The Driverless Digest Podcast
Harry Campbell 62 episodes Nov 9, 2026
The Driverless Digest Podcast explores the intersection of autonomous vehicles and rideshare, focusing on the business and technology shaping the AV industry. Hosted by Harry Campbell, it covers news, trends, and analysis around self-driving cars, mobility platforms, and the companies competing in this space. The show is aimed at listeners interested in how autonomy may transform transportation and ride-hailing. More information is available at thedriverlessdigest.com.
Episodes
The Data Transfer Bottleneck Facing AV Fleets with Virewirx CEO Jason Fiber
Listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify, and Substack. Transcripts are also available by clicking on the “transcripts” button in the top right corner of this post on the app/web version. You can also access them from the email version by clicking here.In today’s episode, I’m speaking with Jason Fiber, CEO of Virewirx. Jason introduces the company and its background in wireless t
Making Autonomous Drone Delivery Work with Zipline CEO Keller Cliffton
This week’s edition is brought to you by Terawatt – purpose-built charging for autonomous vehicle fleets.Listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify, and Substack. Transcripts are also available by clicking on the “transcripts” button in the top right corner of this post on the app/web version. You can also access them from the email version by clicking here.In today’s episode, I’m
From Long Haul to Last Mile: Autonomous Vehicles Take on New Form Factors
Listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify, and Substack. Transcripts are also available by clicking on the “transcripts” button in the top right corner of this post on the app/web version. You can also access them from the email version by clicking here.Join panelists at the Urban Autonomy Summit in Austin as they discuss how autonomy is expanding beyond robotaxis into trucking an
Hub City: Robotaxis' Electric Infrastructure
Listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify, and Substack. Transcripts are also available by clicking on the “transcripts” button in the top right corner of this post on the app/web version. You can also access them from the email version by clicking here.Join panelists at the Urban Autonomy Summit in Austin as they discuss the charging infrastructure behind robotaxi fleets, how cit
Building the Autonomous Vehicle Ecosystem
Listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify, and Substack. Transcripts are also available by clicking on the “transcripts” button in the top right corner of this post on the app/web version. You can also access them from the email version by clicking here.Join panelists at the Urban Autonomy Summit in Austin as they discuss the infrastructure, operations, and partnerships needed to
Tracking the Robotaxi Race with Ethan McKanna (Robotaxi Tracker)
Listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify, and Substack. Transcripts are also available by clicking on the “transcripts” button in the top right corner of this post on the app/web version. You can also access them from the email version by clicking here.In today’s episode, I’m speaking with Ethan McKanna, an autonomous vehicle power user, industry observer, and the creator of Robo
Scaling Driverless Trucks Safely with Aurora CSO Nat Beuse
This week’s edition is brought to you by Terawatt – purpose-built charging for autonomous vehicle fleets.Listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify, and Substack. Transcripts are also available by clicking on the “transcripts” button in the top right corner of this post on the app/web version. You can also access them from the email version by clicking here.In today’s episode, I’m
Automating Group Transportation with CharterUP CEO Armir Harris
Listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify, and Substack. Transcripts are also available by clicking on the “transcripts” button in the top right corner of this post on the app/web version. You can also access them from the email version by clicking here.In today’s episode, I’m speaking with Armir Harris, founder and CEO of CharterUP. Armir breaks down the company’s group transport
Europe’s Robotaxi Reality Check with Augustin Friedel
Listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify, and Substack. Transcripts are also available by clicking on the “transcripts” button in the top right corner of this post on the app/web version. You can also access them from the email version by clicking here.In today’s episode, The Driverless Digest Editor Ben Hubbard speaks with Augustin Friedel, an expert in software-defined vehicles
From Trucks to Robotaxis: Waabi’s One Driver with CEO Raquel Urtasun
Listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify, and Substack. Transcripts are also available by clicking on the “transcripts” button in the top right corner of this post on the app/web version. You can also access them from the email version by clicking here.In today’s episode, I’m speaking with Raquel Urtasun, Founder and CEO of Waabi. Raquel shares how she got into the self-driving f
The Robotaxi Curb Dilemma: Park, Cruise or Return to the Depot?
Thanks to Jonah Bliss for originally covering this on The Curbivore - Let Them Linger? The Surprising Case for Robotaxis at the CurbIn a new study, Associate Professor Michael Hyland at UC Irvine explains why giving robotaxis somewhere to wait between rides could be crucial to avoiding unnecessary miles on city streets.Where should a robotaxi go after dropping off a passenger?It could wait at the
The Road to Driverless Robotaxis with Nuro Co-CEO Dave Ferguson
Listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify, and Substack. Transcripts are also available by clicking on the “transcripts” button in the top right corner of this post on the app/web version. You can also access them from the email version by clicking here.In today’s episode, I’m speaking with Dave Ferguson, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Nuro. Dave reflects on Nuro’s first decade, what ha
Bringing Physical AI to a Billion Machines (Applied Intuition Co-founder Peter Ludwig)
Listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify, and Substack. Transcripts are also available by clicking on the “transcripts” button in the top right corner of this post on the app/web version. You can also access them from the email version by clicking here.In today’s episode, I’m speaking with Peter Ludwig, co-founder and CTO of Applied Intuition. Peter shares how the company has evo
Building and Scaling AV Depots with Voltera CEO Frank Reig
Listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify, and Substack. Transcripts are also available by clicking on the “transcripts” button in the top right corner of this post on the app/web version. You can also access them from the email version by clicking here.In today’s episode, I’m speaking with Frank Reig, CEO of Voltera. Frank explains how the merger between Voltera and Revel came to
Middle Mile AV Trucking with Gatik CEO Gautam Narang
Listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify, and Substack. Transcripts are also available by clicking on the “transcripts” button in the top right corner of this post on the app/web version. You can also access them from the email version by clicking here.In today’s episode, The Driverless Digest Editor Ben Hubbard speaks with Gautam Narang, CEO & co-founder of Gatik. Gautam explain
Balancing AV Innovation and Regulation with CalSTA’s Emily Warren
Listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify, and Substack. Transcripts are also available by clicking on the “transcripts” button in the top right corner of this post on the app/web version. You can also access them from the email version by clicking here.In today’s episode, I’m speaking with Emily Warren, Deputy Secretary for Innovative Mobility Solutions at the California State Tr
Why AV Trucking is a Massive Market with Kodiak AI CEO Don Burnette
Listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify, and Substack. Transcripts are also available by clicking on the “transcripts” button in the top right corner of this post on the app/web version. You can also access them from the email version by clicking here.In today’s episode, I’m speaking with Don Burnette, founder and CEO of Kodiak AI. Don shares what has kept him motivated after mo
Wayve’s GAIA-4 and the Future of AV Simulation with Brandon Basso
Listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify, and Substack. Transcripts are also available by clicking on the “transcripts” button in the top right corner of this post on the app/web version. You can also access them from the email version by clicking here.In today’s episode, The Driverless Digest Editor Ben Hubbard speaks with Brandon Basso, VP of Engineering at Wayve. Brandon break
Building the Energy Infrastructure for Autonomous Vehicles with Alex Pischalnikov
Listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify, and Substack. Transcripts are also available by clicking on the “transcripts” button in the top right corner of this post on the app/web version. You can also access them from the email version by clicking here.In today’s episode, I’m speaking with Alex Pischalnikov, Senior Director of Strategy at MN8 Energy. Alex explains how MN8 has gro
How NVIDIA Alpamayo Is Accelerating Autonomous Driving with Matt Cragun
Listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify, and Substack. Transcripts are also available by clicking on the “transcripts” button in the top right corner of this post on the app/web version. You can also access them from the email version by clicking here.In today’s episode, I’m speaking with Matt Cragun, Director of Product for Autonomous Vehicles at NVIDIA. Matt breaks down NVIDIA
Rethinking AV Safety as Robotaxis Scale with Junko Yoshida
Listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify, and Substack. Transcripts are also available by clicking on the “transcripts” button in the top right corner of this post on the app/web version. You can also access them from the email version by clicking here.In today’s episode, I’m speaking with Junko Yoshida, a veteran technology journalist and one of the industry’s leading voices on
Building Autonomous Vessels for Cleaner Waterways (Michael Arens, Clean Earth Rovers CEO)
Listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify, and Substack. Transcripts are also available by clicking on the “transcripts” button in the top right corner of this post on the app/web version. You can also access them from the email version by clicking here.In today’s episode, I’m speaking with Michael Arens, Founder and CEO of Clean Earth Rovers. We discuss how Michael went from an e
Einride’s Autonomous Freight Strategy with CTO Henrik Green
Listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify, and Substack. Transcripts are also available by clicking on the “transcripts” button in the top right corner of this post on the app/web version. You can also access them from the email version by clicking here.In today’s episode, I’m speaking with Henrik Green, Chief Technology Officer at Einride. Henrik shares his journey from a long ca
Autonomous Charging for Robotaxis with Rocsys CEO Crijn Bouman
Listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify, and Substack. Transcripts are also available by clicking on the “transcripts” button in the top right corner of this post on the app/web version. You can also access them from the email version by clicking here.In today’s episode, I’m speaking with Crijn Bouman, CEO and Co-founder of Rocsys. Crijn shares his background in the EV charging
Inside Waymo’s Interview Process: An Engineer’s First-Hand Experience
This week’s podcast is brought to you by Terawatt – purpose-built charging for autonomous vehicle fleets.Listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify, and Substack. Transcripts are also available by clicking on the “transcripts” button in the top right corner of this post on the app/web version. You can also access them from the email version by clicking here.In today’s episode, I’m
Europe’s First Driverless Vehicle Approval with Bliq CEO Julian Glaab
Listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify, and Substack. Transcripts are also available by clicking on the “transcripts” button in the top right corner of this post on the app/web version. You can also access them from the email version by clicking here.In today’s episode, I’m speaking with Julian Glaab, co-founder and CEO of bliq.ai, a Berlin-based autonomous mobility company tha
Lyft’s Hybrid Approach to Autonomy with CEO David Risher
Listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify, and Substack. Transcripts are also available by clicking on the “transcripts” button in the top right corner of this post on the app/web version. You can also access them from the email version by clicking here.In today’s episode, I’m speaking with David Risher, Chief Executive Officer of Lyft. We discuss how Lyft is thinking about the au
Inside Uber’s AV Strategy with Founding Member Eduardo Rojas
Listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify, and Substack. Transcripts are also available by clicking on the “transcripts” button in the top right corner of this post on the app/web version. You can also access them from the email version by clicking here.In today’s episode, I’m speaking with Eduardo Rojas, an autonomous delivery operator and former founding member of Uber’s Autonom
Zoox’s Approach to Scaling Autonomy with Marc Wimmershoff
Listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify, and Substack. Transcripts are also available by clicking on the “transcripts” button in the top right corner of this post on the app/web version. You can also access them from the email version by clicking here.In today’s episode, I’m speaking with Marc Wimmershoff, Vice President of Autonomy Software at Zoox. Marc shares his long journey
The 'Waymo on Uber' Experience, Feedback From a Power User (Ethan McKanna)
This week’s podcast is brought to you by Terawatt – purpose-built charging for autonomous vehicle fleets.Listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify, and Substack. Transcripts are also available by clicking on the “transcripts” button in the top right corner of this post on the app/web version. You can also access them from the email version by clicking here.In today’s episode, I’m
Keep On Rolling: Electrifying, Scaling & Automating The Vehicles of Tomorrow (Curbivore 2026)
Listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify, and Substack. Transcripts are also available by clicking on the “transcripts” button in the top right corner of this post.Join panelists at the just concluded Curbivore conference as they discuss what it takes to electrify, scale, and automate the vehicles of tomorrow, and the key systems supporting autonomy as deployments expand. This pa
Urban Autonomy in America: What’s Real & What’s Next (Curbivore 2026)
Listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify, and Substack. Transcripts are also available by clicking on the “transcripts” button in the top right corner of this post.Join panelists at the just concluded Curbivore conference as they discuss how autonomy has progressed over the last few years, the challenges the industry still faces, and what it will take to accelerate progress as AV
Meet Dot: DoorDash’s Accelerated Autonomous Local Commerce Solution (Curbivore 2026)
Listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify, and Substack. Transcripts are also available by clicking on the “transcripts” button in the top right corner of this post.Join Harry and Harrison Shih, Senior Director at DoorDash Labs, DoorDash for a fireside chat from the recently concluded Curbivore conference. They dive into DoorDash’s push into autonomy, with a focus on their latest
DoorDash’s Autonomous Delivery Strategy with Ashu Rege
This week’s podcast is brought to you by Terawatt – purpose-built charging for autonomous vehicle fleets.Listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify, and Substack. Transcripts are also available by clicking on the “transcripts” button in the top right corner of this post on the app/web version. You can also access them from the email version by clicking here.In today’s episode, I’m
The Humans Powering Autonomous Vehicle Operations (Omar Zoubi, TaskUs)
Listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify, and Substack. Transcripts are also available by clicking on the “transcripts” button in the top right corner of this post on the app/web version. You can also access them from the email version by clicking here.In today’s episode, I’m speaking with Omar Zoubi, VP of Autonomous Mobility & Rideshare Network Strategy at TaskUs. Omar breaks d
How the CPUC Handles AV Permits, Data, and Enforcement (Pat Tsen)
This week’s podcast is brought to you by Terawatt – purpose-built charging for autonomous vehicle fleets.Listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify, and Substack. Transcripts are also available by clicking on the “transcripts” button in the top right corner of this post.In today’s episode, I’m speaking with Shao (Pat) Tsen, Deputy Executive Director for Consumer Policy, Transportat
The Chips Powering Autonomous Driving with Augustin Friedel
Listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify, and Substack. Transcripts are also available by clicking on the “transcripts” button in the top right corner of this post.Today, we are featuring a guest podcast from Daniel Abreu Marques, host of Autonomy Insiders, the companion podcast to his newsletter The AV Market Strategist. Daniel regularly covers the global autonomous vehicle indu
AV Fleet Management with Ming Maa (Moove AV CEO)
Listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify, and Substack. Transcripts are also available by clicking on the “transcripts” button in the top right corner of this post.In today’s episode, I’m speaking with Ming Maa, Co-Founder and CEO of Moove AV, a global fleet provider for autonomous vehicles, and Waymo’s current fleet partner in Phoenix, Miami and London.We discussed Ming’s time a
Inside Waymo’s Remote Assistance Program with Dr. Missy Cummings
Listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify, and Substack. Transcripts are also available by clicking on the “transcripts” button in the top right corner of this post.In today’s episode, I’m speaking with Dr. Missy Cummings, professor and director of the Mason Autonomy and Robotics Center at George Mason University, and former Senior Safety Advisor at the National Highway Traffic Sa
A Deep Dive into Waymo’s CPUC Data with Dr. Matthew Raifman
This week’s podcast is brought to you by Terawatt – purpose-built charging for autonomous vehicle fleets.Listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify, and Substack. We now have transcripts available too (Click on the “transcripts” button in the top right corner of this post to access them).In today’s episode, I’m speaking with Dr. Matthew Raifman, Research Lead for policy and automat
Autonomous Delivery Robots with Coco CEO Zach Rash
This episode was recorded live in person at Coco’s office in Venice, CA, so is a great one to watch on YouTube.Otherwise, you can listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Substack. We now have transcripts available too (Click on the “transcripts” button in the top right corner of this post to access them).In today’s episode, I’m speaking with Zach Rash, Co-founder and CEO of Coco, th
Lessons from the Great Waymo Outage of 2025 (Brad Templeton)
Listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify, and Substack. We now have transcripts available too (Click on the “transcripts” button in the top right corner of this post to access them).In today’s episode, I’m speaking with Brad Templeton, a longtime speaker and consultant in the autonomy space, who has advised companies including Waymo, Zoox, Cruise, and Starship since their early d
Why Waymo Replaces Nannies and Parents, Not Uber Drivers (Sam Lessin)
Listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify, and Substack. We now have transcripts available too (Click on the “transcripts” button in the top right corner of this post to access them).In today’s episode, I’m speaking with Sam Lessin, an early VP of Product at Facebook and currently co-founder and GP at Slow Ventures, a generalist early-stage VC firm with offices in San Francisco an
Robotaxi Lessons From San Francisco With Jeffrey Tumlin
Listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify, and Substack. We now have transcripts available too (Click on the “transcripts” button in the top right corner of this post to access them).In today’s episode, I’m speaking with Jeffrey Tumlin, a 30-year transportation leader and former executive director of the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA). Jeffrey shares how rob
Inside Tesla’s Autonomy Strategy with Farzad Mesbahi
Listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify, and Substack. We now have transcripts available too (Click on the “transcripts” button in the top right corner of this post to access them).In today’s episode, I’m speaking with Farzad Mesbahi, a former Tesla employee, a longtime Tesla investor and popular Tesla YouTuber. We get into why Farzad has become such a well-regarded voice in the
Uber, Taxis, and the Shift to AVs (Hansu Kim - Flywheel CEO)
Listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify, and Substack. We now have transcripts available too (Click on the “transcripts” button in the top right corner of this post to access them).In today’s episode, I’m speaking with Hansu Kim, longtime San Francisco political consultant with 20+ years of experience in transportation policy and legislation, and Chairman of Flywheel Technologie
What It Would Take for Waymo to Launch in New York City (Podcast)
Listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify, and Substack. We now have transcripts available too (Click on the “transcripts” button in the top right corner of this post to access them).In today’s episode, I’m speaking with Dawood Mian, a long time NYC fleet owner, and founder of AutoMarketplace, the largest content platform focused exclusively on New York city’s TLC market. We get i
Inside Bot Auto’s Driverless Trucking Milestone with CEO Xiaodi Hou
Listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify, and Substack. We now have transcripts available too (Click on the “transcripts” button in the top right corner of this post to access them).In today’s episode, I’m speaking with Dr. Xiaodi Hou, founder and CEO of Bot Auto, a company making big strides in autonomous trucking. Most recently, they completed their first human-less autonomous
Preparing Fleets and Streets for Responsible Operations (Urban Autonomy Summit NYC)
Listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify, and Substack. We now have transcripts available too (Click on the “transcripts” button in the top right corner of this post to access them).Join panelists at the just concluded Urban Autonomy Summit at Newlab in Brooklyn as they discuss how cities, fleets, and regulators can work together to ensure AVs are deployed safely and responsibly.
AVs’ Coming Impact on Existing Fleets & Driver Earnings (Urban Autonomy Summit NYC)
Listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify, and Substack. We now have transcripts available too (Click on the “transcripts” button in the top right corner of this post to access them).Join panelists, at the just concluded Urban Autonomy Summit at Newlab in Brooklyn as they dissect the impact the impact of AVs to existing fleets and driver earnings. The panel featured Ashwini Anbura
David Zipper on AVs, Congestion, and the Future of Cities
This week’s podcast is brought to you by Terawatt – purpose-built charging for autonomous vehicle fleets.Listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify, and Substack. We now have transcripts available too (Click on the “transcripts” button in the top right corner of this post to access them).In today’s episode, I’m speaking with David Zipper, a Senior Fellow at the MIT Mobility Initiat
Lessons Learned From Testing All of China's Major Robotaxis (Dimitri Strobbe)
It’s less than two days until our first annual Urban Autonomy Summit, presented by Nexar, on October 8th, at Newlab in Brooklyn. We’re down to just a few spots, so this is your last chance to apply and make sure you don’t miss out on the action. Register here to secure your spot!Listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify, and Substack. We now have transcripts available too (Click o
Rideshare and Robotaxi Pricing with Ashwini Anburajan (Obi CEO)
It’s less than a month until our first annual Urban Autonomy Summit, presented by Nexar, on October 8th, at Newlab in Brooklyn. Space is limited, but you can apply to attend here if you’re interested in joining the festivities!Listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify, and Substack. We now have transcripts available too (Click on the “transcripts” button in the top right corner of
Fleet Management for an AV Future with Tower Mobility
This week’s podcast is brought to you by Terawatt – purpose-built charging for autonomous vehicle fleets.Listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify, and Substack. We now have transcripts available too (Click on the "transcripts" button in the top right corner of this post to access them).In today’s episode, I’m speaking with Daniel and Andres Munoz, co-founders of Tower Mobility. T
The Future of Shared Robotaxi Rides, with James Cox
This week’s podcast is brought to you by Terawatt – purpose-built charging for autonomous vehicle fleets.Listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify, and Substack. We now have transcripts available too (Click on the "transcripts" button in the top right corner of this post to access them).In today’s episode, I’m speaking with James Cox, Ex Uber Pool Exec, and CEO at The Routing Comp
Inside May Mobility’s Atlanta Launch with Lyft (Ed Olson)
This week’s podcast is brought to you by Terawatt – purpose-built charging for autonomous vehicle fleets.Listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify, and Substack. We now have transcripts available too (Click on the "transcripts" button in the top right corner of this post to access them).In today’s episode, I’m speaking with Edwin Olson, founder and CEO of May Mobility, an autonomo
Charging the Fleets of the Future with Neha Palmer
Listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify, and Substack.In today’s episode, I’m speaking with Neha Palmer, CEO and Co-founder of Terawatt, one of the leading providers of charging infrastructure for AV/EV fleets. Neha talks about her journey in the energy industry, highlighting her background leading global energy strategy at Google. She explains Terawatt’s focus on providing AV/E
Breaking Down the Cost of a Waymo Zeekr With Chris Paxton
This week’s podcast is brought to you by Terawatt – purpose-built charging for autonomous vehicle fleets.Listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify, and Substack.In today’s episode, I’m speaking with Chris Paxton, author of It Can Think!, and a roboticist who's worked all across the industry (Zoox, Nvidia, Meta etc). He’s currently leading AI innovation at Agility Robotics, develop
Investing in the Future of Mobility with Ross Gerber
Listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify, and Substack.In today’s episode, I’m speaking with Ross Gerber, co-founder and CEO of Gerber Kawasaki, a Los Angeles-based investment firm managing over $1.5 billion in assets. Ross, a longtime Tesla investor and frequent media guest on outlets like CNBC, shares his insights into the future of mobility, focusing on electric vehicles (EVs)
Inside the Nuro–Lucid–Uber Partnership with Andrew Chapin
Listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify, and Substack.In today’s episode, I’m speaking with Andrew Chapin, Chief Operating Officer at Nuro, a leading self-driving technology company. Andrew was also among the earliest employees at Uber, rising to lead their global vehicle programs and partnerships, so it was cool to hear about this partnership coming full circle for him.We discu
The Impact of Autonomous Vehicles on Real Estate with Brad Hargreaves
Listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify, and Substack.In today's episode, I’m speaking with Brad Hargreaves, editor of Thesis Driven, a top Substack publication covering innovation in the built world. He is also the co-founder of General Assembly and Common, a multifamily operating company focused on innovative housing typologies like co-living.Brad lays out an eloquent case for
AV 2.0: How Wayve is Building Scalable, Mapless and End to End AI (Alex Kendall)
Listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify, and Substack.In today's episode, I’m speaking with Alex Kendall, co-founder and CEO of Wayve, a leading AI company in the autonomous driving space. Founded in 2017, Wayve focuses on creating a general-purpose driving intelligence through an end-to-end AI model that can drive any vehicle anywhere without relying on pre-mapping. Alex talks
Inside Apollo Go’s Global Robotaxi Strategy with Helen Pan
Listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify, and Substack.In today’s episode, I am speaking with Helen K. Pan, General Manager of Apollo Autonomous Driving USA, Baidu's Self-Driving Division. We talk about Helen’s journey since joining Baidu's Intelligent Driving Group in 2017, and get an inside look at Apollo Go, Baidu’s autonomous ride-hailing service. She discusses the technology
Jon McNeill on Why AVs Could Crush Uber and Lyft
Listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify, and Substack.In this episode, I chat with Jon McNeill, a veteran entrepreneur, investor, and industry executive. Prior to his current CEO and co-founder role at DVx Ventures, Jon was President at Tesla and COO at Lyft. We talk about Jon's background, the recent Tesla robotaxi launch, and Tesla’s approach to autonomy, especially compared t
Autonomous Vehicle Safety with Professor Phil Koopman
Listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify, and Substack.In this episode, I chat with Professor Philip Koopman, a top voice in Autonomous Vehicle safety with nearly 30 years of experience in the field, and a longtime professor and researcher at Carnegie Mellon University. We talk about his transition out of academia, what originally motivated his writing on AV safety, and how the i
Thomas von der Ohe on Vay’s new partnership with Kodiak (Interview)
Listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify, and Substack.In today’s episode, I speak with Thomas von der Ohe, co-founder and CEO of Vay, a company transforming mobility with its automotive-grade Remote Driving technology. Vay’s door-to-door service provides a convenient alternative to both autonomous driving and private car ownership.Thomas shares how Vay’s unique approach to remot
Inside Alto’s Fleet Partnership with Uber
Listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify, and Substack.In this episode, I interview Will Coleman, co-founder and CEO of Alto, an innovative rideshare and delivery service emphasizing safety, hospitality, and consistency. Will discusses Alto's operations in multiple U.S. cities, their unique business model involving employed drivers and owned vehicles, and their strategic focus on
Uber’s Vision for the Future of Autonomous Mobility and Delivery
Listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify, Substack.Join Harry, Richard Willder, Global Head of Autonomous Policy at Uber, and Sergei Kirillov, Chief Commercial Officer at Avride, as they discuss Uber’s vision for the future of autonomous mobility and delivery. As the AV industry scales up, companies are taking different paths—some going all-in on full autonomy, while others, like
Should Lyft Drivers Be Worried About Autonomous Vehicles? (Jeremy Bird Interview)
Listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify, and Substack.In this pilot episode of the TDD podcast, I sat down with Jeremy Bird, EVP of Driver Experience at Lyft. We chatted about his role and responsibilities, including his focus on autonomous vehicles (AV) and their integration into Lyft’s services.Jeremy talked about the importance of being real with drivers about what AVs mean f
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