Drivers of Disruption

Our Insights on Future Mobility

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.

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.

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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.

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

Can open-source software unlock the scalability the autonomous-vehicle industry has struggled to achieve amid varied successes and setbacks? Shinpei Kato, CEO of TIER IV, shares his vision for how it might.

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, discuss the possibilities, challenges, and opportunities in the process of commercializing future air mobility.

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.

Constructing the tech future: Porsche Digital spearheads talent attraction

What’s the best way to attract tech talent? (Hint – it’s not just compensation…) 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.

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

Exploring the future of mobility with Philipp Kampshoff

Philipp Kampshoff shares his thoughts on the changing mobility landscape for new podcast Drivers of Disruption

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Featured Host

Matías Garibaldi

Associate Partner, New York City

Matías works with leaders to strengthen their core business and build new sources of growth. That includes launching service businesses with the right sales structure, shaping monetization strategies for new offerings, and commercializing disruptive opportunities into real revenue.