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Solving Transit Deserts (Su of Dollaride)
Why do some communities get left behind by public transit - and how can startups fix it? Get ready for a deep dive into public-private partnerships, govtech, and how a mobility startup is tackling “transit deserts” across underserved communities.
In this episode, Sherveen sits down with Su Sanni, co-founder and CEO of Dollaride, a mobility company building digital and physical infrastructure for community transit.
It's a financial services, SaaS, and IoT platform for small private transit companies in NYC with the ultimate goal to bring clean transportation to underserved communities. They offer solutions like facilitated financing, tools for payments/rides/tracking, and data and insights to help these small biz owners scale in their communities.
They've raised $12M from Elemental Impact, Everywhere Ventures, Prehype, and Backstage Capital, and are the recipient of a $10M New York Clean Transportation Prize facilitating their Clean Transit Access Program (CTAP) project in NYC.
This is Episode 021 of The Sherveen Show!
From Su’s family roots in New York’s dollar van ecosystem to securing major insurance + EV financing deals for small fleet owners, this conversation highlights how creative problem-solving - plus a healthy dose of patience - can reshape local transportation.
If you’re curious about B2G sales, turning a complex social challenge into a scalable startup, or how policy and innovation collide, you’re in the right place!
From the economics of transit to the power of government collaboration, this conversation is a masterclass in turning a local need into a scalable impact.
In This Episode
- Transit Gaps & Underserved Communities: How local entrepreneurs fill the void and why official agencies often lag behind
- Dollar Vans & Jitneys: The global phenomenon of “informal transit” and how it can be a stepping stone for regulated services
- B2G Sales & RFPs: Securing large contracts, dealing with red tape, and the importance of patience in government deals
- Public-Private Partnerships: The role of insurance, EV adoption, and government-backed programs that help scale private-sector solutions
- Venture vs. Other Funding: How Sue pivoted from traditional VC to impact investors, grants, and creative debt vehicles
Follow Su on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sulaimansanni
Follow Sherveen on X: https://www.x.com/sherveen
Follow Sherveen on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sherveenm
Join us twice weekly on The Sherveen Show for unfiltered conversations at the intersection of tech, startups, and society! If you’re into solving big social problems through innovation (or if you just love a good founder story), hit subscribe and let’s go.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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By Sherveen MashayekhiWhy do some communities get left behind by public transit - and how can startups fix it? Get ready for a deep dive into public-private partnerships, govtech, and how a mobility startup is tackling “transit deserts” across underserved communities.
In this episode, Sherveen sits down with Su Sanni, co-founder and CEO of Dollaride, a mobility company building digital and physical infrastructure for community transit.
It's a financial services, SaaS, and IoT platform for small private transit companies in NYC with the ultimate goal to bring clean transportation to underserved communities. They offer solutions like facilitated financing, tools for payments/rides/tracking, and data and insights to help these small biz owners scale in their communities.
They've raised $12M from Elemental Impact, Everywhere Ventures, Prehype, and Backstage Capital, and are the recipient of a $10M New York Clean Transportation Prize facilitating their Clean Transit Access Program (CTAP) project in NYC.
This is Episode 021 of The Sherveen Show!
From Su’s family roots in New York’s dollar van ecosystem to securing major insurance + EV financing deals for small fleet owners, this conversation highlights how creative problem-solving - plus a healthy dose of patience - can reshape local transportation.
If you’re curious about B2G sales, turning a complex social challenge into a scalable startup, or how policy and innovation collide, you’re in the right place!
From the economics of transit to the power of government collaboration, this conversation is a masterclass in turning a local need into a scalable impact.
In This Episode
- Transit Gaps & Underserved Communities: How local entrepreneurs fill the void and why official agencies often lag behind
- Dollar Vans & Jitneys: The global phenomenon of “informal transit” and how it can be a stepping stone for regulated services
- B2G Sales & RFPs: Securing large contracts, dealing with red tape, and the importance of patience in government deals
- Public-Private Partnerships: The role of insurance, EV adoption, and government-backed programs that help scale private-sector solutions
- Venture vs. Other Funding: How Sue pivoted from traditional VC to impact investors, grants, and creative debt vehicles
Follow Su on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sulaimansanni
Follow Sherveen on X: https://www.x.com/sherveen
Follow Sherveen on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sherveenm
Join us twice weekly on The Sherveen Show for unfiltered conversations at the intersection of tech, startups, and society! If you’re into solving big social problems through innovation (or if you just love a good founder story), hit subscribe and let’s go.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.