The move from corporate wonk to entrepreneur was not a planned one for Toby Sun, CEO/co-founder of Lime, a dockless bike-sharing company.He simply got tired of sitting in traffic. Sun loves working on projects that can change people's daily lives. At the end of the day, following this passion simply made the most sense to him.“I myself am a biker, I love not to drive a car,” says Sun. “So after living in many major cities in both Asia and the US, I always dreamed about alternatives to get around easier. I hate sitting in the car in traffic!” he reiterates.

The move from corporate wonk to entrepreneur was not a planned one for Toby Sun, CEO/co-founder of Lime, a dockless bike-sharing company. He simply got tired of sitting in traffic. Sun loves working on projects that can change people's daily lives. At the end of the day, following this passion simply made the most sense to him. “I myself am a biker, I love not to drive a car,” says Sun. “So after living in many major cities in both Asia and the US, I always dreamed about alternatives to get around easier. I hate sitting in the car in traffic!” he reiterates.

From Frustrated Car Commuter to Bikeshare Entrepreneur w/ Toby Sun

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Double click on the stories that made Austin, Texas a global startup hub. Listen to startup stories from entrepreneurs, venture capitalists and technologists shaping the Austin startup community. Austinpreneur will give you a glimpse into how Austin made itself a tier 1 city for technology, creativity and startups. Takeaway key insights for building your own success story in topics like fundraising, building products, sales, investing and creating company culture. Austinpreneur is a podcast highlighting Austin’s startups, entrepreneurs, and innovators. Join in on candid conversations with leaders who have built companies from the ground up and visionaries creating the next wave of world-changing technology. Discover the importance of your network, meet the people supporting your journey, and connect with the community making it all happen. Episodes feature topics like: entrepreneurship, technology, startups, innovation, funding, coworking, mentorship, startup accelerators, VC funding, angel investing, innovation strategies, partnerships, and more.

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