Why the Future of Urban Mobility Hangs on AI

What happens when AI, Sustainability, and Logistics collide?

The result: smarter cities, greener fleets, and millions of optimised deliveries worldwide.

In this episode, I talk with Richard Savoie, patent-holding engineer, entrepreneur, and CEO of Adiona Tech, the AI-powered delivery route optimisation platform trusted by Coca-Cola, Amazon, and Marley Spoon.

In this episode we explore:

💡 Key lessons on leadership and innovation from a seasoned tech entrepreneur

💡 The inspiration behind focusing on AI and urban mobility, and how technology can drive sustainable transport solutions

💡 How AI is reshaping urban mobility and solving fleet efficiency challenges

💡 Breaking the myth that sustainability vs. cost savings are at odds

💡 The future of mobility if AI adoption keeps accelerating

If you care about leadership, innovation, and the future of sustainable transport, this is one conversation you won’t want to miss.

Learn more about Richard's work here: https://www.adionatech.com/

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Chapters

• 0:00 Introduction
• 0:56 Key Lessons Learnt in Leadership and Innovation
• 2:36 Inspiration for AI and Urban Mobility
• 5:43 Practical Challenges using AI with Urban Mobility
• 7:35 How AI helps large Fleets balance Sustainability Goals with Operational Efficiency
• 10:10 Breaking the perception that Sustainability Goals and Cost Savings are at Odds
• 10:10 [Ad] On the Balance Sheet®
• 10:45 (Cont.) How AI helps large Fleets balance Sustainability Goals with Operational Efficiency
• 13:26 The Metrics and Data Points that Fleet Operators should be Tracking
• 15:29 Keeping Technical Discussions Approachable
• 17:16 How to Foster Collaboration and Idea Sharing
• 20:06 The Role Mentorship Plays in Scaling Leadership Impact
• 22:21 The Urban Mobility Landscape in 5 to 10 Years
• 25:20 Emerging Technologies Dramatically Changing How Fleets Operate
• 27:13 Best Advice Received as a Founder
• 29:15 Reflection on Innovation and Leadership
• 31:15 Wrap Up