{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Micromobility Podcast","title":"Fireside Chat With Maxim Romain, Co-Founder and President Tier-Dott","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/5d8da488\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2574,"description":"In this firesidechat from Micromobility Europe 2025, Maxim, the president and co-founder of Tier-Dott, shares his journey into the micromobility sector, discussing the evolution of bike sharing, the lessons learned from his experience with Ofo, and the strategic decisions that led to the formation of TierDot. He emphasizes the importance of a conservative growth approach, the challenges and synergies of the recent merger with Tier, and the critical role of hardware in the business. Maxim also addresses sustainability, pricing strategies, and the future of micro mobility, highlighting the need for better parking infrastructure and the potential for significant market growth.\nGuest: Maxim Romain, Co-Founder & President, Tier-Dott\nHost: Prabin Joel Jones, CEO, Micromobility Industries\nChapters\n00:00 Introduction to Micro Mobility and Personal Journey\n04:56 Lessons from Ofo and the Birth of TierDot\n09:42 Strategic Growth: The Slow and Steady Approach\n14:35 The Merger: Challenges and Opportunities\n19:51 Hardware Decisions: Building vs. Sourcing\n24:38 Sustainability and Fleet Management\n29:01 Market Dynamics: Pricing and User Adoption\n33:50 Future of Micro Mobility: Trends and Predictions","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/at7G3gxGDWglvTJ3FfhPtfaxPELHBPmCFC9m1Fl166c/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8xZjFh/Y2JhNjg4Mzg5MzJi/ZGJlMGFmNjA4ZjU4/NzMzOS5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}