Fireside Chat With Maxim Romain, Co-Founder and President Tier-Dott

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 addresses sustainability, pricing strategies, and the future of micro mobility, highlighting the need for better parking infrastructure and the potential for significant market growth.

Guest: Maxim Romain, Co-Founder & President, Tier-Dott
Host: Prabin Joel Jones, CEO, Micromobility Industries

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Micro Mobility and Personal Journey
04:56 Lessons from Ofo and the Birth of TierDot
09:42 Strategic Growth: The Slow and Steady Approach
14:35 The Merger: Challenges and Opportunities
19:51 Hardware Decisions: Building vs. Sourcing
24:38 Sustainability and Fleet Management
29:01 Market Dynamics: Pricing and User Adoption
33:50 Future of Micro Mobility: Trends and Predictions