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We do not chase headlines; we host the newsmakers. From the founders of unicorn startups to the CEOs of publicly traded companies, our guests join The Road to Autonomy to articulate their vision, defend their strategies, and signal their next moves.
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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.
September 19, 2023
Cruise: The Future is Here Now
Cruise COO Gil West discusses the company's progress toward GM's $1 billion revenue target by 2025, citing operations in 15 cities across 10 states as evidence they're on track. The company uses a standardized operational playbook for city expansion that emphasizes partnerships to leverage underutilized assets, such as installing chargers at Oracle Park for use during non-game periods.
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September 12, 2023
The Road to Profitable Autonomy
Alan Ohnsman from Forbes discusses California's AB 316 bill that could ban autonomous trucking operations in the state due to opposition from trucking unions, despite potential economic benefits. The conversation highlights Gatik as a focused middle-mile autonomous trucking startup that has achieved profitability by targeting a specific niche rather than pursuing multiple autonomous vehicle applications simultaneously.
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September 5, 2023
Volvo Autonomous Solutions Commercialization Strategy
Nils Jaeger, President of Volvo Autonomous Solutions, discusses the company's commercialization strategy targeting quarry and mining, ports and logistics, and hub-to-hub sectors for autonomous vehicle deployment. Operating as a standalone business unit with full P&L responsibility, Volvo Autonomous Solutions focuses on leveraging autonomous technology for productivity and efficiency gains while building a sustainable commercial business model.
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September 3, 2023
The Road to Autonomy Index Outperforms S&P 500, Deere to Join S&P 100, Apple Patents Reveal Self-Driving Car Plans
The Road to Autonomy Index returned 2.58% versus the S&P 500's 1.89% for the week of August 28, 2023, driven by strong performance from Micron, Deere, and Aptiv. The episode examines Deere's upcoming addition to the S&P 100 and strategic acquisitions in autonomous farming technology, as well as Apple's latest self-driving car patents and record $21.2 billion services revenue.
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August 30, 2023
BP Pulse: Fleet Charging as a Service
BP Pulse's President Vic Shao discussed the company's fleet charging strategy, emphasizing software-enabled monitoring systems that ensure high uptime and reliability for commercial partners like Hertz. The company is installing public-accessible charging stations at high-traffic locations including airports and city centers, with 25 locations planned across multiple states by early 2024, as part of BP's expansion beyond traditional oil and gas into electrification as an additional fuel type.
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August 27, 2023
NVIDIA Q2 Earnings: Competition Heats Up in GPU Market, What Does It Mean for Autonomous Vehicles?
NVIDIA reported record Q2 revenue of $13.51 billion, beating analyst estimates by $2.29 billion with data center business revenue rising 141% to $10.32 billion driven by AI demand. The company faces increasing competition as Amazon, Alphabet, and Apple develop in-house GPU chips, while providing third-quarter guidance of $16 billion in revenue.
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