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Episode Synopsis
Stewart Lyons is the CEO of Bird.Bird is on a mission to provide eco-friendly transportation for everyone. Chapters00:00 Stewart Lyons: A Journey Through Entrepreneurship05:29 Navigating Regulatory Challenges in Canada08:04 Turning Around Bird Global: Strategies and Insights11:07 Operating a Global Business from Canada13:15 Building Trust with Regulators and City Partners15:52 Operational Complexity: Making Bird Profitable18:37 Innovations in Scooter Technology21:11 Seasonal Operations: Adapting to Market Conditions24:17 Seasonal Workforce and Scalability25:10 Exploring Diverse Transportation Modes27:02 Franchising and Business Replication29:53 Safety Measures in Micro-Mobility33:46 User Experience and Software Integration35:24 Subscription Model for Repeat Users37:25 Micro-Mobility as Last Mile Solution39:18 Insights on Acquisitions40:54 Balancing Growth and Profitability43:24 Motivation and Resilience in Business
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