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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.

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Recent Episodes
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August 22, 2023
Everything that Moves will be Autonomous
Applied Intuition acquired SceneBox in March 2023 and Embark Trucks for $71 million in August 2023, integrating these technologies into their Applied Development Platform to help autonomous vehicle and truck companies scale safely. The company is focusing on providing simulation and development tools rather than pursuing Level 4 autonomous trucking operations directly.
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August 20, 2023
Autonomous Vehicles: The Next Big Thing for San Francisco Tourism?
This podcast episode covers Deere & Company's strong Q3 2023 earnings performance, which showed 12% revenue growth to $15.81 billion and increased customer demand for autonomous agricultural equipment. The discussion also examines the potential economic impact of autonomous vehicles on San Francisco's tourism industry and previews the upcoming Arm IPO.
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August 15, 2023
Ford Bets on Partial Autonomy, GM Bets on Full Autonomy as Cruise Powers Ahead
Ford is pursuing a partial autonomy strategy targeting $2,000-$5,000 in annual services revenue per vehicle, while GM is focusing on full autonomy through its Cruise division. Investor sentiment from the 2023 J.P. Morgan Autos Conference indicates that autonomy is now viewed as an investable market opportunity despite companies taking differentiated technological approaches.
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August 15, 2023
Loadsmith Freight Network to Create Economic Stimulus for Local Communities
Loadsmith is developing a freight network that combines autonomous trucks for mid-range routes (350-900 miles) with professional drivers handling first and last mile operations, using digital "Precision Trucking" software to optimize performance. The company plans to reinvest cost savings from autonomous operations into higher pay for local drivers, creating economic stimulus in communities through increased spending power.
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August 8, 2023
Waymo Via Shutdown: The End of the Universal Driver?
Waymo announced the shutdown of its autonomous trucking division, Waymo Via, as part of a broader consolidation occurring in the autonomous vehicle industry. According to industry expert Chuck Price, this consolidation represents a healthy market transition from research-focused development to engineering and commercialization phases.
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August 6, 2023
Caterpillar Q2 Earnings Beat Expectations, Autonomous Truck Business Thriving
Caterpillar reported Q2 2023 earnings that exceeded expectations with revenues increasing 22% to $17.3 billion and earnings per share of $5.67 versus the expected $4.50. The company's construction division drove growth with 19% sales increase to $7.2 billion while continuing to invest in their autonomous truck business operations.
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