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Our audience gains unparalleled, unfiltered access to the C-Suite executives, founders, and policymakers who are building and regulating the future.
From the founders of unicorn startups to the CEOs of publicly traded companies, our guests join to articulate their vision, defend their strategies, and signal their next moves.
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Founder, The Road to Autonomy & Co-Founder & Co-CEO AUTNMY AI
Grayson Brulte is a visionary strategist and one of the foremost authorities on autonomy, automation, and the emerging Autonomy Economy™. Widely recognized for anticipating what's next, his work sits at the intersection of innovation, policy, and emerging technology, where he serves as a trusted advisor to executive teams throughout the autonomy landscape.
Grayson coined the term Autonomy Economy to describe the convergence of automation, autonomy, commerce, and economic growth. His insights have been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Financial Times, Los Angeles Times, Bloomberg, Reuters, Forbes, CNN, and The Hollywood Reporter.
Recent Episodes
New episodes every Tuesday. Watch on YouTube, X and Spotify and listen on your favorite podcast platform.
October 31, 2023
Rail Industry: On the Rails of Economic Growth
Matt Soule, CEO of Parallel Systems, discussed the company's progress in developing autonomous rail vehicles, including testing their Gen2 vehicle in the US and preparing for railworthiness testing at the Transportation Technology Center in Colorado. Parallel Systems aims to complement traditional rail operations by serving shorter freight routes under 500 miles that don't require massive daily volumes, potentially expanding the rail industry's market reach.
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October 24, 2023
Supervised Autonomy: Increasing Efficiency in a Labor Light Economy
Teleo has developed a supervised autonomy system that allows single operators to control multiple construction machines by switching between teleoperations and autonomous modes, addressing the construction industry's severe labor shortage. The technology enables construction companies to increase productivity and operational efficiency when they have more available work than operators to run their equipment.
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October 17, 2023
Robots Do Not Bleed, Autonomy for Defense
RRAI, a defense-first autonomous vehicle company, has deployed their hardened autonomous driving systems in military theaters worldwide and applies those battle-tested learnings to their growing civilian industrial business. The company focuses primarily on delivering autonomous capabilities for funded defense programs while expanding into commercial applications for harsh industrial environments.
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October 10, 2023
In-Cabin Sensing Technology
Paul McGlone, CEO of Seeing Machines, discussed the company's in-cabin sensing technology that monitors driver and passenger conditions through body gestures, head position, eyelid movement, and gaze tracking to detect distraction, fatigue, and phone usage. The technology primarily serves regulatory compliance requirements and targets autonomous vehicle levels 2-4, with potential future applications including health monitoring for medical emergencies.
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October 3, 2023
UAW Strike, Licensing Autonomy, and Stack AV’s Entry into Autonomous Trucking
Detroit Bureau Chief David Welch discusses how UAW President Shawn Fain is taking an aggressive negotiation approach against Ford, GM, and Stellantis to build credibility with union members, employing tactics influenced by Bernie Sanders campaign advisors. The episode also covers the launch of Stack AV's entry into the autonomous trucking sector.
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September 26, 2023
Think Differently. Think Like a Software Company.
Katelyn Foley, President of UP.Labs, discusses how traditional automotive OEMs need to adopt software company thinking to remain competitive in the shift toward EVs and autonomous vehicles. UP.Labs is partnering with Porsche to create six new companies by 2025 that focus on enhancing the owner experience through data-driven digital interfaces while maintaining the brand's luxury heritage.
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