Disruption Drive

Hari Sripathi
  • 5.0 (6)
  • TECHNOLOGY

Welcome to your front-row seat to reimagining Mobility! 🚗✨ Join top innovators, engineers, and visionaries as we dive into the game-changing tech and bold ideas reshaping how we move, work, travel and commute. Curious about how autonomous vehicles will revolutionize your daily rides? Wondering how AI is transforming factories, classrooms, and beyond? Or just want to stay ahead of the curve in a world of constant disruption? Hit subscribe and buckle up—your journey to the future starts here!

  1. Designing the Car of the Future to be Luxury on Wheels (Shalin Anto, Pliyt)

    6D AGO

    Designing the Car of the Future to be Luxury on Wheels (Shalin Anto, Pliyt)

    My next guest is truly moving the needle beyond the “experiment” phase of self-driving cars, focusing instead on providing a luxury-grade user experience that treats the passenger as an esteemed guest rather than a Rider. Shalin James Anto is the Founder and CEO of Pliyt, a revolutionary design for the car of the future. With a background deep in Safety and Interior Design of vehicles including stints at Tesla, Shalin is now working on ensuring the rideshare of the future feels like First Class travel - One Vehicle Four Pods.

    17 min
  2. Transport Systems as a City's Lifeblood (Peter Schenkman, Fernhay, ex-NYC TLC)

    JAN 29

    Transport Systems as a City's Lifeblood (Peter Schenkman, Fernhay, ex-NYC TLC)

    Most people see a bus, a bike lane, or a bridge and think about getting from A to B. But my guest Peter Schenkman sees it as the circulatory system of the global economy. Peter is a titan in the world of urban planning and a leading voice on Mobility as an Economic Engine. Peter argues that transport isn’t just a public utility; it is the primary driver of social mobility, labor market density, and GDP growth. When we move people better, we create wealth faster. Today, we dive into why the most successful cities of the future won't just be the smartest—they'll be the most fluid.

    24 min
  3. How Michigan's World on Wheels is Taking Flight (Charlie Tyson, Michigan Office of Future Mobility)

    JAN 23

    How Michigan's World on Wheels is Taking Flight (Charlie Tyson, Michigan Office of Future Mobility)

    Michigan put the "world on wheels." It's now taking it's legacy to the skies. 🚁 I recently sat down with Charlie Tyson, Technology Activation Director at the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC), to discuss how the state is architecting the Future of Mobility. While Michigan is the heart of the automotive world, the next frontier is Advanced Air Mobility (AAM). We talked: - What is Michigan's unfair advantage? - Michigan's "Whole of Government" Strategy for Mobility - From Defense to Commercialization both in Automotives and Air Mobility And how do we ensure a 200 lb appliance does not fall on your head? Michigan is building the corridors, the regulations, and the manufacturing base to own the future. Don't miss out on it.

    28 min
  4. Is User Experience the New Horsepower? (Jennifer Gallagher, Mach BD)

    JAN 13

    Is User Experience the New Horsepower? (Jennifer Gallagher, Mach BD)

    Historically, cars talked about torque, horsepower, and fuel efficiency. But in an era of Software-Defined Vehicles (SDVs) and EVs, hardware is rapidly becoming a commodity. I sat down with Jennifer Gallagher, Founder and CEO of Mach BD, to peel back the layers of the esoteric technology in automotive. Jennifer specializes in translating complex disruption into what actually matters for the driver. We dove deep into the shift from supply-driven engineering to customer-centric experiences. We talked: If hardware is a commodity, what does a brand actually promise? Is it time to stop selling specs and start selling time, comfort, and connection? With the rise of infotainment and productivity tools, is the car destined to become a "third place"? The industry has long been pushed by regulations and suppliers. How can brands reclaim the narrative now that software—not steel—is the primary differentiator? Can the automotive industry succeed where smartphones failed by prioritizing safety over the "attention economy"? Jennifer’s perspective is a masterclass in how to build automotive ecosystems that don’t just move people from A to B, but actually enhance their lives. What do you think? In 10 years, will you choose your next car based on its torque, or its ability to act as your most productive sanctuary?

    21 min
  5. Traffic Detection to Save Lives in Seconds Not Minutes (Robert Putt, Argus AI)

    JAN 5

    Traffic Detection to Save Lives in Seconds Not Minutes (Robert Putt, Argus AI)

    We are starting off the New Year with a massive goal: reducing traffic congestion and, more importantly, saving lives. I sat down with Robert Putt, the CEO and Founder of Argus AI, to discuss how they are redefining traffic safety. Argus AI monitors and tracks traffic incidents in under 10 seconds. Compare that to the standard 6-16 minutes for commonly used navigation apps We talked about: The "How": achieving sub-10-second latency to detect incidents when the industry standard is ~100x higher The Strategy: whether the goal is to disrupt current navigation giants or augment them with critical safety data. The Infrastructure: leveraging traffic cameras and the concept of a "Universal Traffic Ontology" to normalize data and safety insights on all roads The Vision: moving beyond just cameras to a future where AVs and commercial fleet dashcams create an explosion of data. If you are interested in the future of mobility, safety tech, or how we handle the coming wave of visual data from AVs, you don't want to miss this one.

    16 min
  6. Fleet Management and the Future of Work (Colleen McCracken, ex-Lyft, Necture)

    12/23/2025

    Fleet Management and the Future of Work (Colleen McCracken, ex-Lyft, Necture)

    Everyone dreams of a shiny, driverless future, but Colleen McCracken (Necture, ex-Lyft, ex-Adobe) is asking, "Who changes the tires?" Colleen is that unicorn who speaks both fluent "Software" and fluent "Fleet." While the rest of the industry obsesses over AI, she’s obsessed with the one thing that actually stops the future in its tracks: Maintaining the Car. We dig into: The real mobility inflection point (it’s not what you think).Future-proofing jobs: What can’t a robot do?The economics of fleet: Who pays when the driverless car breaks?Bonus: We somehow managed to fit in the Austrian alps, Wiener Schnitzels and Irish pronunciations into our conversation about logistics. Stop guessing and start listening.

    28 min
  7. When the Car Becomes a Device (Partha Goswami, PG Mobility Analysis, ex-GM)

    12/09/2025

    When the Car Becomes a Device (Partha Goswami, PG Mobility Analysis, ex-GM)

    We used to judge a car by its horsepower, the roar of the engine, and the freedom of the open road. But today? We are witnessing the biggest shift in mobility since the Model T. The car is no longer just a machine. It is increasingly a device. I recently sat down with Partha Goswami for a deep-dive podcast episode that completely reframed how I see the vehicle sitting in my driveway. We explore the philosophy of the Connected Car. - What is a Connected Car? - What is the New Data that is now available? - What are new business models that are emerging? - Does a Smart Car lead to Smarter Cities? - What constraints and needs get created with this profusion of data? #FutureOfMobility #ConnectedCars #IoT #SoftwareDefinedVehicle #TechPhilosophy #AutomotiveTrends #Podcast

    35 min
  8. One Line to Move Them All: The Vision for Transit (Dan Grossman, Robert Baertsch, Line Mobility)

    11/19/2025

    One Line to Move Them All: The Vision for Transit (Dan Grossman, Robert Baertsch, Line Mobility)

    A very special episode where I host Dan Grossman (ex-Zipcar, GM Ford Chariot) and Robert Baertsch (Line Mobility, ex-NASA) on an audacious vision to change transport without creating congestion. If you thought the Jetsons were a century away, think again. We talk: - What is Personal Rapid Transit (PRT)? How does it move more people? - How do we improve Transit infrastructure? Stations, signals and roads/rails? - Who is adopting these innovations as first movers? - What technological progress is making this change possible? - What do the jobs of the future look like? Tune in

    21 min
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Welcome to your front-row seat to reimagining Mobility! 🚗✨ Join top innovators, engineers, and visionaries as we dive into the game-changing tech and bold ideas reshaping how we move, work, travel and commute. Curious about how autonomous vehicles will revolutionize your daily rides? Wondering how AI is transforming factories, classrooms, and beyond? Or just want to stay ahead of the curve in a world of constant disruption? Hit subscribe and buckle up—your journey to the future starts here!

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  • Creator
    Hari Sripathi
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    27
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Mad Hatter, LLC
  • Show Website
    Disruption Drive