In this exciting episode of Machine Minds, we sit down with Bob Rogers, Co-Founder and CEO of Oii, a pioneering software development company founded in 2021. Oii is revolutionizing supply chain planning by enabling organizations to consistently achieve the perfect setup to meet their strategic goals and leverage benefits. By combining multi-objective mathematical modeling techniques with the power of AI, Oii helps businesses find and maintain optimal network configurations that maximize service while minimizing costs.
Join us as Bob shares the inspiring founding story of Oii and discusses his involvement with other innovative companies, including BeeKeeperAI. He opens up about the three career mentors who have guided him along the way and reflects on personal experiences that have shaped his entrepreneurial journey.
Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur or a seasoned professional, this episode is packed with insights and inspiration you won't want to miss!

00:00 Machine Minds Show Introduction
01:35 How Bob learned to surf
03:05 Bob’s career journey
05:16 Mentorships during his career
08:38 Oii's functions
11:00 What differentiates Oii
12:55 Founding story behind Oii
16:26 Early days challenges
28:47 Customers feedback
32:23 Other companies he got involved with
38:36 Challenges as an entrepreneur
45:05 Qualities to look for
51:13 Trends emerging in AI
55:58 Oii future goals
59:37 Regulations
1:05:03 Advice for entrepreneurs

More about Oii and BeeKeeperAI
https://www.linkedin.com/company/oiiai/
http://www.beekeeperai.com/

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Episode 43 | The Future Of Supply Chain Planning | Bob Rogers