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On this episode of Mobility: Decoding the Secret Sauce, we talk with Chris Thomas, Co-Founder and Partner at Assembly Ventures—a venture capital firm focused on investing in entrepreneurs and mobility companies and drawing synergies between the mobility startup ecosystems in the United States and Berlin. Chris joins us to talk about the role of strong communication strategies for entrepreneurs and startups seeking funding, especially in the highly competitive mobility industry.

Having recently listened to a webinar on ESG investing, hosted by Robert W. Baird, there are a number of interesting insights that have pushed my thinking on ESG and its importance to investors more broadly. For companies that are contemplating initial or enhanced ESG efforts, below are a few key points that might inform strategy and potential long-term benefits to stakeholders.

The success of mobility—whether it is AVs, EVs, aerial vehicles, public transit, or last-mile solutions—will truly lie in public perception and public acceptance. Without trust and high adoption rates, even the best mobility platforms and technologies will fail to reach their full potential.