Listen "Fireside Chat With Fredrik Hjelm, Co-Founder & CEO - Voi"
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What’s Next for Voi? Fireside Chat with CEO Fredrik Hjelm | Micromobility Europe 2025In this in-depth fireside chat, Fredrik Hjelm, Co-Founder & CEO of Voi, joins Tech.eu’s Robin Wauters live at Micromobility Europe 2025 to reflect on Voi's 7-year journey from the chaotic early days of scooter wars to becoming a profitable, semi-public micromobility leader operating in 110+ cities across Europe.Fredrik opens up about:Losing and then regaining Paris and why it mattersNavigating the shift from hypergrowth to profitabilityRaising public debt and preparing for a future IPOWhy circularity, not just sustainability, is key to Voi’s 2035 net-zero goalsBuilding a “full stack” mobility company across hardware, software, data, and operationsHow Voi is leveraging AI to drive internal efficiency and improve rider behaviorWith candid insights on regulation, safety, competition, and investor expectations, this is a must-watch for anyone interested in the future of urban mobility.🎤 Speakers:Fredrik Hjelm, CEO & Co-Founder, VoiRobin Wauters, Founder, Tech.eu & ProfoundoRecorded at Micromobility Europe 2025 in Brussels👉 Subscribe for more from Micromobility Europe📧 Get the top stories in micromobility each week: https://micromobility.substack.comCheck more at www.micromobility.ioChapters00:00 The Early Days of Voi02:17 Winning Paris: A Milestone for Voi05:29 Focus and Profitability: The Path to Success08:31 Competition in the Micro-Mobility Space11:21 Navigating Investor Relations and Funding14:27 Safety First: Evolving Perspectives in Micro-Mobility17:15 Influencing Policy and Regulatory Frameworks20:14 Sustainability Goals: Aiming for Net Zero by 203523:12 The Role of AI in Micro-Mobility26:06 Future of Mobility: Trends and Predictions