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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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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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June 1, 2021
The World’s First Publicly Traded Autonomous Vehicle Company: TuSimple
TuSimple became the world's first publicly traded autonomous vehicle company through a traditional IPO, raising $1.3 billion and achieving an $8 billion market cap. CEO Cheng Lu discussed the company's focus on autonomous trucking as a major opportunity in the artificial intelligence era and outlined TuSimple's growth strategy following their public debut.
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May 25, 2021
The Geopolitics of the Global Mineral Supply Chain
Mark P. Mills discusses the geopolitical challenges of the global mineral supply chain and questions whether current electricity production can meet rising demand from electric vehicles, crypto mining, and increased efficiency technologies. The conversation covers Mills' background in physics research at Bell Northern and RCA David Sarnoff Research Center, along with his recent review of Steven Koonin's "Unsettled" that led to temporary suspension of the Manhattan Institute's Facebook page.
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May 21, 2021
The Crucial Role Memory Plays in Automotive
Robert Bielby from Micron discusses how memory optimization is critical for energy efficiency in autonomous vehicles, with 60% of Micron's automotive business focused on in-vehicle experiences that increasingly drive consumer purchasing decisions. Micron holds a 40% market share in automotive memory and is investing to expand as vehicles require more computing power for electrification and autonomous driving capabilities.
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May 11, 2021
Enabling In-Vehicle Experiences and Commerce
John Absmeier, CTO of Lear Corporation, discussed the company's "Seating as a Service" concept and how their Xevo platform will facilitate in-vehicle commerce and digital experiences. The conversation covered his background developing GM's EV1 charging system and leading Delphi's autonomous vehicle program, including their 2015 cross-country autonomous drive.
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May 5, 2021
Economic Impact of the U.S. Oil Industry
Dean Foreman and Prentiss Searles from the American Petroleum Institute discuss current U.S. oil market conditions, highlighting strong demand paired with weak drilling activity and investment. The conversation addresses the U.S. transition from net oil exporter back to net importer and potential supply shortage concerns for 2022.
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