Oil Changes and Ollies: Zach Olson's Journey from Skateboarding to Revolutionizing Car Maintenance
In episode 009 of the Kiln.RoadTrip, created and produced by The Swell Pod, hosts Spencer McKeown and Josh Taylor interview Zach Olson, CEO of Treads, during their Kiln Road Trip. The discussion covers Zach's entrepreneurial background, the creation of Treads—an AI-powered car maintenance subscription service—and the company's expansion to 21 cities with plans for further growth. They touch on the challenges and technological innovations in the auto industry, as well as Zach's leadership style and the balance required in entrepreneurship.
About Zach Olson:
Zach Olson is the founder and CEO of Treads, a pioneering company revolutionizing the automotive industry with its innovative tire and maintenance subscription model. Before establishing Treads, Zach founded Bookly, an innovative software-enabled accounting service. Bookly's unique value proposition and success drew the attention of global giants, leading to its acquisition by KPMG in 2018.
About Treads:
Treads is an AI powered car maintenance subscription.
Treads Website: www.treads.app
Download the treads app:
iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/treads-app/id1494159985
Follow Zach Olson and Treads
Linkedin:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gettreads/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gettreads
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gettreads
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Timestamps:
The Kiln Road Trip (00:00:02) Introduction to the podcast episode and the Kiln Road Trip, including the sponsors and hosts.
Zach Olson's Background and Treads (00:01:06) Zach Olson discusses his background as a serial entrepreneur and the founding of Treads, an AI-powered car maintenance subscription.
Transition to Technology (00:02:10) Zach talks about his transition from skateboarding to technology and his infatuation with cloud-based technologies.
Treads Value Proposition (00:03:32) Zach explains the value proposition of Treads as an AI-powered car maintenance subscription and the services offered through the mobile app.
Challenges Faced by Treads (00:06:33) Zach discusses the economic and technological challenges faced by Treads in the car maintenance industry.
Treads Growth and Future Plans (00:07:54) Zach shares the growth of Treads and outlines the future roadmap for expanding the company to major cities.
Innovative Features of Treads (00:08:21) Zach highlights the innovative features of Treads, such as tread scanning and predictive maintenance leveraging AI.
Treads Subscription Model and User Benefits (00:09:47) Zach explains how Treads' subscription model simplifies car maintenance, saves money, and enhances the user experience.
Treads Headquarters and Remote Work (00:12:22) Zach discusses Treads' remote work culture and the role of Kiln as the company's home base for gatherings and meetings.
Passion and Leadership Style (00:17:23) Zach emphasizes the importance of passion, problem-solving, and maintaining a balanced perspective in building a company. He also discusses his leadership style and vision for Treads.
Conclusion and Call to Action (00:20:31) The hosts wrap up the interview with Zach Olson and encourage listeners to subscribe to the podcast and follow the journey on social media.
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