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Cochlear Crashes, Firmus IPO Drama, Self Driving vs Flying, Batteries Step Up, Uber x Expedia, Ghost Buses and the Experience Economy

Podcast: The Contrarians with Adam and Adir
Published: May 4, 2026
Duration seconds: 5980
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The guys discuss Cochlear's horrific profit downgrade, Firmus IPO hopes up in smoke (for now), self driving to challenge air travel, battery technology goes large and Uber and Expedia get close. 00:00 - Blackbird's Sunrise Start Up Event 13:40 - Firmus 32:50 - Uber x Expedia 42:55 - Public Transport 44:55 - CATL 53:36 - Self Driving vs. Flying 1:02:46 - Experience Economy 1:12:57 - Cochlea Deep Dive Thanks for listening! Join us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-contrarians-with-adam-and-adir-podcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.