In this episode, host Karen Piurkowski welcomes Chris Jo, Head of Ecosystem Business & Global Partnerships for the HARMAN Ignite Store at HARMAN International. During the discussion, Chris provides insights on in-vehicle app stores and the opportunities that exist for Android app developers, automakers, and consumers too.   Key Takeaways: [1:42]: Chris provides background on his career [3:30]: Why consumers in major markets have expressed interest in navigation apps and functions that would enable a faster trip [4:25]: Why consumers in the United States are less interested in parking ..read more

In this episode, host Karen Piurkowski welcomes Paul Hohos, Vice President of Automotive Sales and Managing Director for Americas at TomTom. During the discussion, Paul describes how personalization is being added to vehicle navigation to improve user experience, and much more.   Key Takeaways: [1:42]: Paul explains what Experiences Per Mile means to him [2:30]: Why TomTom became involved in the EPM movement [2:58]: Why TomTom is focused on creating positive in-vehicle experiences for customers [3:34]: Consumer perception of embedded in-vehicle navigation [6:27]: How navigation has change ..read more

In this episode, guest host Jeffrey Hannah, Chief Commercial Officer at SBD Automotive, welcomes Manish Mehrotra, Executive Director of Digital Business Planning & Connected Operations for Hyundai Motor North America (HMNA). Their discussion centers on the in-vehicle experience for electric vehicles (EVs) and how connectivity is driving change.    Key Takeaways: [1:48]: Manish describes his role at HMNA [2:35]: Manish tells Jeff about key initiatives he is working on [4:44]: Manish explains what Experiences Per Mile means to him [7:15]: How the in-vehicle experience differs for E ..read more

In this episode, host Karen Piurkowski welcomes May Russell, Emerging Technologies Executive at Ford Motor Company. May also serves as CIO of Ford Commercial Solutions for fleet telematics and data services and is the Global Head of Vehicle Health and Security Services. Here, May explains how Ford is using connectivity to improve the in-vehicle experience for commercial customers.   Key Takeaways: [1:45]: May explains what Experiences Per Mile means to her [3:39]: Why Ford decided to join the EPM Advisory Council [4:29]: Ford’s investment in improving the in-vehicle experience for its cus ..read more

In this episode, host Karen Piurkowski welcomes Marcin Biedron, OTA Product Manager at HARMAN. With more than 15 years of experience in software engineering and management, Marcin is part of the product management team behind the industry-leading HARMAN OTA solution, a convenient and secure way to update vehicle software. Marcin explains the new WP.29 regulation stemming from the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) and how the regulation is changing the way automakers work.   Key Takeaways: [1:25] Marcin explains what WP.29 is [3:06] Why the WP.29 regulation was created ..read more

In this episode, host Karen Piurkowski welcomes Tim VanGoethem, Vice President of Automotive Product Management at HARMAN. Tim oversees HARMAN’s team of product management experts to determine HARMAN’s Automotive strategy and portfolio. He also anticipates market needs to define compelling, differentiated product lines, and develops innovative business models as well as the go-to-market approaches across all HARMAN Automotive Strategic Business Units. Tim gives a behind-the-scenes look at the HARMAN ExP Creator Studio and explains how it is turning the car into a third living space.   Key ..read more

In this episode, host Karen Piurkowski welcomes Jason Riggs, Vice President of Intelligent Audio at HARMAN. With more than 20 years of experience in tech, Jason has a proven track record of bringing cutting edge audio technology from ideation to volume production. Most recently, he led the program scoping for the new HARMAN ExP Gaming Intense Max. Jason gives a behind-the-scenes look at Gaming Intense Max solution and explains how it is turning the car into a third living space.    Key Takeaways: [1:56] Jason gives an overview of the new HARMAN ExP Gaming Intense Max [2:53] The inspi ..read more

In this episode, host Karen Piurkowski welcomes Chris Trestain, Engineering Manager at HARMAN. Chris is on the EPIC Experience Team, which is focused on transforming the in-car user experience by leveraging technologies across the HARMAN Automotive group. Chris gives an up-close look at the new HARMAN ExP Drive-Live Concert solution and explains how it is turning the car into a third living space.   Key Takeaways: [1:26] Chris gives an overview of the new HARMAN ExP Drive-Live Concert solution [2:05] The inspiration behind Drive-Live Concert [3:01] Key features of Drive-Live Concert [3:58 ..read more

In this episode, host Karen Piurkowski welcomes Riley Winton, User Experience Concept Manager at HARMAN. Riley is on the EPIC Experience Team, which is focused on transforming the in-car user experience by leveraging technologies across the HARMAN Automotive group. Riley discusses the growing demand for electric vehicles and why a compromise-free electric vehicle (EV) experience is important. He also discusses why winning two recent industry awards—2021 IOT Breakthrough Award for “Connected Car Innovation of the Year,” and the Popular Science “Best of What's New” Award—are significant.   ..read more

In this episode, host Karen Piurkowski welcomes Munish Kumar, Director of Connected Aftermarket Products at HARMAN. Munish has more than 20 years of experience creating and managing complex global products to connect people and things. Munish shares the benefits of dashcam technology, including improved safety and social connection for consumers.   Key Takeaways: [:54] Munish talks about the purpose of a typical dashcam [1:47] Munish shares the features of an ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance System) dashcam [2:21] The benefits of an ADAS dashcam [2:53] Market issues that an ADAS dashcam a ..read more