Alex Rodrigues
Founder and CEO of Embark, a leading developer of self-driving trucks, with experience in robotics and software engineering.
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Dec 14, 2022 • 1h 4min
Ep.553 ~ Two Guys in Their 20’s Built a $5 BILLION Self-Driving Trucking Company ~ Alex Rodrigues
In this discussion, Alex Rodrigues, the 26-year-old co-founder of Embark Trucks, shares his journey of building a $5 billion self-driving trucking company. He reveals how a simple passion for robotics morphed into a groundbreaking vision for autonomous transport. Alex dives into his experiences in Y Combinator, lessons learned from entrepreneurial roots, and strategies for maintaining personal productivity. He also addresses the balance between innovation and real-world applicability, shedding light on the technology fueling the future of logistics.
Jul 5, 2019 • 34min
20VC: Why Self-Driving Is Still Under-Hyped in The Medium To Long Term, What Will The Ownership Mechanism Be Both In Physical Assets & Data and How To Assemble A World Class Exec Team As A Young Founder with Alex Rodrigues, Founder & CEO @ Embark
In this engaging discussion, Alex Rodrigues, the Founder and CEO of Embark, shares his journey from winning a World Robotics Championship to leading in self-driving truck technology. He argues that self-driving is still under-hyped, citing insights gained from top public market investors. Alex explores the potential for self-driving vehicles as public utilities and discusses future ownership models for data and assets. He also provides valuable tips on assembling a top-notch executive team, emphasizing the significance of mentorship and team morale for young founders.
