 Episodes Mar 12, 2026

Drivers of Disruption is a podcast from the McKinsey Center for Future Mobility. It explores the changing world of mobility by inviting thought leaders, industry titans, and disruptors. Each episode covers the latest advancements, current challenges, and potential solutions in the future of mobility. The show aims to make sense of how new technologies and business models are reshaping transportation.

Episodes

Driving the connected mobility shift: Verizon’s view on V2X
Driving the connected mobility shift: Verizon’s view on V2X Mar 12, 2026 2563 Can vehicles, infrastructure, and networks act as one system? Verizon Business’s Daniel Lawson discusses how vehicle-to-everything tech and edge computing are moving toward real-world safety, efficiency, and autonomy.See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information
Powering cities at the curb: It’s electric and the future of urban EV charging
Powering cities at the curb: It’s electric and the future of urban EV charging Oct 14, 2025 1942 Can curbside chargers unlock the future of urban EV adoption while delivering convenience for drivers and easing the burden on the grid? Tiya Gordon of it’s electric and McKinsey’s Shivika Sahdev explore what may be the most practical path to scaling electrification across dense urban neighborhoods. Full transcript of the episode can be found here: https://www.mckinsey.com/fe
Unlocking autonomous vehicle development: TIER IV’s open source blueprint
Unlocking autonomous vehicle development: TIER IV’s open source blueprint Apr 10, 2024 2437 Shinpei Kato, CEO of TIER IV, joins Takuto Ueha, McKinsey partner, to discuss  the potential of open source for autonomous vehicle development. Full transcript of the episode can be found here: https://www.mckinsey.com/features/mckinsey-center-for-future-mobility/our-insights/drivers-of-disruption/unlocking-autonomous-vehicle-development-tier-ivs-open-source-blueprintSee www.mckinsey.com/privacy-p
Preparing for liftoff: Volocopter and Wisk chart the path to the skies for eVTOLs
Preparing for liftoff: Volocopter and Wisk chart the path to the skies for eVTOLs Nov 8, 2023 2931 Dirk Hoke and Brian Yutko, CEOs of Volocopter and Wisk, respectively, join Robin Riedel to discuss the possibilities, challenges, and opportunities in the process of commercializing future air mobility.See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information
Gen AI in high gear: Mercedes-Benz leverages the power of ChatGPT
Gen AI in high gear: Mercedes-Benz leverages the power of ChatGPT Sep 13, 2023 2309 Philipp Skogstad, CEO of Mercedes-Benz R&D North America, shares the story of bringing generative AI to 900,000 beta testers and discusses the vision, impact, challenges, and path forward for generative AI applications in the automotive sector.See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information
Constructing the tech future: Porsche Digital spearheads talent attraction
Constructing the tech future: Porsche Digital spearheads talent attraction Jun 12, 2023 2046 Mattias Ulbrich, CEO of Porsche Digital and CIO of Porsche AG, shares the importance of putting people first to shape talent when building a digital business.See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information
Billion dollar sprint: BrightDrop harnesses start-up mentality and GM's strengths
Billion dollar sprint: BrightDrop harnesses start-up mentality and GM's strengths May 9, 2023 2573 Travis Katz, CEO of BrightDrop, shares how he navigates the challenges of developing a cutting-edge enterprise, while strategically leveraging GM's powerhouse capabilities and maintaining agility every step of the way.  The New Automotive Mandate: Moving from Building Products to Building Businesses  See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information
Trailer: Exploring the Future of Mobility with Philipp Kampshoff
Trailer: Exploring the Future of Mobility with Philipp Kampshoff May 9, 2023 635 Philipp Kampshoff shares his thoughts on the changing mobility landscape.  See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

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