Urban Mobility and the Sharing Economy
The sharing economy represents a structural shift to how people buy and consume services that will change the entire economy. Companies like Uber and Lyft in the transportation industry, and Airbnb in the hotel and short-term rental industry, represent a structural shift in how people think about ownership. The shift away from viewing ownership as essential will affect companies in virtually every industry, and executives should embrace and incorporate this into their businesses. Technology brings amazing benefits nationwide, just as it is making transportation more efficient, sustainable, and enjoyable.
Joseph Kopser
Joseph Kopser is a lifelong problem solver committed to building the teams needed to take on our toughest challenges. In addition, he is a technology entrepreneur and expert in transportation, smart cities, urban mobility, energy, national security issues as well as an Army combat veteran. Currently he serves as an Executive-in-Residence at the McCombs School of Business at the University of Texas. In addition, he is President of Grayline where he works with people and companies to bring together experts, data, and solutions to help companies and public institutions manage disruptive change. Prior to co-founding Grayline, Joseph co-founded and served as CEO of RideScout, before it was acquired by Mercedes-Benz in 2014. Read Joseph's full bio.