Tappy Guide
Venture Overview
Tappy Guide is a mobility technology company developing AI-powered Vehicle-to-Everything solutions that improve safety, accessibility, and mobility for Vulnerable Road Users, including pedestrians, cyclists, wheelchair users, seniors, and individuals with disabilities.
The company’s technology uses artificial intelligence, smartphone sensor fusion, connected vehicle communications, and smart infrastructure to predict pedestrian intent and deliver proactive safety alerts that help prevent collisions before they occur. Tappy Guide has participated in smart city and mobility pilot programs and is working with public and private sector partners to build safer, more connected, and more inclusive transportation systems across communities.
Website: www.tappyguide.com
Venture Issue Area: Mobility
Venture Headquarters: Detroit, Michigan
Venture Founder
John Petrous is the Founder and CEO of Tappy Guide. An automotive engineer by background, John brings experience in mobility technology, connected vehicle systems, and accessibility-focused innovation.
His connection to the work is personal. John’s family includes multiple individuals who were born blind, giving him firsthand insight into the real-world transportation and accessibility challenges faced by people with disabilities and other vulnerable road users.
Through Tappy Guide, John is working to make mobility systems safer, more inclusive, and easier to navigate for people who are often underserved by traditional transportation infrastructure.
LinkedIn: John Petrous
