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RSG082: How FarePilot is Listening to its Drivers

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I’m a big fan of companies that put drivers first, listen to drivers and make improvements based on driver feedback. In this episode, I’m talking with Jason Rees of FarePilot about FarePilot (a free app), what it does for drivers, and how it helps drivers earn more. Also, stay tuned until the end of this podcast, where I ask Jason what he’s learned from talking to thousands of drivers.

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New Lyft Driver - Earn 1500:week

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Protect Your Car With an Uber Extended Warranty

Plans start as low as $36/month. Bumper-to-bumper coverage, roadside assistance, 0% APR financing for all drivers. Click here to learn more.

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RSG081: Meet Uber’s Fixer, Bradley Tusk

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Start ups are known for causing disruption and getting in hot water with regulators, but rarely is there a road map for navigating politics and working with regulators. In this episode, I’m talking with someone who did all of that and more for Uber and who currently runs a venture fund helping start ups navigate politics, regulatory issues and more. 

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RSG080: Don Stalter on the On Demand Economy vs The Sharing Economy

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As the sharing and on-demand sectors continue to grow, we’re starting to see them intersect and complement each other. What does this mean for sharing companies, like Uber and Lyft? In this episode, I chat with Don Stalter of Global Founders Capital about the growth of the on-demand economy and what the future of companies in this sector could look like.

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As the sharing and on-demand sectors continue to grow, we're starting to see them intersect and complement each other. What does this mean for sharing companies, like Uber and Lyft? In this episode, I chat with Don Stalter of Global Founders Capital about the growth of the on-demand economy and what the future of companies in this sector could look like.

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RSG079: An Interview With a Rideshare Unicorn (4.99 Star Rating After 5,000+ Trips)

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Have you wondered how some drivers can maintain a 4.9 or even 5-star rating after thousands of trips? How do they make it look so easy? In this episode, we’re talking with one of those unicorn drivers, a driver with a 4.99 star rating, who’s given over 5,000 rides. We’ll discuss how he maintained such a high rating, and his secrets for getting five-stars every time.

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Have you wondered how some drivers can maintain a 4.9 or even 5-star rating after thousands of trips? How do they make it look so easy? In this episode, we're talking with one of those unicorn drivers, a driver with a 4.99 star rating, who's given over 5,000 rides. We'll discuss how he maintained such a high rating, and his secrets for getting five-stars every time.

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RSG078: A Day in the Life of a VC with Damir Becirovic

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If you’ve ever wondered how small companies get big funding, this podcast episode is for you. I talk with Damir Becirovic, a venture capitalist with Index Ventures, about investing in companies like Bird and so much more. If you have a company or idea in mind, you definitely want to check out this episode to see how VCs like Damir evaluate companies and, ultimately, how they decide to invest in them.

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If you've ever wondered how small companies get big funding, this podcast episode is for you. I talk with Damir Becirovic, a venture capitalist with Index Ventures, about investing in companies like Bird and so much more. If you have a company or idea in mind, you definitely want to check out this episode to see how VCs like Damir evaluate companies and, ultimately, how they decide to invest in them.

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