Baruch Herzfeld

Baruch Herzfeld, CEO and co-founder of PopWheels, discusses the development of New York City's first e-bike battery-swapping network. He highlights the importance of safe and convenient battery recharge for pushing gas-burning vehicles out of cities. The podcast also explores the potential e-mobility revolution led by immigrant e-bike delivery workers and the need to recognize their contribution. Topics covered include e-bike battery fires, delivery riders' experiences, providing free radio streaming for immigrant Uber drivers, urban transportation solutions, dealing with bureaucracy, responsibility of delivery app companies, and building a battery network for e-bikes.

Baruch Herzfeld, Founder and CEO of Pop Wheels, is on a mission to revolutionize battery charging in NYC with shared battery-swap cabinets. He shares how personal experiences with battery fires led him to create a safer solution for delivery workers. The discussion delves into NYC's regulatory challenges and Baruch's clever strategies, including using AI to engage potential partners. He envisions a future where communal batteries power not just bikes but also food carts and more. Baruch’s entrepreneurial spirit shines through as he connects deeply with NYC’s delivery culture.