MaaSterminds

Hosted by RISE/Hans Arby

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May 2024

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MaaSterminds is about the pioneers of the MaaS concept – the innovators, entrepreneurs and enthusiasts that have driven developments in the field and without whom MaaS would not exist. We examine what motivated these individuals to take the lead in MaaS developments, explore the peaks and pitfalls of their MaaS journeys, and investigate their expectations and predictions for the future of the field. MaaSterminds is hosted by Hans Arby, founder and former CEO of the Swedish MaaS startup UbiGo, and Steven Sarasini, a researcher that has worked on MaaS since shortly after its inception. Hans and Steven are currently colleagues at RISE (The Research Institutes of Sweden). MaaSterminds is part of the SEAMLESS project, funded by the Swedish Energy Agency. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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May 26, 20241 hr 1 min

#5 Another side of the Finnish MaaS scene

In our fifth and final MaaSterminds episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with Krista Huhltala-Jenks, a trailblazer in transforming the mobility landscape. Unlike many MaaS advocates who focus on a single organization, Krista's journey involved catalyzing change across various fronts, including spearheading legislative reform in the Finnish transport sector — a pivotal step in Finland's MaaS evolution. Her experience spans esteemed institutions such as MaaS Global and the MaaS Alliance, shaping her rich and dynamic career path.Krista delves into a range of topics, including:The evolution of Finland as a MaaS innovatorNavigating challenges in legislative reformFostering collaboration and breaking down barriers in the MaaS ecosystemFuture prospects for MaaS...and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

April 2, 202456 min

#4 The very first MaaS service

In this fourth episode we meet Martin Rörhleef who launched the first ever combined mobility service already in 2006, Hannover Mobile, after a two year pilot at Üstra, the Hannover Public Transport Operator. We explore the challenges and benefits of setting up and running a MaaS operation within a public organization – and doing it years before the iPhone was introduced! Martin is also known for the often used "Three MaaS market models".In this episode we discuss:The importance of enthusiasts – and endurance – in making new things happenThe advantage of having to focus on the actual offer and partnerships instead of an app The pros and cons of a public MaaS service compared to commercial MaaSIf there is any good examples of MaaS today...and many other things Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

January 9, 202445 min

#3 The first MaaS platform provider

In the third episode of MaaSterminds, we meet Michael Kiesslinger, the founder and CEO of Fluidtime, a Vienna-based powerhouse of MaaS platforms. We explore a key function within the MaaS ecosystem - the technical platform - and Michael shares valuable insights from his two decades as a trailblazer in this field.In this episode we discuss: How interaction design and computational music are useful backgrounds for a career in MaaSWhy we should have been more realistic in the early stages of MaaSThe healthy and diverse future of MaaS developmentsThe shift from platform provider to a MaaS-as-a-Service operator Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

November 22, 20231 hr 3 min

#1 The world's first Mobility as a Service experiment: How it all started

In this first episode of MaaSterminds, Gunnar Öesterreich interviews the co-hosts of the podcast, Hans Arby (founder and former CEO of the Swedish MaaS startup UbiGo) and Steven Sarasini (a researcher that has worked on MaaS since shortly after its inception). Gunnar helps to clarify pertinent issues such as how MaaS can make you rich and why it can easily become an obsession.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

November 22, 202352 min

#2 Who's your Daddy? Introducing the father of MaaS

In the second episode of MaaSterminds, we meet the founder and CEO of the Finnish MaaS startup MaaS Global (also known as the Whim app), Sampo Heitenen. Sampo shares his experiences and insights of being a forerunner in the field and explains why he is known as the founding father of MaaS.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.