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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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September 27, 2022
Scaling Autonomy Profitability
Andrew Culhane of Torc Robotics discusses how the company operated profitably for 14 years without outside funding before Daimler acquired a majority stake in 2019. The conversation covers Torc's strategic pivot to autonomous trucking and their current partnership with Daimler to scale autonomous vehicle profitability.
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September 20, 2022
Electric Vehicle Subscriptions
Autonomy offers electric vehicle subscriptions as a more affordable and flexible alternative to traditional leasing, addressing barriers to EV adoption through lower financial commitment and reduced credit requirements. The company's subscription model costs approximately 15% less than traditional leases by offering time-based insurance and eliminating long-term contracts for consumers uncertain about electric vehicles.
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September 13, 2022
Understanding Congestion with Data
INRIX Head of Global Public Policy Avery Ash explains how the company collects real-time traffic data from 500 million vehicles and devices to help cities and DOTs better understand congestion patterns and traffic safety issues. The discussion covers INRIX's new partnership with GM to leverage connected vehicle data for safety planning, including identifying problems like speeding in school zones to inform infrastructure and enforcement decisions.
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September 6, 2022
Developing Public Trust in Autonomous Vehicles
Tara Andringa from Partners for Automated Vehicle Education discusses strategies for building public trust in autonomous vehicles through inclusive stakeholder engagement and education. The conversation highlights how misleading media coverage that conflates Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) with fully autonomous vehicles creates public confusion and erodes trust in the technology.
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August 30, 2022
Trust The Autonomy
Skydio VP of Autonomy Hayk Martiros explains how the company's vision-based autonomous drone system uses cameras instead of radar and LiDAR to enable obstacle avoidance while requiring minimal piloting expertise. The camera-based approach provides longer battery life and lighter weight compared to traditional sensor systems, allowing users to trust the drone's autonomous navigation capabilities.
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August 23, 2022
A Future That Is Yet To Be Written
Damien Scott, Director of EV Product Strategy at BrightDrop, discusses how real-time energy management will be critical for electrified transportation systems. The conversation covers his background growing up in Botswana and his transition into technology focused on energy and transportation solutions.
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