#mmi Hi, I'm an AI assistant helping Alfredo Mucarsel take notes for this meeting. Follow along the transcript here: https://otter.ai/u/HVRKvAxh33uQDH4_TfQH7Uxz87Y?utm_source=va_chat_link_2 You'll also be able to see screenshots of key moments, add highlights, comments, or action items to anything being said, and get an automatic summary after the meeting. To stop these messages, go to https://otter.ai/setting/share-notes Bhuvan Atluri to Everyone (Dec 1, 2023, 12:16 PM) Welcome everyone. Thank you for joining this episode of the fall 2023 series. For all past Forum recordings and slides, visit our MIT Mobility Initiative Forum page (https://www.mmi.mit.edu/forum) or YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/@mitmobilityinitiative6999) Jinhua Zhao to Everyone (Dec 1, 2023, 12:19 PM) I encourage everyone to contribute one idea to the forum: either a question or a comment. Jinhua Zhao to Everyone (Dec 1, 2023, 12:19 PM) Please type your question and comments directly into the chat Giovanni Giardina to Everyone (Dec 1, 2023, 12:21 PM) What could be a good market or country for venture capitalists and start-ups ? Marty Schlenker to Everyone (Dec 1, 2023, 12:24 PM) Must the physical infra change for the world to make mobility more efficient? Why? Seems like $ trillions upfront for questionable return. Why not pursue a thesis or prioritize innovation that works with the infra we have? Yunfei Zhang to Everyone (Dec 1, 2023, 12:24 PM) What could be the most important aspects to screen mobility-related startups from VC side? Mathew to Everyone (Dec 1, 2023, 12:24 PM) How do VC funds intersect with policy-making? Do you have staff that analyzes trends (e.g. IRA, CHIPS Act funding) before you invest? Dhiraj Yadav to Everyone (Dec 1, 2023, 12:25 PM) What factors need to be kept in mind while investing in mobility sector? Bhuvan Atluri to Everyone (Dec 1, 2023, 12:25 PM) www.navit.com https://www.metropolis.io/ Matthew Webb to Everyone (Dec 1, 2023, 12:26 PM) What are the channels for finding investable mobility companies? Jane Chu to Everyone (Dec 1, 2023, 12:27 PM) Speaking of Metropolis, how much emphasis do VCs place on companies' ability to manage public sentiment (e.g. ESG/JEDI) in investment decisions? Colleen Becker to Everyone (Dec 1, 2023, 12:28 PM) @Jessica Robinson given that urban planning, mobility, infrastructure are so reliant on government, urban planners and PPPs, how does your VC fund engage with less agile and publicly accountable agencies to help your startups scale? Dhiraj Yadav to Everyone (Dec 1, 2023, 12:43 PM) Are these business models considers stochasticity in it? What kind? david kuehn to Everyone (Dec 1, 2023, 12:43 PM) New mobility services outside of urban areas is a real and overlooked opportunity area. Maria Peralta to Everyone (Dec 1, 2023, 12:43 PM) I work with Utility Agencies, I've worked in Singapore Milwaukee and currently in Chicago for the RPM Project. Robin Brownsell. Urban.Mass to Everyone (Dec 1, 2023, 12:47 PM) John - totally agree to the coalition model - its what we have focused on in building a world class collaboration of engineers operating at risk and managing development david kuehn to Everyone (Dec 1, 2023, 12:48 PM) There also is a view of investment in innovation like the mirror of an insurance pool with lots of people paying in so only a few can have their losses covered. Alfredo Mucarsel M to Everyone (Dec 1, 2023, 12:49 PM) How can venture capital be unlocked for intermodal infrastructure projects (safe, clean, and inclusive public transport) in emerging markets? Tiffany Lim to Everyone (Dec 1, 2023, 12:49 PM) investment theses seems to be core in choosing investments to fund especially with all the involved risks. what's the process like in developing a strong investment thesis and who's involved? Bhuvan Atluri to Everyone (Dec 1, 2023, 12:50 PM) https://gopowerev.com/ Colleen Becker to Everyone (Dec 1, 2023, 12:55 PM) Thanks for addressing my question re: mobility VC/government and public entities. Maybe you wish to hire me to help engage with these entities @Jessica Robinson ! [email protected]