
The Future of Supply Chain: a Dynamo Ventures Podcast
On each episode of the Future of Supply Chain, we sit down with a different entrepreneur, investor, or industry veteran to discuss their story, views on the industry, and how we can collectively build the future of supply chain together.
Latest episodes

Sep 19, 2019 • 23min
White Glove Logistics and the New Future of e-Commerce with Adam Fields of Arta Shipping, Inc.
In this episode of the Future of Supply Chain podcast, Santar interviewed Adam Fields, co-founder and CEO of Arta Shipping, Inc. Adam and Santosh discussed white glove logistics, the limitations of traditional parcel handlers, and the new future of e-commerce. The post #29: White Glove Logistics and the New Future of e-Commerce with Adam Fields of Arta Shipping, Inc. appeared first on The Future of Supply Chain: A Dynamo Ventures Podcast.

Sep 12, 2019 • 37min
Re-Air: Diving Into Operations 4.0 with Ty Findley
*From time to time we’ll re-air a previous episode of the show that our newer audience may have missed.* On this episode, Santosh brings Ty Findley (Vice President at Pritzker Group Venture Capital) onto the show to talk about why industrial/manufacturing companies are slow to tech adoption, and where Ty sees the new wave heading as part of “Operations 4.0.” The post Re-Air: Diving Into Operations 4.0 with Ty Findley appeared first on The Future of Supply Chain: A Dynamo Ventures Podcast.

Sep 5, 2019 • 28min
Origins: Barry Large of Access America
In this episode of the Future of Supply Chain podcast, Santosh talks with Barry Large, supply chain industry investor, founder, and co-founder of Access America. They discuss the origins of Access America, investing in the supply chain industry, supporting industry founders as their businesses grow and scale, and the future of automation in the industry. The post Origins: Barry Large of Access America appeared first on The Future of Supply Chain: A Dynamo Ventures Podcast.

Aug 29, 2019 • 48min
Re-Air: Providing On-Demand Truckload Shipping with Ricardo Salgado
*From time to time we’ll re-air a previous episode of the show that our newer audience may have missed.* On this episode, Santosh talks with Ricardo Salgado (Founder & CEO of Loadsmart) about re-architecting the truckload lifecycle with technology, and how Loadsmart has improved the shipping experience for their customers. The post Re-Air: Providing On-Demand Truckload Shipping with Ricardo Salgado appeared first on The Future of Supply Chain: A Dynamo Ventures Podcast.

Aug 22, 2019 • 34min
Industry Disruption and Process Automation with Justin Hall
In our latest episode of Future of Supply Chain, Santosh sat down with Afton Capital’s Justin Hall, an industry-leading visionary, growth fanatic, five-time founder, and supply chain logistics guru. Justin and Santosh talk about Justin’s entry into the industry, tech integrations for supply chain businesses, and often-overlooked ways founders can increase their businesses’ bottom line. The post #28: Industry Disruption and Process Automation with Justin Hall appeared first on The Future of Supply Chain: A Dynamo Ventures Podcast.

Aug 15, 2019 • 17min
Origins: Guillermo Garcia of SmartHop
In each “Origins” episode, our host, Santosh, interviews industry leaders in the supply chain world, including founders, investors, and executives. Today’s episode features Guillermo Garcia of SmartHop, a web-based service that matches truckers with the load board and brokers that need their services. Guillermo talked with us about the company’s origins, how he got started in the supply chain business, and what truckers and businesses should focus on for success in the supply chain industry. The post Origins: Guillermo Garcia of SmartHop appeared first on The Future of Supply Chain: A Dynamo Ventures Podcast.

Aug 8, 2019 • 17min
Origins: Dan Johnston of WorkStep
In our series of “Origins” episodes, Santosh sits down with executives, founders, and investors of industry-leading supply chain businesses. On today’s episode, our guest is Dan Johnston of WorkStep. Dan dug deep into his early experience as a founder in the education space and how that translated into the supply chain industry; how he keeps his team passionate about WorkStep’s mission; and the one thing founders in the supply chain business need for success. The post Origins: Dan Johnston of WorkStep appeared first on The Future of Supply Chain: A Dynamo Ventures Podcast.

Aug 1, 2019 • 28min
Re-Air: Innovation That Drives the Bottom Line with Scott Auslund
*From time to time we’ll re-air a previous episode of the show that our newer audience may have missed.* On this episode, Scott Auslund (Chief Supply Chain Officer of Gulf Relay) talks about the importance of innovation supporting the bottom line, and how companies in the industry evaluate new technology for implementation. The post Re-Air: Innovation That Drives the Bottom Line with Scott Auslund appeared first on The Future of Supply Chain: A Dynamo Ventures Podcast.

Jul 25, 2019 • 21min
The Future of the Industrial Workforce with Dan Johnston
On this episode, Santosh chats with Dan Johnston (CEO at Workstep). Together, they discuss how Workstep is rebuilding the industrial hiring process by enabling workers to market their experience and abilities while connecting with companies looking for their specific skill set. The post #27: The Future of the Industrial Workforce with Dan Johnston appeared first on The Future of Supply Chain: A Dynamo Ventures Podcast.

Jul 18, 2019 • 24min
Using AI to Book Loads & Empower Trucking Entrepreneurs with Guillermo Garcia
On this episode, Santosh chats with the Co-Founder and CEO of SmartHop, Guillermo Garcia. Guillermo and Santosh discuss how SmartHop is using artificial intelligence to enable trucking owner/operators to find and book competitive loads in their native language, and how this technology can be applied to help traditional brokerages compete with their digital counterparts. The post #26: Using A.I. to Book Loads & Empower Trucking Entrepreneurs with Guillermo Garcia appeared first on The Future of Supply Chain: A Dynamo Ventures Podcast.