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Razor breezes into downtown San Antonio with new dockless scooters

Another day, another dockless scooter company.

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For those of a certain age, the Razor scooter represents the ultimate in 21st century cool. When it launched in 2000, the Razor was a thin, somewhat flimsy piece of metal that you stood on before propelling yourself forward in an abrupt, almost violent manner. Naturally, it was also the it toy of the early aughts.

Well, San Antonians, prepare for the next generation of the Razor. On October 18, the scooter brand announced the launch of its own electric dockless bike sharing program, Razor Share. The company joins the legions of Limes and Birds that have already infiltrated the city.

Like most dockless scooters, Razor Share bikes are accessible via app on iOS or Android. Once the app is installed, users can "scan and scoot" at top speeds of up to 15 mph. Before the first ride, users must upload a driver's license in order to sign up. Once registered, riders can use the bikes for $1 per ride and .15 cents per minute after that.

The bikes will be available daily from 7 am to 9 pm, and located in Southtown, downtown, and surrounding neighborhoods, according to a rep.

“We are thrilled to be partnering with the San Antonio community to provide a better ride with our Razor Share dockless e-scooter," said Danny Simon, COO of Razor USA, in a release. "San Antonio has been a wonderful collaborator and we look forward to continuing to build our relationship to best serve this vibrant city.”

San Antonio is Razor Share's second foray into Texas. In addition to Dallas, the bikes have popped up across the country in recent months in cities such as San Diego and Denver.

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CultureMap founder David Gow named CEO of Houston policy nonprofit

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David Gow will begin his new role in September.

A nonprofit organization dedicated to leading Houston into the future has named its next leader.

The Center for Houston’s Future named David Gow as president and CEO, succeeding Brett Perlman, who was announced in April to be remaining at the Center with a focus on the Center’s hydrogen initiative. Gow is the founder and chairman of Gow Media, CultureMap's parent company. His role is effective September 3.

“I am excited to step into this opportunity with the Center and work with the team, the board and many other stakeholders to help shape Houston’s future,” Gow said in a statement. “The Center presents an exciting opportunity to cast a vision for our region and identify initiatives that will make an impact.”

Gow — whose portfolio includes CultureMap, its sister sites, and ESPN Radio's Houston affiliate — is a board member of Goose Capital and chair of MSAI, an entity he formed through a SPAC acquisition. Before he founded Gow Media, he served as CFO and CEO of online watch retailer Ashford.com. Prior to Ashford, Gow was director of corporate strategy at Compaq Computers and a consultant at McKinsey & Co. He received his master’s in public policy from Harvard and his bachelor's in economics from Williams College.

“David’s portfolio of experiences and skills, record of innovation and success, and deep commitment to the Houston community make him the perfect fit to lead the Center as we chart and execute on our next set of initiatives focused on ensuring a bright future for all residents in the Houston region,” adds Center for Houston’s Future Board Chair Cindy Yeilding.

In his new role, Gow will lead the Center’s next effort, Vision 2050, which plans to identify the city's key issues, gaps, and opportunities.

“Today’s announcement also reflects the success of the Center’s clean hydrogen program,” Yeilding continues. “On behalf of the Center’s board, I’d also like to recognize Brett for launching and building such a successful and important effort as well as his overall leadership and record of achievement at the Center these past seven years.”

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This article first appeared on our sister site InnovationMap.

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