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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.
July 27, 2021
The Data Will Always Set You Free
Andy Smart discusses how data transparency and situational awareness principles from cycling translate to organizational safety cultures and autonomous vehicle development. The episode explores how constant environmental monitoring and data-driven decision making can enhance safety protocols across transportation systems.
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July 15, 2021
The Growing Autonomous Vehicle Industry in Texas
Thomas Bamonte from the North Central Texas Council of Governments discussed how the Dallas-Fort Worth region is becoming a hub for autonomous trucking due to its abundant land and status as a major inland port. The podcast explored the region's geographical advantages and early adoption of autonomous vehicle technology, with Bamonte sharing his perspective as an early advocate who has been working in the field since 2006.
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July 6, 2021
The World Runs on Arm
Robert Day from Arm discusses the company's partnership-driven approach that has resulted in over 190 billion devices worldwide containing Arm-based chips, including a record 7.3 billion chips shipped in Q4 2020 despite supply chain challenges. The conversation covers Arm's expansion from general automotive applications into autonomous vehicles, positioning the company to provide silicon solutions for mass deployment of self-driving technology.
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June 29, 2021
Simulation First Approach to Autonomy
Applied Intuition's CEO and CTO discussed how their simulation-first approach enables automotive companies to compete with industry leaders like Waymo by providing tools that accelerate autonomous vehicle development and testing. The founders explained that while Waymo demonstrated what's possible in autonomy, the automotive ecosystem will support multiple players, and simulation technology is key to scaling autonomous vehicle capabilities across the industry.
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June 22, 2021
If You Bought It, A Truck Brought It
Representatives from TuSimple, Kodiak Robotics, and Embark Trucks discussed the autonomous trucking industry's current policy landscape and regulatory engagement strategies. The executives emphasized the industry's focus on building trust through proactive state and local government relationships rather than surprising regulators with new developments.
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June 8, 2021
Building Better Basics: City of San José
Jordan Sun, Chief Innovation Officer for the City of San José, discusses his approach to improving municipal operations through technology and innovation, drawing from his military experience including two tours in Afghanistan and his background in finance and diplomacy. The conversation covers his transition from military service to public sector innovation, including his current role developing relationships between Silicon Valley companies and government agencies.
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