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Drivers of Disruption

Drivers of Disruption

Hosted by McKinsey & Company

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Episodes

8

Latest episode

Mar 2026

Language

EN-US

About the show

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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8 recent
March 12, 202642 min

Driving the connected mobility shift: Verizon’s view on V2X

Can vehicles, infrastructure, and networks act as one system? Verizon Business’s Daniel Lawson discusses how vehicle-to-everything tech and edge computing are moving toward real-world safety, efficiency, and autonomy.See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

October 14, 202532 min

Powering cities at the curb: It’s electric and the future of urban EV charging

Can curbside chargers unlock the future of urban EV adoption while delivering convenience for drivers and easing the burden on the grid? Tiya Gordon of it’s electric and McKinsey’s Shivika Sahdev explore what may be the most practical path to scaling electrification across dense urban neighborhoods. Full transcript of the episode can be found here: https://www.mckinsey.com/features/mckinsey-center-for-future-mobility/our-insights/drivers-of-disruption/unlocking-autonomous-vehicle-development-tier-ivs-open-source-blueprint  See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

April 10, 202440 min

Unlocking autonomous vehicle development: TIER IV’s open source blueprint

Shinpei Kato, CEO of TIER IV, joins Takuto Ueha, McKinsey partner, to discuss  the potential of open source for autonomous vehicle development. Full transcript of the episode can be found here: https://www.mckinsey.com/features/mckinsey-center-for-future-mobility/our-insights/drivers-of-disruption/unlocking-autonomous-vehicle-development-tier-ivs-open-source-blueprintSee www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

November 8, 202348 min

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, join Robin Riedel to discuss the possibilities, challenges, and opportunities in the process of commercializing future air mobility.See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

September 13, 202338 min

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.See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

June 12, 202334 min

Constructing the tech future: Porsche Digital spearheads talent attraction

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.See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

May 9, 202342 min

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.  The New Automotive Mandate: Moving from Building Products to Building Businesses  See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

May 9, 202310 min

Trailer: Exploring the Future of Mobility with Philipp Kampshoff

Philipp Kampshoff shares his thoughts on the changing mobility landscape.  See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

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