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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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May 16, 2023
Advanced Technology is Invisible
John Hayes, CEO of Ghost Autonomy, discussed how his company is developing a modern autonomous driving stack based on consumer technology trends rather than traditional DARPA Urban Challenge approaches. Ghost initially used stereo cameras only but added software-defined radar in 2021 to scale their autonomous driving technology.
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May 9, 2023
The Economic Impact of Autonomy
Jeff Farrah from the Autonomous Vehicle Industry Association discusses how the autonomous vehicle sector is transitioning from R&D to operational commercialization despite potential economic headwinds. The conversation covers autonomy's potential to create high-paying jobs and generate significant economic impact as companies move toward scaling and revenue generation.
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May 2, 2023
All Things Trucking
Timothy Dooner discussed the challenges facing autonomous trucking companies in securing funding as venture capital becomes scarce and interest rates rise, emphasizing the importance of DoD contracts for providing stable revenue during commercial ramp-up phases. The conversation also addressed geopolitical risks from China's pressure on Taiwan and supply chain vulnerabilities in semiconductors and electric vehicle components that could impact the autonomous trucking industry.
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April 25, 2023
Apps for Cars
Andy Chatham, Co-Founder of DIMO, discusses the company's open-connected vehicle platform and explains why effective automotive applications remain largely absent from today's market. The conversation covers the evolution of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems, consumer perceptions of autonomous vehicle capabilities, and the potential market dynamics between personally-owned autonomous vehicles and robo-taxi services.
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April 18, 2023
Not All Mobility Solutions work in All Markets
Matteo Del Sorbo from Magna International discusses the company's market-specific approach to mobility solutions, emphasizing the development of robust, reliable features that meet local market needs while maintaining focus on future mobility trends. The conversation covers Magna's strategy for autonomy and ADAS development, as well as their expansion into micromobility and emerging markets like India's 1.4 billion-person market.
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April 11, 2023
Preparing an Autonomous Trucking Business to Scale
Dr. Peter Vaughan Schmidt, CEO of Torc Robotics, discusses the company's autonomous trucking scaling strategy, emphasizing their collaborative culture and partnership with Daimler Trucks since 2019. Torc is developing redundant autonomous truck platforms based on Freightliner's Cascadia with 1,500 upgrades to achieve commercial-scale operations by 2030.
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