Episode 51: Robin Tam and Hop In technologies

When was the worst time to be a start-up? When the pandemic first hit. This is where Robin Tam and the people at Hop In Technologies found themselves in the spring of 2020. So what did they do? Pivot in a smart city way. At the risk of bringing up a lot of bad memories, let’s think back to the worst days of the pandemic. Many people could work from home. But what if you were an essential worker and had to get to the job even though transit wasn’t running? Robin Tam is here to explain how this start-up identified and solved a problem.

About Robin:

As the Chief Revenue Officer of Hop In Technologies, Robin Tam identifies and executes creative growth strategies to generate business, increase engagement and broaden Hop In’s revenue streams. With a background in strategic partnerships and business development, his career spans over several industries including payment technology and financial services. Robin has worked in the scope of asset management, business advisory and public-private partnerships for over a decade. Robin’s experience and niche in building go-to-market frameworks led him into the consulting and investment of businesses. Robin is passionate about supporting company infrastructure to maximize value while providing stakeholders with measurable returns. Robin understands that the economy is data driven and with his leadership is working to build a platform within our ecosystem to address development of smart city growth which encompasses sustainability, innovation, and agile adoption.