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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.
Host
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 29, 2020
Privacy-First Approach to Mapping
James Wu, CEO of DeepMap, discusses how high-definition maps are essential for autonomous vehicles at all SAE levels, as self-driving cars cannot operate safely without real-time, highly accurate environmental mapping. The episode covers DeepMap's privacy-focused approach to HD mapping and how these maps improve efficiency and safety by giving autonomous vehicles prior understanding of their environment.
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September 22, 2020
Culture of Safety and Innovation
Chuck Price, Chief Product Officer at TuSimple, explains why the company focused exclusively on autonomous trucking from inception, citing clear economic pain points in the trucking industry versus the unclear economic drivers of robotaxis. Price argues against the concept of a universal autonomous driving system, advocating for application-specific solutions rather than one-size-fits-all approaches.
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September 15, 2020
Brands, Experiences and The Future of Mobility
Pete Bigelow from Automotive News discusses with host Grayson Brulte how autonomous vehicles will enable brands to create curated, frictionless experiences by pre-stocking self-driving cars with necessary items for specific destinations like sporting events. The conversation also covers automotive brand value creation, including FCA's Ferrari spinoff and the potential for similar strategies with other high-value brands like JEEP.
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September 9, 2020
A Conversation with Mike Murphy: California’s Prop 22
Political strategist Mike Murphy discusses the campaign management and political implications of California's Proposition 22, which would classify rideshare and delivery drivers as independent contractors rather than employees. Murphy explains how companies initially pursued behind-the-scenes negotiations before launching the ballot initiative, emphasizing that taking a tough political stance from the beginning is more effective than relying on secret negotiations.
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September 1, 2020
Doing Good In The World
Jody Kelman, Director of Product Management at Lyft's Self-Driving Platform, discusses how autonomous vehicle technology can create positive societal impact by expanding access to transportation and enabling new business opportunities. The conversation covers Kelman's background in global affairs and NGO work, connecting her perspective on social impact to Lyft's approach to rolling out safe, accessible self-driving technology.
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August 25, 2020
Innovation is a Good Thing. Innovation is a Job Creator.
Jonny Morris from Embark Trucks discusses how the company's transfer hub model combines autonomous driving technology for long-haul routes with human drivers for final-mile delivery, addressing regulatory challenges while creating new jobs in the trucking industry. The conversation covers policy hurdles for autonomous trucks and dispels misconceptions about self-driving technology replacing human drivers entirely.
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