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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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December 20, 2022
Nothing Runs Like an Autonomous Deere
Bear Flag Robotics CEO Igino Cafiero discusses how the 2021 acquisition by John Deere has accelerated autonomous tractor technology development and enabled broader market impact. The partnership combines Deere's investment in the Autonomous 8R field tractor with Bear Flag's focus on autonomous orchard operations, demonstrating successful deployment during the current farming season.
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December 13, 2022
Creating the Cruise Origin
GM Executive Chief Engineer Jason Fischer discussed how the company developed the Cruise Origin autonomous vehicle, emphasizing that GM views it as central to their comprehensive autonomous mobility strategy. Fischer explained that the Bolt AV served as a learning foundation that enabled GM to develop and scale the Origin through their world-class manufacturing capabilities.
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December 8, 2022
From Range Anxiety to Charging Anxiety
Los Angeles Times automotive journalist Russ Mitchell discusses California's Proposition 30, which would increase taxes on high earners to fund electric vehicle incentives, with Lyft contributing $45 million to support the measure due to state requirements for 90% of rideshare miles to be electric by 2030. The conversation examines the shift from range anxiety to charging infrastructure concerns as barriers to EV adoption, with rideshare companies having particular interest in accelerating driver transition to electric vehicles.
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November 29, 2022
Ushering in the Era of Autonomous Commerce
Rich Steiner from Gatik discussed the company's policy and advocacy efforts to advance autonomous vehicle trucking legislation at federal and state levels, including their successful support of Kansas SB313 which legalized autonomous vehicle operations on public roads. The conversation highlighted ongoing challenges with inconsistent state-by-state autonomous vehicle regulations and Gatik's broader agenda to promote the economic, safety, and societal benefits of autonomous commercial vehicles.
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November 22, 2022
Scaling Public Electric Vehicle Charging with Ford
Ford's Director of Charging & Energy Services describes the public EV charging industry as being in its early stages, comparing it to a "toddler going to early teen ages" despite being around for 10 years. With less than 7% of global vehicles being electric, Ford emphasizes the need for charging infrastructure to scale reliably like gas stations to support growing EV adoption and ensure consumer satisfaction.
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November 15, 2022
Geopolitics of the Electric Vehicle Supply Chain
Henry Sanderson discusses how the transition to electric vehicles requires entirely new supply chains that automotive manufacturers initially underestimated, as evidenced by early failures like VW's unsuccessful attempt to leverage their brand for commodity pricing discounts. The conversation explores how traditional automakers had to adapt from their established supplier relationships to navigate the complex geopolitics of raw material trading for EV production.
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