George Arison
Co-CEO of Shift, a company that buys and sells used cars online. Previously founded Taxi Magic, a precursor to ride-sharing apps.
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Oct 10, 2020 • 27min
Best of This Week in Startups: Week of October 5th, 2020
George Arison, founder of Shift and pioneer of ride-sharing through Taxi Magic, discusses the evolution of transportation startups and the challenges of navigating public markets versus private funding. Mark Suster, a venture capitalist known for sustainable investing, shares insights on long-term ecological solutions, including innovative startups tackling the water crisis and food waste. They also dissect the SPAC trend and its implications for the tech industry, offering a compelling look at the future of investment in startups.
Oct 7, 2020 • 56min
E1120: Shift Co-CEO George Arison on going public via SPAC, lessons from building Uber’s predecessor & innovating in the massive used car market
George Arison, Co-CEO of Shift and founder of Taxi Magic, shares insights from his entrepreneurial journey in the tech and transportation sectors. He discusses pioneering taxi booking technology before Uber and the evolution of the ride-sharing market. The conversation shifts to innovations in the used car market, examining safety concerns and customer experience improvements. Arison elaborates on the economics of car buying, highlighting the advantages of going public via SPAC and the challenges of navigating investor dynamics.
