Android Auto Global Partnership Director. Founder Boston Mobility Roundtable. Early @nuTonomy/@Motional leadership and former VP @Zipcar.

Joined November 2010
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A bit late to posting but Motional's IONIQ 5 #robotaxi was featured in The Wall Street Journal! Hear more about how we designed for an intuitive #driverless passenger experience from Product Director, Rob Brown! sprou.tt/11EKtw2G5TL

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Since US cities mostly don't do it, we should get wealthy ppl to donate protected bike lanes and name them like museum wings 🚴‍♀️🛣️
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Amazing opportunity at an incredibly impactful organization.
We are hiring a full-time Deputy Director to manage our staff and programs and assist with fundraising and strategic growth. Learn more about the role and salary/benefits, and apply by October 15th: docs.google.com/document/d/1… #hiring
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ICYMI last weekend, we joined @MassRobotics at #RoboBoston: Robot Block Party in the Boston Seaport! Check out more from the Motional team on site and follow to learn how we are making #driverless vehicles a reality. motional.com
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It might not look quite as ripped-from-a-SciFi-movie as some of the other upcoming robotaxis, but the @motionaldrive offering looks to be loaded with really thoughtful touches. Such a fascinating subject for anyone interested in novel UX design.
Excited to share look inside the IONIQ 5 #robotaxi! Learn more about how the Motional team designed this #driverless experience. sprou.tt/1D6FJ2NwDqw
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At Motional, we are recognizing Cybersecurity Awareness Month all month long! Today, our Cyber team is sharing how we reduce #cybersecurity vulnerabilities in AVs through system hardening. Read more from Cybersecurity Engineer, Xiangrong Li: bit.ly/3BhHFVM
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Excited to share look inside the IONIQ 5 #robotaxi! Learn more about how the Motional team designed this #driverless experience. sprou.tt/1D6FJ2NwDqw

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Last week we announced our plans to expand our testing facilities and grow our employee base in Las Vegas. Read more to learn about our growing footprint in the region and our largest investment in Vegas to date. bit.ly/3o1hOO6
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As curb management technologies come to form, monetizing the urban curb will be a key debate between private and public entites h/t to @coordcity for leading the way
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Excited to announce we'll be participating in @MassRobotics #RobotBlockParty next Saturday, October 2! Join us in the Boston Seaport and see our #robotaxis in person! Learn more: bit.ly/3AGW4dx
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Operating the world’s longest-standing public self-driving ride-hailing service has taught us what it takes to deliver safe, reliable, and accessible #autonomous mobility at scale. Read about our learnings with Lyft in Vegas #LyftInMotional bit.ly/3yedyw7
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Today marks the beginning of an important holiday in Korea, Chuseok, or Korean Thanksgiving - a time when families come together to share food, take part in tradition, and honor their ancestors. We are wishing our Korean colleagues, families and friends a happy Chuseok! ✨
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Since launching our public service with Lyft in 2018, we've provided over 100,000 self-driving rides...and we're just getting started. Learn about our service in Vegas in our latest blog #LyftInMotional #rideintothefuture sprou.tt/1MMGKJAo8vg

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Great article from Motional Sr Product Manager Eliseo Miranda! Learn more about how his team is building an enjoyable #driverless experience for everyone sprou.tt/1eLA1tGYZCL

Meet the IONIQ 5 - Motional's next generation #robotaxi! Excited to see these vehicles hit the streets. Learn more about the tech behind the design here. sprou.tt/1nFESWPjRWa

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This week we're joining @HMGnewsroom in Munich to showcase the newly revealed IONIQ 5 robotaxi. Stay tuned for updates from the event, and learn more here: bit.ly/3n6iYap #IAA21 #FutureofMobility
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