January 13, 2022

High-Speed Transport: The Hyperloop Way

29 minutes

Most innovations in the recent past, within the transport industry, have been focused on carbon emission reduction and improving the users’ experience. These innovations have addressed critical needs and moved the needle further ahead in terms of safety and environmental impact. Now, the industry is about to undergo another disruptive innovation with the introduction of the Hyperloop.

Today, I’m talking to Rob Miller, the Chief Marketing Officer at Hyperloop Transportation Technologies. He’ll help us understand the technology behind this disruptive innovation as well as how far along they are in development. He’ll also share some of the entrepreneurial lessons he has learned along the way.

In this episode, you’ll learn about the origin of the Hyperloop concept and the people who played an important role in getting it started. You’ll also learn about the underlying technology and the benefits that come with it. Additionally, you’ll hear about the progress that the company has made so far and the cities that they are partnering with.

Some Questions I Ask:

Where did the Hyperloop concept originate? (02:12)

What are some of the cities that you've been talking to? (14:52)

Have there been test tracks put together as, as their proof of concept? (16:35)

When can we expect to have the first commercial travel? (19:50)

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

An explanation of what Hyperloop entails (04:31)

Innovations built from the project so far (08:58)

How the company differentiates itself from its competitors (17:04)

Advice for entrepreneurs trying to get their companies off the ground (23:56)

Connect with Rob:

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