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The Case for Adam Neumann + driverDoc's Josh Kolar on automation for trucking companies | E1844

Nov 10, 2023

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Adam Neumann, co-founder of WeWork, discusses the potential for his return to the company after its bankruptcy filing. Josh Kolar, expert in automation for trucking companies, talks about digitizing documents and accelerating innovation in the transportation industry.

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Driver Doc is a digital management platform for trucking companies that aims to digitize and streamline the bill of lading document process, reducing delays in payment processing resulting from manual paperwork.

Driver Doc's goal is to improve efficiency and save time for trucking companies by eliminating the need for physical documents and streamlining the payment process, and they plan to expand their platform's capabilities to include accounts receivable automation and billing automation, using AI and advanced features to further optimize the payment and document management process as well as integrate live tracking technology and sensors to provide real-time visibility of freight and improve overall supply chain efficiency.

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Digitizing Bill of Lading Documents for Streamlined Payment Process

Driver Doc is a digital management platform for trucking companies that aims to digitize and streamline the bill of lading document process. By using their app, truck drivers can easily capture and digitize bill of lading documents, reducing delays in payment processing that can result from manual paperwork. The app also offers features like document management and integration with existing systems. Driver Doc's goal is to improve efficiency and save time for trucking companies by eliminating the need for physical documents and streamlining the payment process.

Controversy surrounding Adam Neumann and the concept of angle shooting

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Introduction

2min

The Bankruptcy of WeWork and its Potential Implications

8min

Speculating on Adam Neumann's potential return to WeWork and the allure of drama

4min

The Controversy Surrounding Adam Neumann and Angle Shooting

9min

Digitizing Documents for the Trucking Industry

11min

Accelerating Innovation and Digitization in the Transportation Industry

12min

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Today’s show:

First, Jason breaks down what forced WeWork’s bankruptcy filing (2:27), and what it might look like if Adam Neumann took back the company. (5:45) Then, driverDoc's Josh Kolar joins Jason to discuss creating all-in-one digital management platform for trucking companies (25:54).

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(0:00) Jason kicks off the show

(2:27) Breaking down WeWork’s bankruptcy

(5:45) Is there a case for Adam Neumann’s return to WeWork?

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(13:46) Adam Neumann's standing in the industry

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(25:49) driverDOC CEO and Co-Founder Josh Kolar joins Jason

(25:10) Unveiling the entrepreneurial journey that led to the birth of driverDOC.

(29:00) How driverDOC is navigating the complex landscape of fragmented trucking industries.

(30:04) Adding value to the legacy apps and the big vision for driverDOC

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