Wunder Mobility Podcast

How the elements of Gamification inspired the birth of StriveCloud, the goal of enabling digital services to make retention higher and increase customer loyalty and how Wunder and StriveCloud helped HumanForest & EVO Sharing through this API integration.

In the mobility world, more and more businesses have been working on new ways to retain users and forming a habit around their services through #gamification.🕹️

Listen to our new podcast episode in which our CEO, Gunnar Froh chats to Freek Borghgraef, Co- Founder & Head of Customer Development at Strive Cloud, the leading API in gamification for software, about how to tr...

How a skiing trip accident ended up becoming the reason to founding the aggregation MaaS app Cogo, empowering users to effortlessly find, ride, and pay for shared vehicles from multiple operators, all through a single platform.

After suffering an injury and becoming tired of looking in several apps for convenient vehicles around to take Robin from A to B he decided to found the aggregation MaaS app Cogo, based in Copenhagen, a couple of years ago. Together with Gunnar, Robin further discusses the evolution of Cogo and how the platform today includes 300 integrated operators , is available in 700 cities, hosts 1.5...

From the early beginning Dennis Brinckmann Co-Founder & CEO of Velocity was an e-bike enthusiast who eventually decided to venture into the sharing economy in 2014. At the beginning of the project he focused on pursuing local goals such as the establishment of a regional e-bike sharing service with easy-to-use vehicles and low-cost rates, the concept very soon gained national recognition. However with time the concept very soon gained national recognition and became Velocity Mobility ; A technology company that already equips numerous cities with station-based vehicle sharing systems for B2G and B2B applications. Dennis is educated in Business Administration and...

After spending just a few years becoming the foremost data aggregator and geoanalytics platform within shared mobility and beyond, Thibault Castagne, the CEO of Vianova, sits down with Gunnar to discuss how his company has evolved and what lies ahead.

With a passion for energy and electromobility, Thibault founded Vianova along with his fellow co-founders to ensure that all shared mobility operators, fleet managers, and even governments could benefit from and stay updated through the power of data. Vianova, now a geoanalytics and data platform, has successfully served mobility industry professionals worldwide, as data has become the new "oil."...

Forest, one of the leading bike-sharing operators in London with over 9,500+ e-bikes on the streets. Flexibility,revenue diversification and even re-branding has been on the radar. Caroline Seton, Co-Founder & Head of Growth sits down and discusses the jo

With a passion for the environment and policy, Caroline Seton Co-founded Forest along with Agustin Guilisasti and Michael Stewart. Fast forward four years and together they’ve successfully gained market share in the city of London, borough by borough. Not only has their 10-free minutes without any fuzz and effort enabled the green movement, but has had the cyclists of London ra...

Over its decade-long existence, McKinsey's Center for Future Mobility has transformed. Timo Möller, Co-Lead, discusses with Gunnar the evolution of mobility and the crucial governmental actions needed for advancement.

In 2015, when the Center for Future Mobility was founded, Timo Möller began as a one-man show. Today, the research hub at McKinsey & Company has expanded into a team of more than 300 people, evolving beyond the initial perception of an "automotive revolution" into what we now recognize as the growth of mobility services.

Since this revolution, the mobility industry has diversified into multiple sub-areas, reaching a tipping po...

Alessio Treglia is the CEO and founder of Elerent, a shared mobility franchising operating in 60 countries around Southern Europe. By sharing their know-how and promoting the values of sustainability and safety, Elerent enables business owners to become franchisees and bring multimodal sharing mobility in their cities. In this way, mobility services are managed directly by local actors, who are in touch with the municipality, know city initiatives and hot points, and can manage operations faster and more directly. The ideal franchisee manages different businesses in the area, such as restaurants, hotels or other services, so it’s easy to create pa...

Renn met Gunnar over a decade ago but has been following and advising Wunder Mobility for the entire duration. Join us for our inaugural special episode as we commemorate 10 years of Wunder Mobility, reflecting on successes, failures, and what the next de

In May 2011, Gunnar Froh experienced a significant turning point. Firstly, he relocated to San Francisco to contribute to the development of Airbnb. Secondly, he crossed paths with Renn Vara, Co-Founder and Executive Coach for prominent executives at Google and Facebook. After establishing a firm foundation for their relationship, Gunnar Froh moved on to establish WunderCar Solutions in 2014...

Juhan Karma, an entrepreneur with two successful SaaS companies, envisioned driving innovation forward. Discovering his passion for EVs and fostering a shared future, he co-founded OXDrive with Egija, Kristians, and Kristaps. Their 150+ fleet has traveled

Juhan, the visionary behind OXDrive, discusses the journey of establishing the pioneering car-sharing enterprise in Latvia. Beginning his entrepreneurial path after university, Juhan overcame challenges to create OXDrive, leveraging his software background to drive success.

Challenges in securing financing and navigating the absence of Tesla in Baltic markets were countered by strategic marketing and angel investor support. OXDrive's future entails expansion into...

With 15+ years of experience in consulting, finance and mobility, Jerome and Lennart meet with Gunnar Froh to discuss Allianz Partners’ commitment to meeting client needs and adapting to the evolving mobility landscape.

What is Allianz Partners and what is its purpose in relation to shared mobility and electric vehicles? As partners, they not only support OEMs and shared operator, but also adapt as insurers and assistance providers to meet the evolving landscape of electric vehicles.

Dive into the discussion on new mobility modes and their impact on the market landscape. Learn how Allianz Partners has shifted from be...

Christian Adelsberger, Founder & CEO of NECTURE, champions climate technology for a sustainable future. He focuses on accelerating EV adoption in fleets, optimizing vehicle use, and charging cycles with machine learning and crowd-based operations for effi

Christian Adelsberger, Founder & CEO of Necture, formerly Ubiq sits down with Gunnar Froh 48-hours after rebranding his company and the after-party to discuss a renewed focus on impact, his excitement for the next phase and why they felt the need to change. With five years of experience working with car-sharing clients, Christian recognized the need to explore product-market fit more deeply. Sharing how the...

Discover the story behind the Wunder Mobility and GoUrban merger, as industry leaders Gunnar Froh and Bojan Jukic discuss the challenges, innovations, and the future of shared mobility.

In this special episode, Wunder Mobility CEO Gunnar Froh sits down with Bojan Jukic, former CEO of GoUrban and now Co-CEO at Wunder Mobility, to discuss the recent merger between the two companies and its impact on the future of shared mobility. Bojan shares GoUrban’s journey, starting in 2016 with moped-sharing and reverse engineering, and reflects on the early challenges of navigating a fast-paced, competitive market. The conversation highlights pivotal moments th...

Lukas Loers, Venture Partner at Rethink Ventures, reveals the hottest trends in mobility, from the ebike boom to Europe’s push for tech independence and sustainable transport.

Lukas Loers, Venture Partner at Rethink Ventures, sits down with Gunnar Froh to share his journey from the golden days of micromobility to navigating the world of venture capital. Having lived across the globe, Lukas brings a unique perspective on the latest trends in transport, from battery charging to the rise of ebikes. In this episode, Lukas drops hints about what’s hot in the industry, why Europe needs to up its game...

Thomas Van Der Ohe shares how Vay is challenging the robo-taxi model and revolutionizing driverless carsharing with remote driving technology.

Thomas Von Der Ohe, co-founder and CEO of Vay, joins us from Las Vegas to share the story behind pioneering driverless carsharing. After years in Silicon Valley, Thomas returned to Europe with a bold vision: combining remote driving with autonomous technology to create a scalable and efficient mobility solution. He unpacks why the robo-taxi industry struggled to meet early expectations and how Vay is taking a different approach—one that keeps humans in the loop while leveraging autonomy. He di...

Robert Henrich discusses how Hamburger Hochbahn is shaping the future of urban mobility, from autonomous transport projects to cross-city collaboration and seamless MaaS solutions.

Jana Neumann sits down with Robert Henrich, Chairman of the board, Hamburger Hochbahn to explore how Hamburg is leading the way in public transport innovation. From seamless MaaS solutions to autonomous vehicle projects, Robert shares insights on how Hochbahn is shaping the future of urban mobility.

They discuss the significance of the Deutschlandticket in fostering cross-city collaboration, the expansion of Hochbahn’s services beyond Hamburg, and how investments in new subway lines and di...

Johannes shares insights on the future of mobility, the role of EIT in shaping sustainable transport, and the challenges of building a truly connected mobility ecosystem.

Johannes Kirschner, Investment Manager at EIT Urban Mobility, joins us from Munich to share his insights on the future of sustainable transport. With a background in product management at Circ and ShareNow (formerly DriveNow) and experience in the operational side of mobility, Johannes brings a unique perspective on the challenges and opportunities in the industry. In this episode, he delves into EIT Urban Mobility’s mission as one of Europe's largest innovation communities, wo...

Michael Poglitsch, Managing Director of Mobinck Germany, shares how consulting, software, and sustainability are transforming the corporate mobility landscape.

In episode #63 of the Wunder Mobility Podcast, Jana Neumann speaks with Michael Poglitsch, Managing Director of Mobinck Germany, about the challenges and opportunities shaping the future of corporate mobility management. Together, they explore:

Sascha Mayer, CEO of MOIA, explores how shared mobility, public-private collaboration, and autonomous technology are transforming urban transport.

Jana Neumann sits down with Sascha Mayer, CEO of MOIA, to explore the company’s journey in revolutionizing urban mobility. Backed by Volkswagen, MOIA is pioneering shared and autonomous transport solutions that integrate seamlessly with public transport systems.

In this episode, Sascha discusses the evolution of MOIA, the role of data in optimizing mobility services, and the challenges of changing user behavior. They delve into Hamburg’s push for autonomous vehicles, the impact of cycling culture on urban mobility, and...

The change of mobility behavior, an evolution of the mobility budget market for employees and the revolution of public transport in Germany due to the Deutschland-ticket. 🚲 🛵 🚆

Now more than ever, mobility behaviors are changing. That’s why companies need to offer a mobility budget that includes different types of transport, focuses on sustainability and works as a real benefit for employees. On top of that, managing it shouldn’t overcomplicate HR departments life… With Rydes, all the above gets real! In our latest podcast episode, Rydes CEO and Founder Rene braun talks with our CEO Gunnar Froh about the evolution of th...

Harry discovered his passion for shared mobility whilst working at Fifteen, the shared bike manufacturer.

Harry shares his journey in mobility from discovering the importance of mobility when living in Rome until moving to Paris where he found Fluctuo, followed by discussions about the newly released European Shared Mobility Index with Gunnar, the breakdown of number of shared vehicles in Europe and how not only operators but cities like Milan are using aggregated data for benchmarking against other multimodal cities.

François and Gunnar’s opinions about the upcoming vote on a potential ban on e-scooters in Paris🇫🇷 on 2nd April, How Troopy has grown and where its going, and the importance of dominating your home turf before you can consider yourself to be profitable

Alumni of EMLYON Business School & Polytechnique in France. François is an entrepreneur and a mobility expert who’s currently the Managing Director of Troopy, one of the European moped sharing companies, based in Paris.

After a career in Strategy consulting, he became a top manager at Flixbus, developing the B2B business in...

Alexander Kirn, CEO of INVERS, has 20+ years of experience as an entrepreneur, kick-starting and running high-growth software companies. After the sale of his first company, which he founded at the age of 14, he became an investment professional at Summit Partners, focusing on the expansion of tech companies in growth markets. In 2009, he founded Fleet Technology, a holding company that brings together technology-driven companies in the mobility, sharing economy and IoT (Internet of Things) sectors. Since 2012, Alex has been CEO of INVERS and LapID Service GmbH, which today employ more than 150 and 35 people, respectively. Alexander Kirn is a graduate of the...

The state of tech, the issue of fraud , reaching profitability in shared mobility, the role AI will play and Autonomy Paris. Patrick discovered his passion for the transportation industry early in 2005 when he started his studies of computer science and business management .Then continued his journey by holding several roles at Lufthansa German Airlines, including assistant to the CEO, as well as project- and product manager, working with customers such as United Airlines. Before launching MotionTools in 2017, Patrick helped to build up Wunder Mobility, a leading software and hardware provider for sharing mobility operators. Today he is the Founder & CEO...

In this episode of the Wunder Mobility Podcast Gunnar and Augustin talk about:

Augustin is a well-known shared mobility expert with passion for micro mobility, mobility on-demand service and public private partnerships. After launching Uber in Germany, Augustin worked for companies like Blacklane, Rocket Internet and Deutsche Bahn subsidiary ioki. He is currently employed by Volkswagen AG but the views expressed in this interview are his personal ones and do not represent any...

Investing in the new mobility value chain

MobilityFund's mission is to accelerate the world's transition to sustainable mobility by backing the best founders in European mobility start-ups. It invests in disruptive mobility start-ups with ambitious founders from Seed to Series A and onwards. The experienced team includes entrepreneurs from Europe and Silicon Valley who partner with companies as they scale to become global transportation leaders.

A macro overview of the vehicle sharing business in Europe

Julien Chamussy is the CEO and co-founder of fluctuo, Europe’s aggregator of data on shared mobility services like bike, scooter, moped or car sharing. Prior to that, Julien was VP Marketing of Smovengo, the operator of Vélib which is the public bike-sharing service in Paris and the greater area. fluctuo sources data from various mobility operators and open source and uses it to provide an overview of the shared mobility industry. Every quarter, they publish the European Shared Mobility Index in which they analyze the development of use...

The innovation engine for sustainable energy across Europe

Jennifer has spent over 20 years in the automotive industry, including Ford, BMW and Porsche. She contributes regularly to Forbes and is a global speaker on the topic of Future Mobility. Today, as Global Head of Mobility at EIT InnoEnergy, she is responsible for all mobility investments with 30 new seed and Series A investments in the last 2 years.

How does InnoEnergy support the European mobility value chain? How does Jennifer envision Shared Mobility from Europe? Why InnoEnergy hasn't invested in popular shared mobility players? What are the pressing challenges in...

How the WEF helps shape opinions

Maya's career is outstanding: she holds a PhD in dynamic transportation policy and technology transition from the Technion and has more than a decade and a half of global work experience in the public, private and third sectors, with a focus on clean technologies and sustainable transport. At WEF, she now leads the Sustainable Automotive and Mobility work.

We started the conversation by elaborating on the WEF's unique approach to improving the state of the world and dived deep into the topics what they believe are the 3 main issues of the...

Building brand authority in the shared mobility industry and what role content plays

Cory is CRO of Wunder Mobility, the international provider of software and hardware for shared mobility services. In his executive leadership role, Cory oversees Wunder Mobility's marketing and sales organization as well as the account management. Over the last one and a half years Cory wrote his first book on brand primacy and how google made companies the kings of content. We spoke with him about why building a company's brand is so important and how creating valuable content helps bring organic traffic to the website.<...

How can innovations from industry be aligned with public policy goals?

Karen was appointed as Secretary General of POLIS in September 2014, after havening been the Network's Research Director. Since then she's leading the European network of cities and regions on urban transport innovation. For over 30 years already, members have been working together to develop and deploy sustainable and innovative urban mobility solutions for the city of today and tomorrow. Karen is certain that what was originally the preserve of the public sector, namely the provision of mobility services, is now also increasingly becoming an area in which private players...

Scaling a shared mobility company to 15,000 vehicles in 2.5 years

Raymon, 28, was born and raised in the Netherlands. Today he is CEO of one of Europe's fastest-growing shared mobility operators. While he made his first experience in scooter-sharing with German scooter manufacturer Emco, in 2019 he decided together with Donny van den Oever and Doeke Boersma to start GO Sharing with 168 mopeds in Eindhoven. Since then they have multiplied their fleet size several times and now operate a multimodal fleet of about 15,000 vehicles in 60 cities, in 6 countries.

We talked about:

The leading European electric two-wheel manufacturer

Thomas is an entrepreneur and pioneer in the field of electric mobility with more than 20 years of experience in this field. After years in Hong Kong and a successful exit from e-max that was acquired by Vmoto, Thomas founded Govecs in 2009.

Today, Govecs has a 10.5% market share in the fragmented shared electric moped market, making it the fourth-largest manufacturer in the world and the largest from Europe.

We spoke with him about the benefits and advantages of being a German-based company with production facilities in Europe, the increasing importance...

The new premium e-bike subscription

Christian began his entrepreneurial career in his teenage years when he founded and ran a successful web design agency. In 2007, he co-founded Jimdo, which went on to become one of the world’s leading DIY website builders. After stepping back from daily operations at Jimdo, he founded Dance, the premium e-bike subscription provider, with SoundCloud founders Quidenus-Wahlforss and Ljung. We spoke to Christian about the market potential of tech-enabled e-bike subscriptions, how they stand out from existing sharing models, and the increasing challenges in the supply chain.

Europe’s super mobility app to get from A to B

Silvia joined FREE NOW in 2020 to support the strategic transition from a pure ride-hailing provider to the leading Mobility-as-a-Service platform in Europe. In her role, she is responsible for integrating mobility operators into the FREE NOW platforms to achieve the goal of comprehensive multimodality. With her, we talked about the conscious decision to become a multimodal platform:

Expanding Traditional Rental Businesses Into the Digital Age

Nico is nothing less than a home-grown SIXT veteran. He started his career back in 2004 as a trainee and steered the SIXT core business of car rental with the branch network as Operations and Business Development Manager before he shaped free-floating car sharing as Co-CEO at DRIVE NOW. Since 2018, Nico has served as Divisional Director Mobility Operations and was thus responsible for the digitalization initiatives, the car-sharing offer and the SIXT ONE platform at an early stage. In January 2021, Nico was appointed Chief Operations Officer.

Together we shed light...

A ride through the nitty-gritty of car sharing

Oliver Mackprang is a native Canadian who has lived in Berlin for 15 years. In 2012, he founded the carsharing aggregator company CarJump which was sold to PSA in 2016 and where the app was subsequently renamed in free2move. He has previously worked for the management consulting firm KEARNEY as well as the ridepooling provider MOIA before joining MILES in 2019.

We spoke to Oliver about how MILES differentiates itself in a competitive market, what developments he has seen in recent years and what he expects in the coming years, how they...

After having built up the career platform squeaker.net, Jonas is leading for the last ten years large-scale digital strategy and transformation projects in the automotive, mobility and TMT sectors at Strategy&, part of the PwC network. He focuses on digital innovation, data-driven business models, ecosystem partner management and corporate venturing. We explored with Jonas the question of how large automotive companies innovate and which business models he believes are emerging. In particular, the question of where new value is being created and who has the greatest chances of succeeding in those new value pools.We explored with Jonas the...

The improvement of public transport requires the support and funds from the federal government

Detlef Müller is a member of the Bundestag (the German parliament) and a member of the Committee on Transport and Digital Infrastructure.

He strongly believes that the federal government needs to invest money in public transportation if it wants to overcome the status quo and reach the climate goals of the Parisian Climate Agreement.

In this episode, he explains the role he sees public transport and private (shared) mobility providers playing and how the providers harmonize without cannibalizing each other.

Future mobility must be designed free of any ideology

Daniela Kluckert is a member of the Bundestag (the German parliament) and serves as deputy chairwoman of the Committee on Transport and Digital Infrastructure.

Daniela is committed to ensuring that all road users have equal rights and that decisions about the future are made in a non-ideological way.

In this episode, she tells us how she envisions multimodal transport smart connections between different mobility modes in the future and how the governing authorities can provide the right impulses.

How the Greens envision the future of mobility

Since 2017, Stefan Gelbhaar has been a member of the Bundestag (the German parliament) as the spokesperson for urban mobility and cycling. Since 2020, he is the spokesperson for transport policy for the Green Party.

We spoke to him about the three most important transport policy cornerstones of the Greens’ election program: a. tackling the climate crisis by de-carbonizing the transport sector b. improving road safety c. addressing urbanization by restructuring transport flows and introducing new mobility services (Mobility as a Service)