Justin Starbird

The Solar Cycle Podcast

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Welcome to The Solar Cycle, powered by Organic Transit, creators of the ELF, the ultra-efficient solar-electric vehicle redefining clean mobility. Each episode, hosted by Founder Rob Cotter, and Storyteller and Entrepreneur, Justin Starbird, explores the people, ideas, and innovations shaping the future of transportation, sustainability, and human-centered design. Thanks for joining us as we spotlight what’s possible when technology, purpose, and the power of the sun come together. Let’s begin today’s ride!

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Justin Starbird

Episodes

Investing in a Livable Future: Values, Vision, and the Organic Transit Comeback 19.01.2026 24:35

Join host Justin Starbird as he welcomes back Organic Transit Co-founder and CEO, Rob Cotter, and features special guest Felipe Witchger , Executive Director for the Francesco Collaborative . This episode dives into the powerful connection between mission-driven business and values-based investment. Felipe, an early ELF owner and Organic Transit investor, discusses: His initial appreciation for th...

Crowdfunding and the Future of Mobility 18.12.2025 23:34

Join Solar Cycle Podcast host Justin Starbird and Organic Transit CEO Rob Cotter as they dive deep into the company’s innovative relaunch strategy, focusing on community-based crowdfunding and the ambitious plan to finally match production with massive global interest. In this episode, you’ll hear: Why Organic Transit chose Wefunder crowdfunding over traditional venture capital to build a passiona...

Unveiling the ELF 3.0 from Organic Transit 18.12.2025 30:19

How do you build the world's most efficient solar-powered vehicle? Join Solar Cycle Podcast host Justin Starbird and Organic Transit CEO and Co-Founder Rob Cotter as they dive deep into the design, manufacturing, and groundbreaking features of the three-wheeled, solar-pedal electric vehicle known as the ELF. In this episode, you’ll discover: The initial inspiration: designing a vehicle to appe...

The Comeback Story Behind the World's Most Efficient Vehicle 18.12.2025 34:53

The world's most efficient solar-powered vehicle is making a massive comeback! Join Solar Cycle Podcast host Justin Starbird as he sits down with Organic Transit CEO and Co-Founder Rob Cotter to uncover the incredible true story behind the three-wheeled, solar-pedal electric vehicle known as the ELF. In this episode, you’ll discover: The genius of the ELF: a two-passenger, 160-pound vehicle th...

Introducing the Solar Cycle Podcast 17.12.2025 0:57

Welcome to The Solar Cycle Podcast, powered by Organic Transit , the pioneer behind the ELF, the world’s most advanced solar-electric pedal vehicle. Join your host, Rob Cotter , Founder of Organic Transit and Entrepreneur, and Storyteller, Justin Starbird , as they explore how clean mobility, human-powered transport, and resilient urban design are reshaping our future. From breakthrough technologi...