We are building the infrastructure for the passenger economy.

Vugo is an award winning mobility media company founded in 2015, with the idea of building passenger experiences that enhance trips and earn more money. As mobility models continue to evolve, we believe that we can eventually make transportation free (or at least heavily subsidized) from alternative models including mobility media. Industry experts believe the passenger economy is worth $200 billion. That's a lot of money that can help subsidize mobility models and reduce costs for consumers. It starts with building amazing passenger experiences - which is what we are here to do.

Advertisers

We help advertisers, brands, and agencies interact with passengers in rideshare and transit vehicles. We’ve worked with small businesses all the way to the Fortune 500s – helping them engage in meaningful conversation with passengers.

Fleets

We work with rideshares, mobility operators, and fleets all around North America and Europe. Our platform can help you make more money, but also engage with your customers while in transit.

Solutions

Learn more about all of our solutions and technology that is powering the future of the passenger economy. We hope you learn more and reach out to partner.

We’ve come a long ways

And we have a long ways to go, but Vugo has more experience building passenger experiences than just about anyone in the world. It’s our mission to build the infrastructure to facilitate the passenger economy and help make transportation less expensive.

1

2014

James Bellefeuille and Rob Flessner, the co-founders of Vugo, conceptualize the idea for the company in late fall while in Minnesota and coin the term "Rideshare Advertising"
2

2015

Vugo was founded, TripIntent smart targeting engine built, and beta driver program launched. Vugo is immediately covered in major publications including Forbes and Adweek. Vugo’s CEO and Co-Founder Rob Flessner wins Minnesota Business Magazine’s Young Entrepreneur Award.

  • Semi-Finalist High Tech Division, MN Cup
  • MN Business Magazine Young Entrepreneur Award
  • Technori 50th Anniversary Pitch Event Technori
  • MobDemo Finalist MobCon
  • Beta.MN 2.5 Showcase
  • 1 Million Cups (St. Paul)
3

2016

Vugo goes live with our first rideshare drivers, and wins the MN Cup High-Tech Division along the way.

  • Winner High-Tech Division, MN Cup
  • MN Business Magazine Young Entrepreneur Award
  • Eureka! Award Winner for Innovation in Media & Advertising
  • Startups in The Sky Transportation Panel Event (Los Angeles)
4

2017

Vugo continues to onboard more drivers, and is invited by Techstars to participate at the NAIAS Automobile-D Showcase in Detroit. The North American International Auto Show in Detroit is one of the largest auto shows in the world.

  • MIMA Summit Panelist
  • NAIAS Automobili-D Showcase, Techstars Mobility
5

2018

Vugo is recognized by Minne Inno with a 50 on Fire Award, for our innovations in advertising.

  • Minne Inno 50 on Fire Award
  • Coco Pitch Night
  • NAIAS Automobili-D Showcase, Techstars Mobility
6

2019

Vugo announces it will relocate its headquarters to Florida, and TIME Magazine states that “Ad Dollars for Uber Drivers” as a top invention of 2019 – half a decade after Vugo invented it.

  • 1 Million Cups (Eden Prairie)
7

2020

Vugo expands the platform to include Digital Rooftop Displays, Vehicle Wraps, and Bus Advertising, among other features.

  • MOVE America Showcase (Austin, TX)
8

2021

Vugo continues to expand nationwide with rideshare partners. Vugo also for the first time allows rideshare drivers to participate in owning part of the company through WeFunder.

  • MOVE America Showcase (Austin, TX)
9

2022

Vugo launches first European fleets, marking entry into Europe.

  • MOVE America Showcase (Austin, TX)
  • Product Innovation Award for Operations Excellence
10

2023

Vugo has some major announcements for this year – stay tuned for what we have in store!

Our executive team building the future

Rob Flessner

CEO / Co-Founder

Alex Raykhfeld

Director - Operations

Leo Yanchuk

Chief Technology Officer

James Bellefeuille

Co-Founder

Arijit Das

Director - Business Development

Michael Dillon

Manager - Business Development

La'Dashea Burton

Sales Support

Harry Campbell

Strategic Advisor

Ryan Whittemore

Strategic Advisor

Join Our Team

We are always looking out for top talent. If you are interested in joining our team and help us build the future of passenger experience, we'd love to talk to you!

Sales Representative - North America
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Operations Manager - North America
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Sales Representative - Europe
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Project Manager - Europe
Paris

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