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Impacting learning outcomes
Zum co-founders Ritu Narayan, Vivek Garg and Abhishek Garg opened the summit exploring the challenge of disconnectedness in legacy transportation solutions and presenting the Zum Connected Mobility Experience (Zum CMX™) system.
District leaders joined the conversation on-stage, offering their first-hand insights into the impact of Zum CMX on learning outcomes.
Introducing “The Most Important Commute”
“The Most Important Commute”, authored by Zum co-founders Ritu Naryan, Vivek Garg and Abhishek Garg was launched at the Summit.
The book presents a thoughtful examination of student transportation in American society, tracing the evolution of Zum’s Connected Mobility Experience alongside perspectives drawn from school districts nationwide.
Fireside chat with David Crane
Ritu Narayan and David Crane, CEO of Generate Capital, explored how infrastructure, AI, electrification, and long-term investment can accelerate the transformation of student mobility nationwide.
Fireside chat with Brad Lander
Ritu Narayan spoke with former NYC Comptroller Brad Lander about his landmark transportation audit, the role of public policy, and how technology can transform one of the nation's largest public mobility systems.
Thought leadership
District mobility leaders joined Sarah Skinner, SVP of Strategic Partnerships at Zum, to share their perspectives on how Zum CMX delivered measurable results — from safer rides to notable drops in transportation-related absences.
Vivek Garg, Zum Co-Founder and COO moderated a discussion with EV industry leaders on how electrification, financing, and infrastructure investment are reshaping student mobility and charting the path for a cleaner future.
Celebrating Zum CMX champions
The Summit closed with a showcase of district leaders who have transformed student mobility across the country by implementing Zum CMX.
In partnership with Nasdaq, these district leaders were featured on the exterior of the MarketSite Tower at 42nd St in the heart of New York City.
Bold ideas. Real connections.
Hosted at the iconic Nasdaq MarketSite in Times Square, the Summit brought together district leaders, thought leaders, and innovators for a day of meaningful networking and high-impact conversations — set against the energy of one of the world's most recognized business and media hubs.
Keynote and book launch
Zum Co-Founders open the summit exploring the fragmented state of legacy transportation solutions and introduce Zum Connected Mobility Experience (Zum CMX™) as a path to reducing the daily anxiety and frustration surrounding student mobility.
District leaders from Kansas City Public Schools and Oakland Unified School District share their firsthand experiences implementing Zum CMX.
Founder & CEO
Zum
Co-Founder & COO
Zum
Co-Founder & CTO
Zum
Executive Director of Transportation
Oakland Unified School District
Superintendent
Kansas City Public Schools
Fireside chat with David Crane
Ritu Narayan and David Crane, CEO of Generate Capital, explore how infrastructure, AI, electrification, and long-term investment can accelerate the transformation of student mobility nationwide.
Founder & CEO
Zum
CEO
Generate
Fireside chat with Brad Lander
Ritu Narayan welcomed former NYC Comptroller Brad Lander and discussed his landmark transportation audit, the role of public policy, and how technology can transform one of the nation's largest public mobility systems.
Founder & CEO
Zum
Former NYC Comptroller and Democratic Nominee for Congress in NY’s 10th District
Customer Panel
Sarah Skinner moderated a panel of district leaders sharing firsthand how Zum CMX delivered measurable results — from safer rides to notable drops in transportation-related absences.
SVP of Strategic Partnerships
Zum
Executive Director of Transportation
Oakland Unified School District
Executive Director of Transportation
Boston Public Schools
Superintendent
Kansas City Public Schools
EV Electrification Panel
Vivek Garg moderated a discussion with industry leaders on how electrification, financing, and infrastructure investment are reshaping student mobility and charting the path for a cleaner future.
Co-Founder and COO
Zum
President and CEO
CT Greenbank
Senior Managing Director and
Co-Chief Investment Officer
HASI
Chief Operating Officer
Branford Public Schools
Executive Director
WRI Electric School Bus Initiative
