#199 - Timothy Papandreou | ETA - The Purpose of Mobility, Systems Thinking & Reimagining Transportation

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Timothy Papandreou works towards bridging the gap between bleeding-edge innovations, their real-world application, and their impact on the way we live, work, learn, play, heal, and do business. He advises many startups and is a keynote speaker and workshop facilitator on several emerging technology spaces - including generative and predictive AI, supply chain automation, robotics, teleoperations, smart cities, ag-tech, bioplanning, blockchain, digital twins, space economy, and web3.

He joins to discuss the purpose and importance of mobility in connecting people to the most important moments in their lives, and what we need to do to do this better.

Takeaways

• The purpose of mobility is to connect people to the most important moments in their lives, whether it's family, work, learning, or other significant experiences.
• Seamless mobility is crucial for creating a positive city experience, where different modes of transportation work together effectively.
• Solving mobility issues requires a systems thinking approach, considering the interconnectedness of various factors such as housing, zoning, and transport infrastructure.
• Addressing housing affordability and zoning is essential for creating more livable and sustainable cities.
• Implementing fair transport user fees can help allocate resources more efficiently and encourage sustainable modes of transportation.
• Dealing with pushback and resistance to change requires understanding people's perspectives and finding ways to communicate the benefits of mobility solutions. Storytelling and action are crucial in creating change.
• The challenge of changing the status quo requires experimentation and feedback.
• The declining affordability of essential services affects the majority of the population.
• Empathy and perspective shifting are important in understanding the needs of different stakeholders.
• Systems thinking and design thinking are valuable approaches in problem-solving.
• The intersection of AI and systems thinking has the potential to transform various industries.

Links:

• Show notes: http://brandonbartneck.com/futureofmobility/timpapandreou
• www.emergingtransport.com
• www.timpapandreou.com

Bio

Timothy works towards bridging the gap between bleeding-edge innovations, their real-world application, and their impact on the way we live, work, learn, play, heal, and do business. He advises many startups and is a keynote speaker and workshop facilitator on several emerging technology spaces - including generative and predictive AI, supply chain automation, robotics, teleoperations, smart cities, ag-tech, bioplanning, blockchain, digital twins, space economy, and web3.

Timothy founded ETA, a global advisory firm to help startups, governments, and corporations accelerate emerging technology innovation.

He's held positions for Alphabet/Google's X Moonshot Factory (now as a key advisor on AI Moonshots) with Waymo where he was part of the commercialization team that launched the world's first automated robo-taxi/truck system, and as Chief Innovation Officer for Transport with the City of San Francisco leading various first-of-its-kind policies and projects.

Company Description

ETA, is a global advisory firm to help startups, governments, and corporations accelerate emerging technology innovation.

Future of Mobility:

The Future of Mobility podcast is focused on the development and implementation of safe, sustainable, effective, and accessible mobility solutions, with a spotlight on the people and technology advancing these fields.

Edison Manufacturing and Engineering:

Edison is your low volume contract manufacturing partner, focused on assembly of complex mobility and energy products that don’t neatly fit within traditional high-volume production methods.

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