What’s Next for Voi? Fireside Chat with CEO Fredrik Hjelm | Micromobility Europe 2025 In this in-depth fireside chat, Fredrik Hjelm, Co-Founder & CEO of Voi, joins Tech.eu’s Robin Wauters live at Micromobility Europe 2025 to reflect on Voi's 7-year journey from the chaotic early days of scooter wars to becoming a profitable, semi-public micromobility leader operating in 110+ cities across Europe. Fredrik opens up about: Losing and then regaining Paris and why it matters Navigating the shift ...
Jul 28, 2025•41 min•Ep. 309
In this candid fireside chat from Micromobility Europe 2025 in Brussels, Stewart Lyons , Co-CEO of Bird and Spin, sits down with James Gross , Co-Founder of Micromobility Industries, for a wide-ranging conversation on the past, present, and future of shared mobility. Topics covered include: - Bird's journey through bankruptcy and its turnaround strategy - Why "rides" are the ultimate health metric for shared mobility - What went wrong with the early Bird playbook—and how Bird Canada did it diffe...
Jul 21, 2025•35 min•Ep. 308
At Micromobility Europe 2025 in Brussels, TechCrunch senior reporter Rebecca Bellan sits down with three of the industry’s most influential CEOs to unpack where shared e-scooters and e-bikes are heading next. Panel: - Michael Wahinushi - Co-CEO, Bird/Spin - Fredrik Hjelm - Co-Founder & CEO, Voi - Henri Moissinac - Co-Founder & CEO, Tier-Dott They unpack the current state and future of micromobility, with sharp insights into: - The shift from hype to profitability and disciplined growth -...
Jul 17, 2025•50 min•Ep. 307
In this firesidechat from Micromobility Europe 2025, Maxim, the president and co-founder of Tier-Dott, shares his journey into the micromobility sector, discussing the evolution of bike sharing, the lessons learned from his experience with Ofo, and the strategic decisions that led to the formation of TierDot. He emphasizes the importance of a conservative growth approach, the challenges and synergies of the recent merger with Tier, and the critical role of hardware in the business. Maxim also ad...
Jul 10, 2025•43 min•Ep. 306
In this episode of the Micromobility Podcast, host Prabin Joel Jones sits down with Eliott Wertheimer , co-CEO of VanMoof, to explore the bold journey of reviving one of the world’s most recognized e-bike brands. Eliott shares his unique transition from aerospace engineering to the fast-paced world of micromobility, and the intense process behind acquiring VanMoof after its bankruptcy. The conversation dives deep into rebuilding trust with the community, improving product reliability, and making...
Jun 28, 2025•1 hr•Ep. 305
In this episode of the Micromobility Podcast, host Prabin Joel Jones sits down with Paul-Adrien Cormerais , CEO and founder of Pony , the French micromobility company redefining shared transportation. From his early days as a quant in London to launching a hardware-driven, community-funded mobility startup, Paul-Adrien shares the bold decisions behind Pony’s growth, including their pioneering Adopt-a-Pony model that lets everyday riders invest in the fleet. We dive into: Why Pony avoided traditi...
Jun 12, 2025•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 304
What happens when one of the biggest names in micromobility files for bankruptcy? In this exclusive interview, Bird Co-CEO Michael Washinushi joins host Prabin Joel Jones to break down the company’s dramatic turnaround. From Chapter 11 restructuring to a bold shift in strategy, discover how Bird is rebuilding its position as a leader in sustainable urban transportation. Learn how Michael transitioned from CFO to CEO during a crisis, retained critical city permits, cut operational costs, and set ...
Jun 02, 2025•55 min•Ep. 303
In this episode of the Micromobility Podcast, host Prabin Joel Jones speaks with Tobias W. Balchen, CEO of RYDE, discusses the journey of the company from its founding in Norway to becoming the largest operator in the Nordic micromobility market. He shares insights on the business model, profitability strategies, pricing dynamics, operational challenges, and the importance of software development and customer experience. Takeaways Ride is the largest operator in the Nordics with over 80,000 e-sc...
May 27, 2025•50 min•Ep. 302
In this episode of the Micro Mobility Podcast, host Prabin Joel Jones speaks with Kristian Brink, CEO of Urban Sharing, about the evolution and future of bike share systems. They discuss the history of bike share, the transition from station-based to dockless systems, the impact of technology, and the various business models that sustain these services. The conversation also touches on the profitability of bike share systems, the tender processes involved, and the ecosystem of providers. Looking...
May 13, 2025•52 min•Ep. 301
Rerun: This episode was originally aired on 22 December 2023. In an emergency podcast episode of Ride On!, James Gross and guest Prabin Joel Jones discuss the Chapter 11 bankruptcy of Bird, one of the high flying shared micromobility companies over the last 5 years.. They delve into the financial challenges and strategic missteps of Bird and other companies in the shared micromobility space, considering the broader implications for the industry. They then turn their attention to how you could bu...
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