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The Future of Supply Chain: a Dynamo Ventures Podcast

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Oct 30, 2024 • 29min

Re-Air: The Use of AI in Automating the Middle Mile with Apeksha Kumavat of Gatik

Highlights from their conversation include:The story behind Gatik (1:00)Gatik’s growth and impact in recent years (6:46)Understanding AI and Machine Learning (10:43)Navigating the hype of AI and ChatGPT (13:38)The architecture of transformers and its impact (14:38)ML techniques in delivering the autonomous experience (20:11)The functionality and explainability of transformer networks (26:34)The importance of application-specific accuracy (27:22)Final thoughts and takeaways (28:12)Dynamo is a VC firm led by supply chain and mobility specialists that focus on seed-stage, enterprise startups.Find out more at: https://www.dynamo.vc/
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Oct 23, 2024 • 36min

#191: Building a Freight Brokerage Brand: The Power of Consistency and Content Marketing with Paul-Bernard Jaroslawski of FreightCaviar & ShipperCRM

Highlights from their conversation include:Paul's Background and Journey in Build Freight Caviar (1:05)Experience as a Freight Broker (2:29)Starting New Ventures (5:19)Founding Freight Caviar and ShipperCRM (6:45)Audience Engagement and Product Ideas (8:06)Mentorship and CRM Development (10:51)Pivoting to Shipper Database (12:44)Content Marketing Insights (17:51)Collaboration Dynamics (19:04)Consistency in Content Creation (20:52)The Role of Quantity in Quality (21:58)Importance of Consistent Newsletters (23:56)Measuring Success in Content (25:29)Interesting Advice from Guests (30:41)Desire to Interview Industry Pioneers (32:25)This or That Segment to Close (34:43)Dynamo is a VC firm led by supply chain and mobility specialists that focus on seed-stage, enterprise startups.Find out more at: https://www.dynamo.vc/
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Oct 16, 2024 • 28min

#190: How Upcoming Elections Could Disrupt Supply Chain Strategies with Max Garland of Supply Chain Dive

Highlights from their conversation include:Max’s Background and Journey to Supply Chain Dive (0:53)Understanding De Minimis (3:17)Potential Changes to De Minimis (5:09)Impact of E-Commerce on Sustainability (9:45)Parcel Market Trends (13:31)USPS Service Changes (15:58)Shipper Reactions to Rate Changes (18:06)The Role of Smaller Carriers (20:32)Political Implications on Supply Chain (22:17)Impact of Leadership on Supply Chain (25:02)Final Thoughts and Takeaways (26:21)Dynamo is a VC firm led by supply chain and mobility specialists that focus on seed-stage, enterprise startups.Find out more at: https://www.dynamo.vc/
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Oct 9, 2024 • 30min

#189: The Greatest Comeback in LTL with Chris Jamroz of Roadrunner Freight

Highlights from their conversation include:Chris’s Background and Journey to Roadrunner (1:18)Roadrunner's Comeback Story (2:39)Vision for Roadrunner's Future (4:50)Management Frameworks (6:15)Understanding LTL (9:33)Types of Freight for LTL (12:46)LTL Pricing Complexity (15:02)Carrier Pricing Philosophy (18:13)Current State of the LTL Market (21:34)Freight Brokers and LTL (23:58)Investment in Technology (26:31)Impact of US Elections on Supply Chains (28:40)Overused Business Buzzwords (29:02)Final Thoughts and Takeaways (29:32)Dynamo is a VC firm led by supply chain and mobility specialists that focus on seed-stage, enterprise startups.Find out more at: https://www.dynamo.vc/
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Oct 2, 2024 • 31min

Re-Air: Exploring the Intersection of AI and Supply Chain with Elliott Wolf of Lineage Logistics

Highlights from their conversation include:The intersection of AI and Supply Chain (0:56)The technology-centric approach at Lineage Logistics (1:24)Specific focus areas at Lineage Logistics (3:29)The talent stack needed for AI in supply chain (14:00)The importance of varied backgrounds in AI (15:13)Cultural shift in working with AI in supply chain (20:39)Current developments in the field (26:51)Real-world problems and disasters (27:56)Focusing on being problem-centric (29:34)Dynamo is a VC firm led by supply chain and mobility specialists that focus on seed-stage, enterprise startups.Find out more at: https://www.dynamo.vc/
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Sep 25, 2024 • 26min

#188: From Shortage to Success: Revolutionizing Manufacturing with AI, Featuring Christ Kuntz of Augmentir

Highlights from their conversation include:Chris’s Background and Journey to Augmentir (0:41)Overview of Augmentir (1:05)Identifying Customer Needs (4:15)Starting Points for Digitization (5:49)Measuring ROI (8:29)Case Study: Colgate-Palmolive (10:48)State of U.S. Manufacturing (12:32)Skills and Training Investment (14:28)Addressing Systemic Problems (15:57)Nearshoring Trends (17:52)AI's Role in Manufacturing (19:31)Challenges in Mid-Market Manufacturing (22:50)Chips Act and Semiconductor Manufacturing (24:11)Final Thoughts and Takeaways (25:19)Dynamo is a VC firm led by supply chain and mobility specialists that focus on seed-stage, enterprise startups.Find out more at: https://www.dynamo.vc/
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Sep 18, 2024 • 37min

#187: Turning Supply Chain Technology Hurdles Into Opportunities with Carla DeSantis of PwC

Highlights from their conversation include:Carla's Background and Journey to PwC (1:02)Digital Trends in Operations Survey (2:43)Key Takeaways from the Study (4:40)Clarity in Tech Investments (6:02)AI Integration in Supply Chain (7:06)Workforce Digital Skills (8:18)Technology Integration Challenges (12:04)Climate Considerations in Supply Chain (16:02)State of Supply Chain Technology Investment (19:57)Cybersecurity in Supply Chain Operations (23:22)Rethinking Access Controls (24:55)Expansion of Data Protection Laws (26:05)Digital Twins for Safe Experimentation (28:41)Collaboration Across Functions (32:56)Impact of US Elections on Technology Buying (34:40)Final Thoughts and Takeaways (35:23)Dynamo is a VC firm led by supply chain and mobility specialists that focus on seed-stage, enterprise startups.Find out more at: https://www.dynamo.vc/
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Sep 11, 2024 • 29min

#186: How Can Supply Chain Risk Intelligence Transform Your Business? Featuring Lisa Smith of Prewave

Highlights from their conversation include:Overview of Prewave (1:23)Lisa's Background and Journey (2:10)Understanding Supply Chain Complexity (3:13)Development of Prewave's Technology (4:13)Defining Supply Chain Risk Intelligence (5:15)Proactive and Reactive Strategies (6:35)Starting Point for Risk Management (9:57)Importance of Transparency (11:42)Realizing ROI in Risk Management (13:56)Regulatory and Sustainability Trends (16:18)Unique Value Proposition of Prewave (19:42)Holistic Risk Management (21:40)Future of Compliance (23:16)Series B Funding Announcement (25:08)Rapid Fire Round on U.S. Elections, AI and Olympics (26:20)Final thoughts and takeaways (27:47)Dynamo is a VC firm led by supply chain and mobility specialists that focus on seed-stage, enterprise startups.Find out more at: https://www.dynamo.vc/
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Aug 28, 2024 • 16min

#185: AI, Automation, and Coca-Cola Bottling with Robert Gaffney

Highlights from their conversation include:Robert’s Background and Journey to Coca-Cola (0:41)Background on Coca-Cola Bottling United (1:03)Introduction to Kona (1:32)Current Trends in Supply Chain (3:12)Coca-Cola's Workflow Overview (4:01)AI Integration in Operations (5:09)External Collaboration for AI (6:14)AI Opportunities in Supply Chain (8:27)Building vs. Buying AI Solutions (9:58)ROI Considerations for AI Solutions (10:47)Demand Forecasting Capabilities (12:32)Cost-Cutting Focus (13:41)Barriers to AI Adoption (14:18)Final Thoughts and Takeaways (15:10)Dynamo is a VC firm led by supply chain and mobility specialists that focus on seed-stage, enterprise startups.Find out more at: https://www.dynamo.vc/
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Aug 7, 2024 • 49min

#184: Trucking Revolution: Navigating the Road Ahead with AI and Innovation with TJ England of C.R. England

Highlights from their conversation include:C.R. England’s Journey in Trucking (0:52)TJ's Journey into the Family Business (1:58)Challenges in the Trucking Industry (3:41)Exploring AI in Trucking (6:15)Potential of AI for Network Optimization (10:06)Human in the Loop Approach (14:17)Technological Solutions for Communication (17:39)Fragmentation and Small Businesses (20:43)AI in Legal Framework (25:57)Automated Vehicles and Legal Risks (27:17)Train Derailments and Technology (29:41)Legal Perspectives on Cybersecurity (32:00)In-House vs. Outsourcing Technology (35:10)ROI and Customer-Centric Solutions (39:05)Current State of the Trucking Market (41:22)Importance of Lean Operations (46:50)Challenges of Investment in Technology (48:18)Dynamo is a VC firm led by supply chain and mobility specialists that focus on seed-stage, enterprise startups.Find out more at: https://www.dynamo.vc/

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