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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
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March 14, 2023
Building an Autonomous Trucking Business
Don Burnette, CEO of Kodiak Robotics, discusses the company's decision to reject multiple SPAC offers and remain private, citing insufficient metrics needed for public company status. The conversation covers challenges in the autonomous trucking industry over the past 18 months and the broader market correction affecting companies without strong financial fundamentals.
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March 7, 2023
Decarbonizing Mining
Christian Spano from the International Council of Mining and Metals discussed strategies for decarbonizing mining operations, particularly addressing the 28,000 large haul trucks that collectively emit 68 million tons of CO2 annually and represent 30-80% of mine emissions. The conversation covered how health and safety concerns are driving adoption of autonomous and electric vehicles, while infrastructure upgrades for hydrogen and electric equipment are essential for achieving net-zero mining operations.
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February 28, 2023
Scaling Cruise
Oliver Cameron, VP of Product at Cruise, discusses how the company has evolved from proving autonomous vehicles can be safer than human drivers in 2019 to now scaling a driverless service across multiple cities in 2023. The conversation covers Cruise's focus on incorporating passenger feedback to improve their product and the consistent, safe driving experience provided by their virtual driver system.
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February 21, 2023
Traditional Trucking to Autonomous Trucking
The podcast examines how traditional and autonomous trucking can complement each other within the U.S. freight network, with industry consultant Jim Mullen explaining that current spot truckload rates have declined 57.3% year-over-year due to supply and demand imbalances. Mullen attributes the market strain to new market entrants accepting freight at unsustainable rates while trying to remain viable during deteriorating economic conditions.
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February 14, 2023
Underwriting Autonomous Vehicle Insurance
Koop Insurance is developing a proprietary underwriting platform specifically for autonomous vehicles across multiple sectors including robotaxis, trucking, agriculture, and manufacturing, addressing a market gap left by traditional insurers who lack understanding of autonomous vehicle risks. The company differentiates itself by collecting technical specifications, exposure data, and performance metrics from autonomous systems to properly assess and price insurance coverage in a market currently limited by insufficient data access.
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February 7, 2023
Q1 2023 Oil and Gas Markets Outlook
Dean Foreman, Chief Economist at the American Petroleum Institute, reports that Q1 2023 oil and gas markets are characterized by strong demand growth of 2.2% in 2022 (the fourth highest since 2000) driven by travel recovery and increased cargo activity, while supply remains constrained leading to historically low inventories. The fundamental trend of demand outpacing supply continues into 2023, with U.S. petroleum demand reaching 20.5 million barrels per day in December 2022.
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