Drivers of Disruption
Exploring the future of mobility with thought leaders, industry titans, and disruptors
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Drivers of Disruption was launched by the McKinsey Center for Future Mobility to explore the changing world of mobility. In each episode, we will invite thought leaders, industry titans, and disruptors to discuss the latest advancements, current challenges, and potential solutions moving forward in the future of mobility.
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Unlocking autonomous vehicle development: TIER IV’s open source blueprint
Can open-source software unlock the scalability the autonomous-vehicle industry has struggled to achieve amid varied successes and setbacks? Shinpei Kato, CEO of TIER IV, shares his vision for how it might.
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Preparing for liftoff: Volocopter and Wisk chart the path to the skies for eVTOLS
Dirk Hoke and Brian Yutko, CEOs of Volocopter and Wisk, respectively, discuss the possibilities, challenges, and opportunities in the process of commercializing future air mobility.
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Gen AI in high gear: Mercedes-Benz leverages the power of ChatGPT
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.
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Constructing the tech future: Porsche Digital spearheads talent attraction
What’s the best way to attract tech talent? (Hint – it’s not just compensation…) 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.
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Billion dollar sprint: BrightDrop harnesses start-up mentality and GM’s strengths
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
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Exploring the future of mobility with Philipp Kampshoff
Philipp Kampshoff shares his thoughts on the changing mobility landscape for new podcast Drivers of Disruption
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Featured Hosts
Matías Garibaldi
Engagement Manager, New York City
Guides clients from ideating to building new business opportunities and helps redefine their company’s value by accessing emerging mobility ecosystem profit pools.
Allie Medack
Engagement Manager, Washington DC
Works with travel and transportation clients around the world – from Fortune 500 incumbents to high profile start-ups – on customer experience and innovation.
Further insights
Interview
Perspectives on wireless and automated charging for electric vehicles
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Three corporate leaders discuss how innovative charging technologies could create new opportunities for electric vehicles.
Article
Automotive powertrain suppliers face a rapidly electrifying future
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More quickly than expected, powertrain electrification is creating both pressure and opportunities for the supplier network.
Article
Future mobility 2022: Hype transitions into reality
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Progress continued on many mobility fronts, even as challenges mounted.