Creating Real-Time Data Transportation — Andy Chatham // DIMO

Andy Chatham, Co-Founder and CEO at DIMO, delves into revolutionizing transport with data. Imagine a world seamlessly interconnected, where cars, parking garages, and charging stations communicate effortlessly through a common platform. Connected vehicle technology and real-time data lay the foundation for this landscape, enabling unprecedented levels of coordination and efficiency. Today, Andy discusses unlocking the power of real-time car data.
About the speaker

Andy Chatham

DIMO

- DIMO

Andy is Co-Founder and CEO at DIMO

Show Notes

  • 01:52
    Applications of car data
    Car data was initially used for creating better insurance policies and helping people get a better rate on their car loans. Within DIMO's network, users have found unexpected applications, from building games to detecting catalytic converter theft based on their vehicle data.
  • 03:48
    The future of DIMO's decentralized IoT platform
    DIMO envisions a future where its platform extends beyond cars to connect various devices, allowing them to communicate and coordinate effectively. The goal is to create smarter infrastructure, from parking garages to charging stations, enabling seamless interactions.
  • 05:54
    Addressing data sharing concerns
    To alleviate skepticism, DIMO emphasizes user control and data ownership. Theres transparency in terms of the data collected by the systems and users can dictate where they dont want data to be collected, increasing trust and addressing concerns about data sharing.
  • 08:15
    Selling the connected vehicle and data collection experience
    Tailoring the message to tangible use cases and real-world benefits is crucial. To build awareness, DIMO focuses on the practical benefits of its technology, such as simplifying mileage tracking, ?monitoring teen drivers, and improving car-sharing programs.
  • 12:07
    DIMOs diverse user base and insights for informed mobility decisions
    DIMO's user base spans early adopters with newer cars to those utilizing hardware devices for older vehicles across over 50 countries. This wealth of data helps DIMO to identify trends across vehicle types, geography, etc, and provide personalized recommendations to users.
  • 14:56
    AI tools and concerns about data privacy
    Using personal data vehicle data, AI tools will be able to act as advisers, providing updates about things like refueling based on driving patterns. However, people have concerns regarding data ownership in the context of open-source AI.
  • 16: 42
    The potential of connected vehicle technology
    Better-connected vehicle systems are crucial to unlocking the potential of peer-to-peer car sharing and mobility options in local communities. DIMO is interested in supporting and facilitating these developments through its application layer.
  • 18:50
    DIMO Mobile and future services
    DIMO offers one of the best-connected vehicle applications, DIMO Mobile, accessible at drivedimo.com. Launched a year ago, the platforms upcoming features will focus on services driven by data from user-connected vehicles, seamlessly integrating real-time car data.
  • 20:16
    The potential of real time data and AI in the transportation space
    The current landscape offers a unique opportunity for connected vehicle data and open IoT systems due to increased access and standardization. Coupled with advancements in AI, this is an exciting time to build innovative solutions leveraging previously unavailable data in the transportation space.

Quotes

  • "Better connected vehicle systems will be a big part of making peer-to-peer car sharing happen." - Andy Chatham

  • "We launched DIMO mobile a year ago and went from 3000 cars to 35,000 cars in about 12 months. So, it's still rapidly growing and developing." - Andy Chatham

  • "We've made one of the best-connected vehicle applications that you can use for your car called DIMO Mobile." - Andy Chatham

  • "It's a fascinating time to be looking at connected vehicle data and open IoT systems in general because there's increasing access and standardization." - Andy Chatham

  • "Cars are by far the biggest data producer and the biggest, most expensive IoT asset that's out there." - Andy Chatham

About the speaker

Andy Chatham

DIMO

- DIMO

Andy is Co-Founder and CEO at DIMO

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