Eric Bell is the CEO of Blue Duck, a mobility platform designed to get consumers from anywhere along their last mile, safely, responsibly, and with ease. With a growing fleet of scooters around the country, and having raised over 23 million dollars in just shy of a year, Blue Duck is carving out an incredibly intelligent niche in a seemingly saturated market. As a fast follower, Eric and his team have spotted a mass of opportunities where market leaders like Bird and Lime have fallen short. On this episode of Innovation Crush, the 40 under 40 list-maker dishes on the design science behind his business, the roles he’s played in amplifying his hometown’s innovation ecosystem, how his philosophy degree plays a role in his leadership, and the direction he thinks future of mobility industry is headed in. Recorded in partnership with prettybird.co.