• #194: How AI and Telematics are Revolutionizing Fleet Safety with Adam Lang of Netradyne
    Nov 20 2024

    Highlights from their conversation include:

    • Adam’s Background and Journey Into Fleet Safety (0:46)
    • Netradyne’s Camera-Based Solution (1:15)
    • Understanding Fleet Safety (6:06)
    • The Benefits of Netradyne’s Solution (9:57)
    • Driver Concerns About Monitoring (12:24)
    • Unionized Fleets and Technology (18:26)
    • Best Practices for Implementing Telematics (22:59)
    • Recognition and Incentives for Drivers (26:33)
    • Creative Engagement Strategies (27:42)
    • Rapid Fire Segment to Wrap (28:40)
    • Parting Thoughts and Takeaways (30:24)

    Dynamo is a VC firm led by supply chain and mobility specialists that focus on seed-stage, enterprise startups.

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    31 mins
  • #193: Re-Skilling the Workforce: The Key to Unlocking the Future of U.S. Semiconductor Manufacturing with Matthew Putman of Nanotronics
    Nov 13 2024

    Highlights from their conversation include:

    • Matthew’s Background and Journey Into Manufacturing (0:41)
    • The State of Semiconductor Manufacturing (4:33)
    • Impact of the CHIPS Act (7:01)
    • Reskilling the Workforce (11:17)
    • Critique of the CHIPS Act Funding (13:00)
    • Opportunities in Manufacturing Technology (17:58)
    • Collaboration Between Academia and Industry (20:46)
    • Risks of Diversifying Semiconductor Production (23:18)
    • The Value of AI in Manufacturing (25:10)
    • Creativity in Business and Music (26:11)
    • Science and Engineering Thought Processes (28:10)
    • Impact of Upcoming Elections on Manufacturing (29:33)
    • Labor Shortage Perspectives (30:00)
    • Final Thoughts and Takeaways (30:31)

    Dynamo is a VC firm led by supply chain and mobility specialists that focus on seed-stage, enterprise startups.

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    31 mins
  • #192: Election Impacts on Nearshoring, Competition, Resilience, and the Global Economy with Peter Goodman of The New York Times
    Nov 6 2024

    Highlights from their conversation include:

    • Peter’s Background and Journey to the New York Times (1:15)
    • Global Political Landscape (2:16)
    • Personal Experiences During the Pandemic (5:17)
    • Surprising Research Findings (7:27)
    • Balancing Efficiency and Resilience (10:17)
    • Opportunities in Supply Chain Technology (12:19)
    • India's Economic Growth Potential (13:58)
    • Nearshoring and Supply Chain Realities (19:03)
    • Future of Manufacturing in Mexico (20:38)
    • The Impact of Nearshoring (23:04)
    • Government Subsidies in Manufacturing (25:38)
    • U.S. Elections and Trade Policy (28:09)
    • Automation and Labor Concerns (29:08)
    • Final Thoughts and Takeaways (29:43)

    Dynamo is a VC firm led by supply chain and mobility specialists that focus on seed-stage, enterprise startups.

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    30 mins
  • Re-Air: The Use of AI in Automating the Middle Mile with Apeksha Kumavat of Gatik
    Oct 30 2024

    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.

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    29 mins
  • #191: Building a Freight Brokerage Brand: The Power of Consistency and Content Marketing with Paul-Bernard Jaroslawski of FreightCaviar & ShipperCRM
    Oct 23 2024

    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.

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    36 mins
  • #190: How Upcoming Elections Could Disrupt Supply Chain Strategies with Max Garland of Supply Chain Dive
    Oct 16 2024

    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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    28 mins
  • #189: The Greatest Comeback in LTL with Chris Jamroz of Roadrunner Freight
    Oct 9 2024

    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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    30 mins
  • Re-Air: Exploring the Intersection of AI and Supply Chain with Elliott Wolf of Lineage Logistics
    Oct 2 2024

    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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    31 mins