In this episode, Harry interviews Garrett Wood, the founder and CEO of GetScale. Garrett discusses how GetScale uses one-on-one conversations combined with proprietary data and technology to recruit and motivate individuals for gig economy roles. He shares his extensive experience from his time at Uber, where he helped build and scale the first driver recruiting team. The conversation delves into the challenges and strategies of driver acquisition, onboarding, and conversion, including the importance of motivation and real conversations. Garrett also covers the operational details of GetScale's services and how they enhance recruitment processes for large gig economy businesses.

• Garrett’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/garrettscottwood/
• https://www.linkedin.com/company/get-scale/
• https://www.getscale.com/
• 00:32 Introduction to Garrett Wood and GetScale
• 02:51 Garrett's Journey at Uber
• 05:06 Challenges and Strategies in Driver Recruitment
• 07:43 The Role of Motivation in Driver Conversion
• 12:50 GetScale's Approach to Recruitment
• 19:42 Tactical Insights for Gig Economy Companies
• 34:05 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

In this episode, Harry interviews Martin Hamadani, Vice President of Partnerships at Blue Dot. Martin discusses his role in leading the commercial and growth efforts for Blue Dot's B2B fleet business, highlighting his extensive experience in scaling startups and business development. They delve into Blue Dot’s solutions for public and home charging for EV fleets, focusing on the integration of various public chargers into a single platform for ease of use. Martin also explains Blue Dot’s value propositions for corporate fleets, gig drivers, and rental companies, emphasizing the importance of a unified EV charging experience. Topics include the benefits and challenges of EV adoption, the impact of Tesla's supercharging network, and strategies for fleet management. Martin concludes by sharing insights on the company's engagement at trade shows and future plans.

• 00:32 Introduction to Martin Hamadani and Blue Dot
• 01:14 The Evolution of Blue Dot's EV Solutions
• 03:53 Addressing Public Charging Challenges
• 06:34 Home Charging Solutions for Fleets
• 9:22 EV Charging for Rideshare Drivers
• 17:06 Tesla vs. Non-Tesla EVs in Fleets
• 22:33 Charging Flexibility and Costs
• 24:21 Fleet Owners and Corporate Partnerships
• 26:47 Exploring Car Sharing and Rentals
• 36:18 Challenges and Best Practices for Fleet EV Adoption
• 40:50 Conclusion and Contact Information

Martin’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/martinhamedani/