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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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October 7, 2025
The Next 15 Months Will Define Autonomous Vehicle Policy in America
Legal expert Varun Jain discusses how the next 15 months represent a critical window for establishing a comprehensive federal autonomous vehicle framework in America, driven by new NHTSA leadership and Congressional momentum around proposed legislation including the Self-Drive Act and America Drives Act. The conversation emphasizes that creating a national regulatory framework covering vehicles over 10,001 pounds will be essential for safety standards, economic competitiveness, and the transition from autonomous vehicle concepts to mainstream adoption.
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September 30, 2025
Peak Car by 2035: The $1.2 Trillion Autonomous Vehicle Industry Takes Shape
Bank of America forecasts a $1.2 trillion total addressable market for autonomous vehicles by 2040, driven by AI breakthroughs, falling sensor costs, and regulatory improvements across passenger cars, logistics, ports, mining, and agriculture sectors. The industry has attracted over $200 billion in investment since 2010 and is transitioning from experimental technology to commercial deployment, with 2035 projected as the peak year for traditional car adoption.
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September 23, 2025
Autonomous Trucking’s Watershed Moment: Bot Auto Proves Less is More
Bot Auto achieved a fully autonomous 40-mile trucking run with no human driver in under two years using less than $45 million in funding, while competitors spend $600+ million annually. This milestone could reshape the autonomous trucking industry's approach to technological development and commercialization strategies.
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September 16, 2025
99% of Autonomy’s Impact Is Still Ahead of Us
Applied Intuition's CEO and CTO discuss their company's expansion strategy through partnerships like Komatsu and new offerings including their automotive self-driving system (SDS), emphasizing first-principles thinking and diversification across verticals. The conversation covers how Applied Intuition's Vehicle OS and SDS products address the build-versus-buy debate for OEMs transitioning to software-defined vehicles, particularly as competition intensifies with advancing Chinese automakers.
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September 9, 2025
Q3 2025 Energy Market Outlook: Texas Drives Record Global Oil Demand Amid AI Revolution and Geopolitical Shifts
Global oil demand is projected to reach consecutive records of 103.7 million barrels per day in 2025 and 104.9 million barrels per day in 2026, with Texas driving 80% of US oil growth through enhanced Permian Basin efficiency that delivers 20% more output using 40% fewer rigs than 2018-2019 levels. The state now produces 42% of US oil and 30% of US natural gas, generating $27.3 billion in tax revenue while supporting over 1.3 million jobs amid rising AI-driven energy demand and shifting geopolitical dynamics.
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August 27, 2025
Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Autonomy Strategy
Qualcomm's automotive division reported 59% year-over-year revenue growth to $959 million, driven by its Snapdragon Digital Chassis platform that serves as the foundation for the company's autonomous driving strategy. The company is integrating AI-powered natural language processing, advanced Adreno GPU graphics, and vision-based systems to redefine digital cockpits while positioning its Snapdragon architecture for future expansion into robotics and intelligent systems.
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