Sven started his career at BMW in Munich, Germany. In 2003, he joined the BMW Technology Office USA in Palo Alto, CA. In 2008, Sven launched the Center for Automotive Research at Stanford University (CARS), where he developed an extensive network across many global industry affiliates. He joined McKinsey & Company in 2015 as an expert consultant for automotive and mobility topics. In 2017, Sven started his own independent consulting practice Silicon Valley Mobility, LLC. His mission is to improve sustainability, safety, efficiency, and convenience in how consumers use automobiles by comprehensively covering all ACES topics. Sven continues to teach at the Stanford Business School. He also serves on the advisory board of several startups, as an advisor for the German American Chamber of Commerce in San Francisco, and as a co-editor for the Springer Lecture Notes in Mobility.
"Sven not only knows the mobility field really well, he also
understands the interdependencies between the different
technological developments within the field as well as in relation
to other contexts, both in history and when anticipating the
future. From every mobility oriented conversation I've had with
Sven I have walked away with new insights and increased curiosity
about the future of mobility. All those are great ingredients for
this unique book."Jenny ElfsbergDirector of Innovation Management
Division, Vinnova-Sweden's Innovation Agency
"Dr. Beiker has a great way of connecting Silicon Valley with the
global mobility industry. He is certainly one of the most
passionate experts that I've encountered during the last decade of
digital transformation of our industry. This book should be highly
insightful to those who want a better understanding of what is the
meaning of innovation in our industry."Dr. Youngcho ChiPresident
and Chief Innovation Officer, Hyundai Motor Group
"It is rare to find a book that balances approachability with
robust information and an opportunity for learning, but The
Mobility Diaries does just that-putting a human touch on technical
design and engineering discussions. Based on the real-life
experiences of expert Sven Beiker, the book weaves a compelling
personal narrative with rich details about everything from braking
and steering systems to the evolution of electric vehicles and the
future of automation. Whether you are a young person interested in
a career in the autonomous industry or a veteran looking for a
history of vehicle development, this book belongs on your
shelf."William (Billy) Riggs, Ph.D.Professor of Management and
Engineering, University of San Francisco
"This book combines the story of the author's decades-long love
affair with the automobile and a thorough technical and commercial
analysis of the evolution of the global automotive industry to the
mobility industry of the future. A pleasure to read!"Robert A.
Burgelman, Ph.D.Professor of Management, Stanford Business
School
"This book covers future mobility topics in a unique way as Sven
points out connections between four decades of automobile
innovation and the many different facets of the industry evolution.
The reader gains great insights into key players and learns through
many examples about market success and failure."Dr. Timo
MöllerExecutive Consultant
"Dr. Beiker's new book is a significant addition to the automotive
literature. In particular, the book contains a unique blend of the
major inventions that have significantly improved the safety,
comfort, drivability, and energy efficiency of vehicles, as well as
the disruptive innovations that are permanently changing the
automotive world. I appreciate Dr. Beiker's perspective on what
Silicon Valley contributes to mobility research and innovation. I
trust his book will appeal to practitioners in many disciplines as
well as the generally interested reader."Prof. Dr. Ferit
KüçükayDirector, Center for Automotive Engineering,
Innovationsgesellschaft Technical University Braunschweig bmH,
Germany
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