The Ways We Move
The Ways We Move
Podcast Description
"The Way We Move" is a cutting-edge podcast that explores the fascinating world of human mobility in all its forms. From groundbreaking innovations in transportation to the future of how we navigate our planet and beyond, this show delves deep into the heart of movement.Hosted by industry veteran Nicolas Zart, episodes feature in-depth insights, conversations with industry leaders, visionaries, and influential stakeholders who are shaping the future of mobility. Listeners will gain exclusive insights into:Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) and its potential to revolutionize urban transportation.Autonomous vehicles and their impact on our daily lives.Sustainable mobility solutions, including electric vehicles and smart city infrastructure.High-speed rail networks and their role in transforming long-distance travelSpace exploration and the future of interplanetary movement.Whether you're a tech enthusiast, a transportation professional, or simply curious about the future of mobility, "The Way We Move" offers a unique perspective on the innovations that are redefining how we traverse our world and beyond. Join us as we uncover the latest trends, challenges, and breakthroughs in the ever-evolving landscape of human movement.Subscribe now to stay at the forefront of the mobility revolution and gain valuable insights from the movers and shakers who are driving us into the future.
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast covers specific topics related to human mobility, including Advanced Air Mobility, autonomous vehicles, sustainable mobility solutions, high-speed rail networks, and space exploration. Episode examples include discussions on aviation downwash with Prof. Marilyn Smith, the future of electric aviation with Leo Flight, and the transition in aviation technology with Andrea Arena.
Here’s the version updated to reflect Season 2: 🚀
“The Ways We Move” – Season 2 is the essential podcast for everyone shaping the future of human mobility—exploring cutting-edge solutions across air, land, sea, rail, and space.
Hosted by mobility veteran Nicolas Zart, each episode features unfiltered conversations with innovators, executives, engineers, and visionaries driving transformative transportation technologies.
From startups to industry giants, we go beyond the headlines to unpack real-world challenges and breakthroughs.
Discover the full spectrum of mobility innovation:
- Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) – eVTOL, vertiports, urban air traffic
- Autonomous ground vehicles and smart infrastructure
- Sustainable transport – EVs, hydrogen, advanced batteries
- High-speed rail and hyperloop systems
- Maritime electrification and autonomous shipping
- Space mobility – launch systems, orbital logistics, interplanetary transport
Perfect for:
AAM pioneers, autonomous vehicle developers, sustainable transport experts, rail innovators, maritime tech leaders, space mobility engineers, urban planners, policymakers, and venture investors.
Why listen? Get insider perspectives on technology roadmaps, regulatory hurdles, commercialization strategies, and the cross-industry collaborations accelerating the global mobility revolution.
Subscribe now and join the conversation shaping how humanity will move tomorrow.
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Ken Karklin, CEO of Pivotal, returns to The Ways We Move for a Season 2 check-in — and this time he brings Matt Hubert, VP of Quality, along for the conversation.
A year has passed since our first episode together, and the progress is remarkable.
We dig into Pivotal's latest milestones: 9,000+ total flights, 2,300 human-piloted across 55 trained pilots, and the story of Tim Blum — a customer whose single Black Fly airframe became the first eVTOL ever to log 1,000 flights. Ken shares what the battery data actually shows after 500 cycles, what AS9100D certification means for production readiness, and why Pivotal was the first pure-play AAM company in North America to earn it.
Matt walks us through what quality really means in a startup building aircraft — from supplier development to predictive maintenance using real-time flight telemetry from every aircraft in the field.
We also cover the Helix flight test campaign, the path to pilot production, the man who set up Tesla's Model S line who is now setting up theirs, and Pivotal's expanding footprint in public safety and defense. Ken makes a bold prediction: 2026 will be the year one of their aircraft saves a life.
Plus: why gamers make the best eVTOL pilots, the Oregon customer air traffic controllers nicknamed ”The Martian,” and what it really takes to build a startup in advanced air mobility.
If you are in hurry to access the podcast, you can find them 48 hours earlier on our Patreon site along deep dives and more. https://www.patreon.com/c/TheWaysWeMove
Chapters:
- 00:00 Introduction & Season 2 Update
- 02:53 Meet Ken Karklin & Matt Hubert
- 05:24 Pivotal By The Numbers: Flights, Pilots & Milestones
- 08:36 The Helix: Flight Testing & Production Path
- 10:37 Tim Blum: The World's Most-Flown eVTOL Owner
- 15:42 Real-World Use Cases & Customer Stories
- 18:16 Who Learns to Fly Fastest (Hint: Gamers)
- 21:47 Life Inside a Pivotal Startup
- 27:22 Quality, Telemetry & Predictive Maintenance
- 31:19 2026 Predictions: Public Safety & Defense
- 35:34 FAA, Certification & The Road Ahead
- 37:44 Battery Deep-Dive & Charging
- 43:35 What Gets You Out of Bed?
- 47:11 Global Expansion: Europe, NZ & Beyond
- 50:22 Final Takeaways
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