Revolutionizing Urban Mobility with Andrew Cary of SNAAP Transportation

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In this inspiring episode of the Smart Cities Council Podcast, Fanni Melles, PhD, sits down with Andrew Cary, CEO and co-founder of SNAAP Transportation, to explore an innovative solution to urban mobility challenges.

Andrew Cary has nearly 40 years working in the public, private & non-profit sectors. He served as a multilingual public educator & senior officer, an executive director and board member of multiple non-profits and as an edtech leader, business developer and go to market global strategist. Now, as CoFounder/CEO of SNAAP™ Transportation, Andrew leverages his decades of entrepreneurial tenacity, innovation & business acumen to bring this sustainable alternative to personal transportation to the global market. Andrew has helped numerous education, edtech startups & large companies go to market, and grow share of wallet to exit. He has successfully managed the layers of relationships across organizations, channels, partners & markets. He maintains deep and lasting relationships in LatAm, Greater Europe & APAC. Presently, through his corporate business line Future Educational Options and Cary Enterprises LLC, Andrew serves in strategic leadership, advisory & direct engagements for global partners, ministries and departments of education and a variety of other private & public sector service providers. Additionally, he serves as an advisor and coach for the Chambers of Commerce, StartEd in New York, Sykes Business School, UT Lowth Entrepreneur Center & numerous startups. He maintains offices in the US and Sao Paulo and looks to expand to Dubai in 2025. He is unconventional, passionate and unrelenting in his commitments to follow through and focus on his mission. He is branded #Rise&Execute.

Don’t miss this exciting glimpse into a sustainable urban future!

Key Takeaways
0:00 - Introduction: Collaborative Solutions for Urban Challenges
0:50 - Welcome to the Smart Cities Council Podcast!
1:10 - Introducing Andrew Cary and His Journey to SNAAP Transportation
3:20 - What Does "Smart City" Mean to Andrew?
4:40 - Defining Personal Rapid Transit and SNAAP’s Mission
7:20 - How SNAAP Transportation Addresses Single-Occupant Vehicle Issues
10:00 - Connecting SNAAP to the Smart Cities Vision
11:20 - Job Creation and Micro-Manufacturing in SNAAP’s Ecosystem
16:40 - Estimating SNAAP’s Impact on Traffic Congestion
17:50 - Ideal Destinations for SNAAP: Airports, Campuses, and More
21:20 - What’s Needed to Establish the Ribbonway?
24:00 - Adapting SNAAP to Local Environments
27:40 - Andrew’s Journey to SNAAP Transportation
31:10 - The Biggest Challenges and Opportunities for SNAAP
35:40 - A Proud Moment: Team Innovation in Action
37:40 - Closing Thoughts and How to Connect with SNAAP

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