Welcome to the the eMobility Marketing Podcast! Scott Murphy—advertising veteran, founder of Clover, and longtime mobility innovator—joins Theo to share how marketing and brand strategy have shaped his journey from New York City mopeds to Valencia’s cycling utopia.

Scott walks us through his winding path: from OpenAirplane’s universal pilot check rides, to Revel’s 7,000-strong moped fleet, to London’s cargo-bike logistics startup Finn. Now with Clover, he’s betting on a subscription-based e-bike model with unlimited battery swaps—designed to remove cost and convenience barriers keeping people from ditching cars.

We dive into why startups must treat marketing as foundational, not an afterthought; how building a waiting list demonstrates traction; and why Clover invested in branding and investor-facing materials from day one. Scott also shares candid insights on his love-hate relationship with agencies, the role of mission/vision/values in shaping a company, and how early scrappy strategies can set a lasting backbone for growth.

If you’re a founder, marketer, or mobility professional, this conversation is packed with lessons on building demand, aligning brand with product, and scaling ideas in a complex, fast-moving industry.

Chapters

00:00 Why Agencies Waste Money

05:14 From Ads to Aviation

10:36 Launching Clover & E-Bikes

16:28 Building Brand Early

18:04 Traction & Investor Demand

24:21 Mission, Vision, Values

30:24 Startup Marketing Basics

32:53 Owned vs Paid Media

36:18 Pro Support Over DIY

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