Hi, I'm John Petrous - Founder / CEO Tappy Technology
I am passionate about building mobility technology that empowers everyone to navigate the world with dignity. I thrive at the intersection of electrical engineering, smart city design, and human-centric advocacy.
At a glance
Curated signals on strengths, focus areas, and how they can help.
Developed deep technical expertise in automotive electrical systems and testing at major manufacturers like GM and FIAT.
Currently building proprietary navigation solutions to solve the first-mile/last-mile mobility challenge for people with disabilities.
Provides actionable guidance on designing inclusive transit systems that satisfy both regulatory requirements and user needs.
🚀 Career trajectory
Automotive Engineering Foundation
14 years of automotive engineering telematics experience.
✦ Electrical Engineering
✦ Systems Testing
Founding Visionary
Transitioned from high-level corporate engineering to leading a mission-driven startup focused on accessible mobility and smart city technology.
✦ Founder
✦ Urban Mobility
💪🏻 Superpowers
Inclusive Mobility Architect
Engineering accessible ecosystems for smart cities
✦ Design navigation solutions specifically for the first-mile/last-mile disability challenge.
✦ Integrate accessibility data into urban mobility infrastructure projects.
✦ Align autonomous vehicle technology with the needs of vulnerable transit populations.
Systems-Driven Founder
Bridging legacy engineering and modern startup agility
✦ Apply automotive-grade testing rigor to rapid product iteration cycles.
✦ Scale mission-driven technology from prototype to smart city implementation.
✦ Bridge the communication gap between municipal stakeholders and technical dev teams.
Community-First Innovator
Advocating for user-centered design in tech
✦ Translate complex physical access barriers into intuitive digital interface requirements.
✦ Facilitate meaningful dialogue between urban planners and disability advocacy groups.
✦ Champion human-centric metrics as the primary KPI for mobility startups.
I'm excited about
✦ Exploring strategic partnerships with municipalities to scale smart city transit solutions.
✦ Connecting with mission-aligned investors focused on the intersection of disability tech and autonomy.
✦ Learning from fellow founders navigating the unique challenges of the mobility-tech industry.
I can help with
✦ Sharing technical insights on the integration of accessibility features into autonomous transit systems.
✦ Mentoring early-stage founders on moving from electrical engineering roots to startup leadership.
✦ Providing advice on bridging the gap between urban planning policy and technical implementation.
✦ Provide a solution for Vehicle to Everything (V2X) to help protect Vulnerable Road Users (VRU) using AI
I would love your help on
✦ Guidance on scaling user acquisition strategies for high-impact social mobility applications.
✦ Introductions to key municipal transit decision-makers interested in universal design.