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798 The Christmas Trip that Built BlaBlaCar – Interview with Frédéric Mazzella, founder of BlaBlaCar

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David Cendon Garcia @ EU-Startups · 06/04/2026 06:21 EDT

The Christmas Trip that Built BlaBlaCar – Interview with Frédéric Mazzella, founder of BlaBlaCar

In this episode of the EU-Startups podcast, we chatted with Frédéric Mazzella, founder of BlaBlaCar, as he reflects on the origins of the world’s leading carpooling platform and shares insights on the future of shared mobility, sustainability, and entrepreneurship in Europe. From a personal Christmas trip that sparked a global movement to redefining how we ...

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