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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
New episodes every Tuesday. Watch on YouTube, X and Spotify and listen on your favorite podcast platform.
June 7, 2022
Asset-Light Autonomous Trucking
Embark Trucks is pursuing an asset-light model for autonomous trucking commercialization, partnering with carriers like Knight-Swift who will own and operate trucks equipped with Embark's Universal Interface technology. The company has developed a standardized sensor and compute platform that works across multiple OEMs to provide consistent user experience while helping carriers increase capacity by addressing hours of service limitations.
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May 31, 2022
The Health of Electric Vehicle Batteries
Scott Case, Co-Founder & CEO of Recurrent, discussed how data analytics reveals the true health of electric vehicle batteries across different climates and driving conditions. The conversation covered findings that extreme heat degrades battery performance over time while cold weather does not cause permanent damage, with implications for EV resale values in different regions.
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May 24, 2022
Universal Autonomy
Gavin Jackson, CEO of Oxbotica, discusses positioning the company as a universal autonomous driving platform that can adapt across different vehicle types and environments, from 600-ton mining trucks to urban passenger vehicles. Drawing from his experience at Amazon and Microsoft, Jackson emphasizes the early-stage transformational potential of autonomy technology and Oxbotica's ability to compose solutions for multiple verticals using the same core driver platform.
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May 17, 2022
The MOKE Experience
Wouter Witvoet, CEO of EVT Group and largest shareholder of MOKE International, discusses the company's strategy to electrify the iconic MOKE vehicle while preserving its heritage design and lifestyle brand positioning. The approach focuses on creating an electric version suitable for today's market by building upon the existing brand excitement and following, rather than completely redesigning the vehicle.
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May 10, 2022
Waabi World
Vivian Sun, Chief Commercial Officer at Waabi, discussed the company's simulation-first approach to developing autonomous trucking technology, which allows for leaner operations and reduced overhead compared to traditional development methods. Sun addressed the coming consolidation in the autonomous trucking industry while explaining how Waabi's scalable, adaptable technology strategy positions the company competitively in tightening credit markets.
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May 4, 2022
Decarbonizing the Supply Chain
Craig Harper, Chief Sustainability Officer at J.B. Hunt, discusses the company's CLEAN Transport Program launched in April 2022 to help customers reduce supply chain carbon footprints through intermodal transportation solutions. The program leverages intermodal shipping, which provides a 60% carbon reduction compared to traditional trucking while addressing residual emissions through additional sustainability measures.
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