Taggart Matthiesen

Qasar Younis, CEO of Applied Intuition, James Wu, CEO of DeepMap, and Taggart Matthiesen, Head of Product at Lyft, dive into the rapidly evolving world of self-driving cars. They discuss how cars are transforming into data-rich platforms, the hurdles to achieving full autonomy, and the potential for personalized travel experiences. The conversation also highlights the economic and regulatory challenges ahead, the balance of remote driving solutions, and the critical importance of safety standards and data security for future innovations.

Frank Chen from Andreessen Horowitz shares insights on AI and autonomy, while Taggart Matthiesen of Lyft discusses the evolution of passenger experiences in autonomous vehicles. Carl Pope, former Sierra Club chief, highlights the environmental implications of urban mobility. The trio delves into how autonomous cars will reshape city infrastructure and real estate, the shift from car ownership to mobility as a service, and the crucial balance between personal identity and the rise of shared transportation. Can walkable cities become the norm as we embrace technology-driven transit?