The Future of Supply Chain: a Dynamo Ventures Podcast Investing in the Future: Lessons from Dynamo's Latest Fund and Team
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May 14, 2025 Discover insights from a new team member who merges industrial investing with AI innovations. Hear about the importance of hands-on experience among founders in the industrial sector and the role of data-driven decisions. Explore the complexities of fundraising in a changing market, including the impact of global events. Dive into discussions on the transformative effects of tariff changes and the evolving landscape of autonomous vehicles, emphasizing public acceptance and the future of logistics.
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Bola's Industrial AI Journey
- Bola shared his journey from aerospace engineering to AI and industrial investing.
- He co-founded an AI company and incubated industrial startups, ultimately joining Dynamo Ventures to focus on supply chain innovation.
Key Traits of Successful Founders
- Founders succeed by being smart, data-driven, and customer-focused.
- Successful founders either deeply understand industrial workflows or are tech-focused reformers aligned to the right problem.
AI and Supply Chain Shifts
- AI is unlocking new venture models in service-heavy supply chain businesses.
- Geographic tensions and reshoring are shifting focus to domestic sourcing and circular supply chains.