GHSA's The Intersection

Episode #7: Inside the future of AVs with Waymo CMO Suzanne Philion

GHSA's The Intersection

Show Notes

In the latest episode of Jonathan Adkins’ podcast, The Intersection, Waymo Chief Marketing Officer Suzanne Philion offers a firsthand look at how autonomous vehicle technology is evolving — and what it will take to earn broader public trust. Recorded from inside Waymo’s new Ojai, a purpose-built autonomous robotaxi, the conversation explores the company’s approach to safety, customer experience, market expansion and the practical challenges of bringing driverless transportation to more...

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