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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 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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August 16, 2022
Insights into the Consolidating Electric and Autonomous Vehicle Markets
Bloomberg's David Welch discusses anticipated consolidation in the electric and autonomous vehicle markets, driven by tight capital conditions that are making fundraising difficult and expensive for startups. He notes that many EV companies are spreading resources too thin across multiple markets rather than focusing on developing superior vehicles, with particular oversaturation occurring in the last-mile delivery van segment.
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August 9, 2022
Autonomous Mining and Construction Operations
SafeAI CEO Bibhrajit Halder discusses his company's strategic focus on autonomous heavy equipment for mining and construction, contrasting with the broader industry's emphasis on passenger vehicles. The conversation covers the $2 trillion global mining market's growth potential and highlights Australia's deployment of over 1,000 autonomous heavy equipment vehicles as proof of concept for improving safety and operational efficiency.
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August 2, 2022
The Changing Landscape of Cities
John Rossant, CEO of CoMotion and NEOM Advisory Board Member, discusses the development of NEOM, a Massachusetts-sized region in Saudi Arabia that will preserve 95% of its natural environment while featuring THE LINE—a 75-mile linear city powered entirely by hydrogen energy. The conversation explores how this experimental urban model addresses unsustainable traditional urbanization patterns through renewable energy integration and zero-emission transportation systems.
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