Best Melvin Olive Podcasts (2024)

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EV Winter? (with Tyson Jominy) 45:46

3d ago45:46

45:46

On the latest episode of the Ride AI podcast, our host Ed Niedermeyer talks to Tyson Jominy, VP of Data & Analytics for J.D, Power, about the recent dynamics in the car market. They touch on COVID, the EV market, the prospect of another truck/SUV slowdown, and how these are all related. Discussion on the cyclicality of the auto industry and recent …

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Disrupting the Car (with Horace Dediu) 56:53

10d ago56:53

56:53

This week’s episode of the Ride AI podcast is a mind-meld between automotive analyst Ed Niedermeyer and tech-innovation scholar Horace Dediu about why the car industry is ripe for disruption. Their conversation is a reflection on the transformative power of past innovations like computers and phones, and the need to imagine a better future for mobi…

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No is a complete sentence. How to stop saying yes to everything and protect your boundaries. 14:40

11d ago14:40

14:40

In this episode, James talks with entrepreneurs who have struggled with saying "no" and shares ten ways to say no that might be comfortable for you. James shares this Better Up article, How To Say No To Others (And Why You Shouldn’t Feel Guilty), by Elizabeth Perry. James heard from founders Allison Byers, founder of Scroobious, and Jennifer Price,…

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Climbing the Slope of Enlightenment 39:25

17d ago39:25

39:25

For the inaugural episode of the new Ride AI podcast, author and analyst Ed Niedermeyer discusses the hype and disillusionment surrounding several new mobility technologies—namely autonomous vehicles—with Mike Ramsey, a vice president at Gartner. Ramsey explains the five parts of a hype cycle, including the innovation trigger and the trough of disi…

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Five important lessons for new entrepreneurs 16:56

18d ago16:56

16:56

In this episode, James shares five important lessons for new entrepreneurs. James discusses this Entrepreneur Magazine article, I Started My Business In My Mom's Basement at the Age of 17. Here are 5 Rules I Wish I Had Known, But Had to Learn the Hard Way, By Jon B. Becker. Here's the book James mentioned to help with your marriage or relationship,…

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Be encouraged if your business outcomes haven’t matched your efforts 15:13

22d ago15:13

15:13

In this episode, James endeavors to inspire you if you've been grinding on your business but haven't gotten the results you expect. James discusses this article, People who become successful later in life usually have these 10 unique strengths, by Ethan Sterling, on GlobalEnglishEditing.com. Be sure to stick around to the end for the dad joke by Ja…

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3 tips to use AI to make your job easier as an entrepreneur and why teaching 1,000 women how to use AI prompt engineering matters 19:47

1M ago19:47

19:47

In this episode, James talks with Liberty White about her new project, She Learns AI, to teach 1,000 women how to do AI prompt engineering. Plus she shares three AI prompts that can help you be more efficient/effective as an entrepreneur. Be sure to stick around to the end for the dad jokes! To get two free months of podcasting service on Libsyn, u…

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5 ways introverts can experience JOMO (the joy of missing out) 30:32

1M ago30:32

30:32

In this episode, James talks with Marie Roker-Jones about how introverts can tap into their super-power, the joy of missing out, or JOMO! Be sure to stick around to the end for the dad jokes! To get two free months of podcasting service on Libsyn, use code "PARENTS". If you love the podcast, please subscribe to it on your fave podcast player, rate …

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Micromobility in Europe 1:11:16

1M ago1:11:16

1:11:16

Leading up to Micromobility Europe, James Gross talks the state of micromobility in Europe with Prabin Joel Jones, Founder and CEO of Mayten along with Augustin Friedel, Senior Manager, MHP – A Porsche Company who is sharing his personal views on the podcast. Topics Discussed: Shared and Owned Micromobility Prabin takes us through the Tier and Dott…

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Horace Dediu: Is Apple Done With Mobility? 56:34

2M ago56:34

56:34

Apple is reportedly exiting the car industry, focusing instead on software and mobility services. The company's decision is driven by the challenges and complexities of the automotive industry, including high costs, long product cycles, and difficulty in making significant contributions. Apple's future in mobility may lie in micromobility and smart…

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The State of the Micromobility Review Market 54:15

2M ago54:15

54:15

On this episode of Ride On! we are talking with Tyson Roehrkasse, the Chief Reviewer at our sister company, Ride Review. Tyson has been with us now for around 4 months and comes from a tremendous background in electric bike reviews, with the majority of his time spent working with Electric Bike Review, the OG of the ebike review space. Highlights: …

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Is it risky playing it safe in life? 27:36

2M ago27:36

27:36

In this episode, Lavelle Smith Hall and James talk about regrets people have at the end of their lives and try to inspire you to live a life of no regrets! The conversation was inspired by an article, Top five regrets of the dying, By Susie Steiner, and by a chapter in James' book. Be sure to stick around to the end for the dad jokes! To get two fr…

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How do you know when it's time to pivot or shut down your startup? 18:23

3M ago18:23

18:23

In this episode, Lavelle Smith Hall was out of action, so you got stuck with James talking about how you know when it's time to shut down your startup or pivot. The conversation was inspired by an article, 5 Signs It’s Time to Quit (Or Pivot) Your Startup, By Rachel Greenberg. We heard from two friends of the podcast, Dana Fry, of Ujamaa Financial,…

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3 tips to use data for social impact with Camelback Ventures' Melvin Freeman 33:01

3M ago33:01

33:01

In this episode, James and Lavelle Smith Hall talk with Melvin Freeman, Director of Data and Strategy at Camelback Ventures about how to use data for social impact. We also talked about Camelback Ventures' upcoming application openings on Feb 5th for their $40K fellowship. You can learn more and apply here. James and Lavelle shared some important l…

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The History of the US Bike Business with Arnold Kamler, CEO of Kent International 1:32:42

4M ago1:32:42

1:32:42

Arnold Kamler, CEO of Kent International, discusses the evolution of his family's three generations of the bicycle business from its inception in 1906 to the present day. The journey includes the transition from retail to wholesale, adapting to market trends like racing and mountain bikes, overcoming challenges during the financial crisis and COVID…

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Bird Goes Bankrupt. What Company Will Blink Next? 1:05:51

4M ago1:05:51

1:05:51

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 b…

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The Story of Upway and Their Plan to Help You Sell or Buy a Used Electric Bike 55:21

4M ago55:21

55:21

Oliver Bruce is back for this episode! Upway is an innovative company in the e-bike marketplace, specializing in the refurbishment and resale of electric bikes. Founded in 2021 and headquartered in Paris, France, Upway has made significant strides in the e-bike industry. Toussaint Wattinne, the CEO and co-founder of Upway, along with co-founder Sté…

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Melvin Lian of Voro Motors discusses moving to Los Angeles after Singapore shut down his business 36:19

4M ago36:19

36:19

Melvin Lian is the Founder and CEO of @VoroMotors . He discusses his company's journey, from its beginnings in Singapore to its current base in Los Angeles. Melvin detailed the challenges he faced in Singapore, including strict regulations that culminated in an overnight ban on scooters. Melvin also talks about the company's innovations in seated s…

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Sharing the Road with Robots w/ Ed Niedermeyer and Waymo 37:37

5M ago37:37

37:37

With more Americans dying in car crashes than at any point since the 1970s, the data increasingly shows robotaxis make cities safe for micromobility. Edward Niedermeyer talks to @Waymo about how AVs can help eliminate the dangers of human driving, at Micromobility America 2024.Highlights🚗 The panel discusses the progress and ongoing evolution of ro…

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FDNY, CPSC, USDOT: Electric Bike/Scooter Batteries, Fires, Deliveries and Safety: What Are the Real Issues? 46:20

5M ago46:20

46:20

At Micromobility America 2023, policymakers and fire-safety experts discuss why li-ion batteries in ebikes and scooters are suddenly catching on fire and how cities can minimize the risk - Panelists include Tristan Brown, Deputy Administrator of the Pipeline Hazardous Material Safety Administration (PHMSA), Jason Levine, the Executive Director of t…

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Solé Bicycles from College Fixie in the Dorm Room to their New Electric Lineup 37:29

5M ago37:29

37:29

Fresh off Micromobility America, James Gross talks with Jimmy Standley, the Co-Founder and CEO of Solé Bicycles. Solé Bicycles was founded in 2009, with the initial concept being a class project to create affordable bicycles, specifically aiming for a price tag of $200-$300. They subsequently won an Alibaba business plan competition, and used the $…

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⚡️Swifty Scooters: Micromobility America Startup Award Winners and their newest scooter, the G500 56:27

6M ago56:27

56:27

Meet Jason and Camilla Iftakhar of Swifty Scooters. Swifty Scooters is an innovative micromobility company that specilizes in foldable and portable scooters for adults. James Gross talks with Jason and Camila about winning the Startup Awards at Micromobility America 2023 and their brand new electric Scooter, the G500. You can see their Startup Awar…

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Lectric and Levi Conlow: The Largest Electric Bike Company in the USA 23:26

6M ago23:26

23:26

At Micromobility America, James Gross and Levi Conlow, CEO of Electric Bikes, discuss the company's rapid growth to become the #1 ebike seller in the US. He also shared insights into the ebike market, Lectric's DTC strategy, plans for new products, and the need for industry regulation while also being concern with some of the current legislation be…

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Meet Ryvid's CEO, Dong Tran and their new electric motorcycle being built out of their California HQ 36:21

6M ago36:21

36:21

Ryvid's CEO, Dong Tran, discusses the advancements and goals of the company in building electric motorcycles at their California HQ. He emphasizes local manufacturing, funding from the state of California, and innovative design techniques that allow for easier production and assembly. Tran also highlights the importance of shifting public perceptio…

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VMAX: Bringing the Swiss Scooter to the United States and Launching at Micromobility America 25:34

6M ago25:34

25:34

Offer and GiveawayEnter for your chance to win a new VMAX VX2 at RideReview.com https://ridereview.com/giveaway/win-a-xmax-vx2-pro-electric-scooter-usd1-099-valueVideo SummaryDani Horwitz, CEO of VMAX, discusses the company's journey and mission to provide high-quality electric scooters with a focus on safety and reliability for the US market.Highl…

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Land Energy is Helping Define What You Want From an Electric Two Wheel Vehicle 47:28

6M ago47:28

47:28

Offer and GiveawayMicromobility America is right around the corner. You can get your tickets to the show here and be one of the first to ride the Land Disctrict! https://micromobility.io/events/micromobility-america Enter for your chance to win a new Lectric Lite at RideReview.com https://ridereview.com/giveaway/win-a-lectric-lite-with-commuter-bun…

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Exclusive: Launch of the P1 from Infinite Machine 35:12

7M ago35:12

35:12

Offer and GiveawayMicromobility America is right around the corner. You can get your tickets to the show here and be one of the first to ride the P1! https://micromobility.io/events/micromobility-america Enter for your chance to win a new Lectric Lite at RideReview.com https://ridereview.com/giveaway/win-a-lectric-lite-with-commuter-bundleSummaryTo…

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The Future of Delivery is with Robots 41:06

7M ago41:06

41:06

Offers and Giveaways Micromobility America is right around the corner. You can get your tickets to the show here: https://micromobility.io/events/micromobility-america Enter for your chance to win a new Lectric Lite at RideReview.com https://ridereview.com/giveaway/win-a-lectric-lite-with-commuter-bundleSummaryJames Gross talked with Ain McKendrick…

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Wall Street Journal's Family and Tech columnist, Julie Jargon, discusses the toxic effect social media has on your kids 30:16

7M ago30:16

30:16

In this episode, James and Lavelle Smith Hall talk with the Wall Street Journal's Family & Tech columnist, Julie Jargon, about the negative impact social media has on our kids. And stick around for the end, as Julie uses technology to tell us a dad joke. To get two free months of podcasting service on Libsyn, use code "PARENTS". Please join us in c…

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Climate Week has no micro, Bike Buses instead of Car Lines and Will We Start to See Front Loading Cargo Electric Bikes in the USA? 47:34

7M ago47:34

47:34

Win a Tenways CGO 600 Pro ($1,900 value)! Called "The Lightweight Champion" of electric bikes, the Tenways CGO600 Pro doesn't disappoint. https://ridereview.com/giveaway/tenways-ggo-600-pro-usd1-900-value Chapters: 00:00- 9:55 Announcements and Giveaways9:56 - 19:17Travel Patterns Are Changing19:18 - 21:52 Electric Share is the only Share 21:53 - 2…

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Wefunder's Jonny Price shares how you can effectively execute a community fundraising round and raise money for your business 35:44

7M ago35:44

35:44

In this episode, James and Lavelle Smith Hall talk with Wefunder's self-proclaimed VP of Banter, Jonny Price, as he shares tips with you to execute your community fundraising round (AKA equity crowd-funding, which apparently is now a bad word). During the show, Jonny convinced James that he should spin up a Wefunder community round for his startup,…

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Laura Kavanagh, Commissioner of the NYC Fire Department on how they are fighting battery fires 35:50

7M ago35:50

35:50

Laura Kavanagh was appointed Fire Commissioner by Mayor Eric Adams in October 2022. As Fire Commissioner, Kavanagh oversees the day-to-day operations of the largest fire department in the country, with more than 17,000 employees and a $2 billion budget. We're excited to have Laura Kavanagh on the show today to talk specifically about battery fires,…

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How to effectively use a virtual assistant and free up more of your time with TaJuanna Taylor of Bootstrap Dreams 27:19

7M ago27:19

27:19

In this episode, James and Lavelle Smith Hall help you learn how to effectively use a virtual assistant (VA) to free up more of your most precious asset, your time. They interviewed VA expert, TaJuanna Taylor, of Bootstrap Dreams to help you out. Here's a free VA onboarding checklist from TaJuanna. And stick around for the dad joke shenanigans! Dad…

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News: Bloomberg shows how micro is the mobility solution for climate and more | Interview: Oonee CEO Shabazz Stuart 37:51

7M ago37:51

37:51

Win a Tenways CGO 600 Pro ($1,900 value)! Called "The Lightweight Champion" of electric bikes, the Tenways CGO600 Pro doesn't disappoint. Head on over to ridereview.com for your chance to win. https://ridereview.com/giveaway/win-a... We’re incredibly excited to introduce the first round of speakers joining us at Micromobility America in the SF Bay …

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It's not personal. It's business. Or is it? 25:23

8M ago25:23

25:23

In this episode, James and Lavelle Smith Hall unpack the nuances of when and if you should take things personally as an entrepreneur. To do so, they got the help of a few entrepreneurial friends: Tamara Lucas, founder of a concierge service app, My Panda. Chelsea Elliott, founder of Somocom Lab, a social-emotional intelligence game for kids. Kimber…

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NYC enforces traffic cameras but falls down on their eBike replacement project | New vehicle launches | Interview with Patrick Wirth at Baloise Group 1:01:51

8M ago1:01:51

1:01:51

We’re incredibly excited to introduce the first round of speakers joining us at Micromobility America in the SF Bay Area this October! Manufacturers, operators, brands, policymakers, investors, media—and this is just the start. https://micromobility.io/events/micromobility-americaWe are giving away some GOFLUO gear. Leave a comment here and head on…

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Julie Vets of GOFLUO, no more ugly yellow vests! 32:20

8M ago32:20

32:20

We are doing a GOFLUO giveaway, leave a comment here and enter to win at Ride Review: https://ridereview.com/giveaway/win-a-gofluo-bodyflower-and-bag Meet Julie Vets, Founder and CEO of GOLUO, https://gofluo.com/, and learn how she is inventing the category of high visibility gear for everyone that is moving. You can also see Julie present at Micro…

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3 tips to help you thrive as an ADHD founder + An adorable dad joke from Entrepreneur Magazine Editor-In-Chief, Jason Feifer 25:59

8M ago25:59

25:59

In this episode, James and Lavelle Smith Hall, share an interview James did with ADHD Executive Coach, Brett Green. Brett gives us three tips to help us thrive as entrepreneurs with ADHD. Stick around for the adorable dad joke with Jason Feifer, Entrepreneur Magazine Editor-In-Chief, and his four-year-old son. To get two free months of podcasting s…

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Wombi Brings Subscription Cargo Ebikes to the USA 35:08

8M ago35:08

35:08

James Gross interviews entrepreneur Dan Carr about the U.S. launch of Wombi, an all-inclusive electric cargo bike subscription, in Culver City and West LA: https://wombi.us/Wombi aims to encourage people in Los Angeles to drive less, be more active, and enjoy their city. They offer electric cargo bikes as an alternative to cars, addressing issues l…

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3 tips to help you find a co-founder + Seth Godin shares a dad joke! 31:34

8M ago31:34

31:34

In this episode, James and Lavelle Smith Hall, share three tips to find a co-founder and to manage that important relationship, and they got some help from their friends: Erica Harris: Co-founder of MOMLogics William Ward: Founder of Flexie Marketing legend, Seth Godin, shared a dad joke with us - listen to see if Lavelle liked the joke or if she h…

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Onewheel Interview with Founder and CEO Kyle Doerksen, Vehicle Launches and more! 43:53

8M ago43:53

43:53

Win a lectric XP 3.0, comment here and enter the contest here: https://ridereview.com/giveaway/lectric-xp-3-0-giveaway- We announced the Ride Expo in the San Francisco Bay Area on October 20th! Register now for a $10 ticket. https://lu.ma/yvv4158o Wondering where you can and can’t drive your new low-speed electric vehicle? GEM’s new app shows every…

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Why urbanists are wrong about AVs w/ Tesla critic Ed Niedermeyer 38:09

8M ago38:09

38:09

Jame Gross interviews Edward Niedermeyer, the author of Ludicrous: The Unvarnished Story of Tesla Motors. Nathan Robinson has suggested that there is "probably no greater expert on the career of Elon Musk and the development of Tesla [than Niedermeyer]." His insights regarding Tesla Autopilot in particular have been cited repeatedly. Chapters: 00:0…

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Resilience: How can entrepreneurs get more of it? 25:47

8M ago25:47

25:47

In this episode, James and Lavelle Smith Hall, discuss what resilience is and how entrepreneurs can get more of it. The hosts relied on this article to drive the conversation: Five Science-Backed Strategies to Build Resilience When the road gets rocky, what do you do? BY KIRA M. NEWMAN, The Greater Good Magazine at Berkley University To get two fre…

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Ride On! #25: Meet the CEO of Waev: Keith Simon, win a Lectric Bike and more! 38:37

9M ago38:37

38:37

Win a lectric XP 3.0, enter the contest here: https://ridereview.com/giveaway/lectric-xp-3-0-giveaway-We announced the Ride Expo in the San Francisco Bay Area on October 20th! Register now for a $10 ticket. https://lu.ma/yvv4158o Chapters: 00:00 Intro03:40 More consolidation coming to the world of shared micromobility?08:46 Trek or Giant to buy Van…

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Pod with Micah Toll: The New York Times attacks ebike riders and misses the story 20:32

9M ago20:32

20:32

James Gross and Micah Toll discuss Micah's latest article on Electrek: The 'New York Times' attacks e-bikes while ignoring the real danger all around us The New York Times published a pair of articles this weekend highlighting the rising number of deaths of cyclists riding electric bikes. However, in one of the most impressive feats of victim-blami…

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How to avoid startup ecosystem burnout 21:41

9M ago21:41

21:41

In this episode, James and his new co-host, Lavelle Smith Hall, discuss how to avoid startup ecosystem burnout, and they got some help from their friends: Sharonda Davis - Founder of The Huddle DAO And Denise Calixte - Founder of Easy Oat Burgers To get two free months of podcasting service on Libsyn, use code "PARENTS". You know we LOVE dad jokes.…

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Ride On! #24: Linus' new electric bikes | California wants an ebike license for kids | Lyft bails 49:35

9M ago49:35

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We announced the Ride Expo in the San Francisco Bay Area on October 20th! Register now for a $5 ticket. https://lu.ma/yvv4158o Ride On! is now in Audio! Subscribe to Ride On!: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ride-on-by-micromobility-industries/id1434457337 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1G2fPNzUw5mo5asaCoH7O0Chapters: …

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Should overlooked founders try to raise venture capital? 24:29

9M ago24:29

24:29

In this episode, James introduces his new co-host, Lavelle Smith Hall, and the duo asks the question: if all overlooked founders combined are only going to raise less than 10% of VC funding, should they even try? To tackle this conundrum, we got the help of a few of our friends: Kimberly Evans: Founder of Just Her Ridesare, a service for women ride…

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Small vehicles for the military? Paris fat shames cars | Meet the McLaren of Scooters 51:55

9M ago51:55

51:55

We are giving away a Vela 2, comment on this video, subscribe and enter your email here: https://ridereview.com/giveaway/vela-2-giveway We announced the Ride Expo in the San Francisco Bay Area on October 20th! Register now for a $5 ticket. https://lu.ma/yvv4158o Ride On! is now in Audio! Subscribe to Ride On!: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple…

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Why did Vanmoof go under? SF city officials caught lying about traffic collision data, Vela 2 Giveaway and Eli Electric Interview with CEO Marcus Li 58:47

9M ago58:47

58:47

We are giving away a Vela 2. To enter to win, subscribe to our channel, comment below, and submit your email here: https://ridereview.com/giveaway/vela-2-giveway Vanmoof goes Poof. Cult ebike brand VanMoof has paused sales and some of its top execs are departing or taking lower roles. The company has yet to release an official statement on the abru…

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