The Rivian e-bike is a good idea, but the company needs to focus on its existing business. Ford has an ICE business that is profitable and becoming more so. Companies like Canoe are so far gone, I don't even know what saves them. It's too bad because I did drive the vehicle and it was really cool.
Ed, Kirsten and Alex recently attended the South By Southwest festival, and though the event itself is recovering nicely from the pandemic, the tech sector presence is remarkably dialed back. This is especially noticeable in mobility tech, where the almost nonexistent presence of big future-focused vehicle and technology plays reflects broader challenges in the sector. The gang breaks down some of these issues and the possible roads ahead in another classic discussion episode.