{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The PLUM Hub","title":"Episode 2: Mobility Tech, Chickens, and Bees with Justin Johnson","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1654,"description":"In this episode, Justin shares his journey from corporate research at 3M to leading innovative transportation projects at The PLUM Catalyst, emphasizing the importance of technology, customer focus, and continuous learning in driving mobility innovation.\n\nKeywords: mobility, transportation, innovation, technology, autonomous vehicles, startups, leadership, future of mobility\n\nIn this episode you will hear about: \nJustin's background in corporate research and patents\nThe connected roads project and embedding technology into transportation\nThe importance of customer insights in innovation\nThe impact of autonomous and electric vehicles on the industry\nChallenges and hype in mobility startups\nThe evolution of transportation technology and safety\nLeadership lessons from transitioning from corporate to startup environment\nThe role of curiosity and continuous learning in innovation\n\nEpisode Takeaways: \nInnovation requires both thinking about what could be and the and so what.\nUnderstanding customer needs is crucial for meaningful innovation.\nThe evolution of mobility will be driven by incremental improvements and bold leaps.\nStartups in transportation often suffer from hype cycles; focus on realistic goals.\nLeadership involves trusting your team and letting go of control.\nScaling a startup involves managing many small steps beyond the core idea.\nDiverse experiences and curiosity fuel innovative thinking.\nThe future of mobility includes autonomous vehicles, space travel, and rapid international travel.\nOvercoming the fear of writing and communication is essential for effective leadership.\nBeing a catalyst starts with curiosity and asking questions.\n\nSound bites: \n\"Innovation requires both thinking about what could be and the and so what.\"\n\"True innovation involves bold leaps and incremental improvements.\"\n\"The future of mobility includes autonomous vehicles, space travel, and rapid international flights.\"\n\nTimestamps:\n00:00 Justin's background and journey from 3M to...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/KIFrYaZSa0CsjZGT1mogllo0YXLQ3KqyXJmHasGAK1k/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9iNGFk/YThiY2Y5MzkyOGE0/NDE1MjhjMmY0NmE4/ZDAxYy5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}