#61 Johannes Kirschner, Investment Manager, EIT Urban Mobility

Johannes shares insights on the future of mobility, the role of EIT
Urban Mobility in shaping sustainable transport, and the challenges
of building a truly connected mobility ecosystem. Johannes
Kirschner, Investment Manager at EIT Urban Mobility, joins us from
Munich to share his insights on the future of sustainable
transport. With a background in operations and product management
at Circ and ShareNow (formerly DriveNow), Johannes brings a unique
perspective on the challenges and opportunities in the industry. In
this episode, he delves into EIT Urban Mobility’s mission as one of
Europe’s largest innovation communities, working to decarbonize
transportation by investing in startups and fostering collaboration
between stakeholders. Johannes shares his thoughts on why mobility
remains fragmented, the importance of changing consumer behaviour,
and how cities like Hamburg serve as models for integrated mobility
ecosystems. We also explore the role of regulation in Germany, the
need for inclusive and accessible mobility solutions and how, EIT
Urban Mobility is bridging the gap between startups, governments,
and investors to drive real change.