The Dynamo Take, June 9, 2017
Santosh shares his perspective on: the Uber firings (including the infamous Levandowski), the future of meal delivery, the failure of shipping companies and the Walmart/Amazon saga.
Jun 09, 2017•9 min
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The Dynamo Take- Ford's new CEO, Waymo partners with Lyft, + Freightos
This week, Santosh discusses Mark Fields leaving Ford, the Waymo + Lyft + GM triad, and how the digitization of freight forwarding and shipping is interacting with the more human-centric customer service aspects of the industry.
May 25, 2017•6 min
The Dynamo Take: 5/12/2017 Edition
Santosh talks about the huge opportunities available in emerging markets, warehousing technologies, and a new way of doing accelerators/ incubators.
May 12, 2017•9 min
Tech + VC Wrap Up from the Week: 4/27
Minivans are apparently cool now, roads are made of plastic, Uber is Satan + more! Katlyn and Santosh keep you up to speed on all logistics tech happenings from the week. Katlyn does a written weekly wrap as well. Find that and other great content at www.hitthebutton.co.m Learn more about Dynamo at www.dynamo.vc
Apr 28, 2017•12 min
Bringing people to the forefront of last-mile delivery- A chat with Schlep CEO, Hunter Riley
Hunter and his team are taking on the notoriously difficult last-mile logistics. They provide heavy lifting, delivery, receiving and short-term warehousing for businesses + their customers. But it's more than just providing those services. They provide a next-level customer experience that makes all the difference. From small gestures, like delivering coffee with all morning deliveries, to developing a people-centric team through consistent reinforcement of values and mottos like "a lot a bit of...
Apr 19, 2017•26 min
This Week in Logistics Tech and VC- 4/13/17
Katlyn does her quick weekly wrap up on major news in logistics, transportation and supply chain technologies, and then Santosh discusses venture news from the past two weeks. This week in the update: We have new ways of delivering food, glasses made out of paper, and Walmart trying to convince you to pick up your online purchases in the store + more. Also, Santosh reflects on Q1, the opportunities in the movement of funds across the supply chain, and the burgeoning industry of telematics. Get t...
Apr 13, 2017•13 min
Interesting Logistics Tech and VC News from the Week
Robots become our buddies, lots of logistics tech funding happened, and more. Katlyn and Santosh keep you up to speed on all logistics tech happenings from the week. Katlyn does a written weekly wrap as well. Find this week's at: https://medium.com/p/6cb0f69a3d3d/ Get more great content at www.hitthebutton.com Learn more about Dynamo at www.dynamo.vc
Apr 02, 2017•12 min
The Value of Empowering Others- A conversation with The House
Matt Patterson and Matt Harb are cofounders at the brand new startup, The House. They discuss the first months of turning their idea into an app- the unexpected difficulties and the company values they are working to instill from day one. A great team and a great conversation. Get The House app: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/the-house-vip-offers-happy-hours-in-chattanooga/id1186319638?mt=8 Read great logistics tech content at www.hitthebutton.com. Learn more about Dynamo at www.dynamo.vc
Mar 30, 2017•19 min
Tech Wrap Up from the Week, 3/24/17
Quick weekly update: Jeff Bezos moves his arms, drunk dialing with Amazon's Alexa, Airports meet technology, better data for better crops, and more! More content at: www.hitthebutton.com Say hello: www.twitter.com/thisisdynamo Learn more about Dynamo: www.dynamo.vc
Mar 24, 2017•6 min
Tech + VC Wrap Up from the Week
This week: Katlyn covers driverless tech advances in India, new delivery tech, more efficient airport security + more. Then, Santosh discusses the MobilEye acquisition, thematic investing + more.
Mar 17, 2017•12 min
This Week in Logistics Tech
In less than 5 minutes, we update you on some big funding news in the on demand space, tech solving some first world probs, Amazon Prime going to Mexico, and robots reading our minds. A quick listen to keep you up to speed on the amazing innovations happening in logistics, transportation and the supply chain. Get more great content at www.hitthebutton.com Learn more about what we do at Dynamo at www.dynamo.vc
Mar 10, 2017•5 min
Stefan Seltz-Axmacher, Starsky Robotics
Stefan Seltz-Axmacher has never considered himself "cool enough" to be a startup founder. Others would likely disagree, though. Even as a kid, he wanted to be an inventor and has always shown an interest in entrepreneurship. He joins us today to talk about his latest invention: the driverless truck startup, Starsky Robotics. Hear how Stefan came up with this unique idea for a driverless truck startup and the difficulty he experienced trying to bring it to life. A great story with insightful pers...
Mar 07, 2017•24 min
Weekly Update with Katlyn and Santosh
Each week we bring you logistics tech updates and news from the VC world. This week Katlyn gets you up to speed on big happenings in the ridesharing and automotive world, autonomous delivery, and much more. Santosh gives you an overview of the Warren Buffet's Annual Letter, the Snapchat IPO and the WeWork Secondary.
Mar 03, 2017•13 min
Adam Compain, CEO at ClearMetal
This week we speak with the founder and CEO of ClearMetal, Adam Compain, and get the inside scoop on what it takes to run a predictive logistics company.
Feb 20, 2017•12 min
Graham Bredemeyer, Founder of Collider
3D printing has become quite the buzzword, but there are truly innovative things happening behind the scenes because of this technology. Collider is combining 3D printing with traditional manufacturing to solve a problem that has, up until this point, gone unsolved. Hear Graham's story and how he and his team of impressive additive manufacturing experts, have figured out to get the most out of 3D printing tech. Learn more about Collider at www.collidertech.com Learn more about Dynamo Accelerator...
Feb 01, 2017•27 min
Marc Held, CEO at Armada
Marc Held is on his third company as a founder. He uses his computer engineering background to solve problems big and small. Starting small with building a tracking device so bikes don't get stolen to now transforming a $40 billion industry by enabling a truly transparent supply chain with predictive technology. Hear his story on this week's episode. Learn more about Armada at armada.ai. Learn more about Dynamo Accelerator and Fund and dynamo.vc. Read more great logistics tech content from exper...
Jan 19, 2017•17 min
Post-Accelerator Life with Michael Felix
The inaugural Dynamo Accelerator program is complete and apps are open for our second batch! Michael Felix, CTO of Slope.io, completed the first program and is here to share what Dynamo is really like and where Slope is now. Big stuff happening. Apply to Dynamo Accelerator and learn more at www.dynamo.vc
Jan 11, 2017•9 min
Wise Systems
3 MIT grads and 1 Harvard Law School grad are using their passion for city development to transform last mile logistics. Hear how and they are tackling this difficult logistics problem on this week's episode! Learn more about Wise Systems: www.wisesystems.com Learn more about Dynamo: www.hellodynamo.com Go to www.hitthebutton.com to stay in the know of all things #LogisticsTech
Nov 01, 2016•22 min
Skydrop
Meet Tavo Zambrano- founder at Skydrop and retired rockstar. He and his team are taking on on-demand delivery in Latin America. Listen to him discuss his previous successful exit and the Skydrop approach to growing the best team. www.skydrop.com www.hellodynamo.com
Sep 21, 2016•25 min
Sirenum
The workforce is changing. It's time for technology to help manage the new ways people work. That's what Sirenum is all about. Sirenum was built for companies that rely on staff to drive their operations. The software makes possible large staff operations, scheduling and training. Learn more about Sirenum: www.sirenum.com Learn more about Dynamo: www.hellodynamo.com Say hello! www.twitter.com/thisisdynamo
Sep 14, 2016•21 min
Stord
What were you doing at age 18 and 19? Actually, don't answer that. Jacob Boudreau and Sean Henry are 18 and 19 and are running a company. Not only that, they are in the midst of pivoting to a new business model. That's a lot for anyone, especially founders that young. But that youth may just prove an advantage.
Aug 31, 2016•16 min
SynapseMX
The unseen world of aircraft maintenance is in need of a tech overhaul to keep flights safe and in the air. And that's what this week's founder in focus is all about. His extensive industry experience and tech background make him just the person to solve the issues within this highly regulated industry. Enjoy! Learn more about Dynamo: www.hellodynamo.com Learn more about SynapseMX: www.synapsemx.com Say hello to us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/thisisdynamo
Aug 24, 2016•19 min
WorkHound
"The trucking industry is the unseen engine of the American economy, and right now it's running poorly." The founders of WorkHound are determined to fix the debilitating problems of the trucking industry- namely driver retention. Why did these two non-truck drivers decide to tackle this huge problem in the trucking industry? You'll have to listen to find out. A hint: It started with hip hop. Sorta... At the end of the episode, you'll hear Max's track, "A Step Away (Ratatat Remix)" Learn more abo...
Aug 17, 2016•15 min
Skupos
"Today's the day we're going to call somebody, and they'll say, 'You're idiots. There are seven people doing this right now." But that never happened to the founders at Skupos. So they kept at it, and are continuing to keep at it. What is "it"? They are making convenience and liquor stores actually convenient for the retailers and distributors who maintain them. Find out how. Learn more at www.skupos.com And say hi to them on Twitter: @skupos
Aug 11, 2016•21 min
Slope.io
Brothers as founders? Could be a recipe for disaster, but with Michael Felix (CTO) and Rust Felix (CEO), it probably isn't. These cofounders could not be more opposite, but the trust and bond they share makes that work to their advantage. They are taking the convoluted clinical trial process and streamlining it with software and laser focus. Slope.io approaches the logistics of clinical trials with a design-first mentality- separating it from its competitors by providing the most efficient and s...
Aug 04, 2016•19 min
Locatible
The founders at Locatible have used a million year old technology to transform the antiquated logistics industry. Using the magnetic forces of the earth to pinpoint the location of people and objects within 5 cm accuracy, they make you re-think what innovation is. Some pretty crazy stuff coming out of Dublin. Follow them on twitter @locatible and learn more at locatible.com
Jul 27, 2016•24 min
Shipamax
Meet our teams! The Dynamo accelerator has officially begun! On this podcast, we have Jenna Brown and Fabian Blaicher, cofounders of Shipamax.
Jul 20, 2016•16 min
Mike Robinson, COO at TN Stillhouse/ Founder at all the restaurants (ok not all.. but several)
For such a busy guy, Mike Robinson is unusually chill. He explains how he keeps it all together and shares some of the key ingredients for his success as a restaurant founder and now COO of TN Stillhouse (note the amazing cooking pun we just included there.)Enjoy! And share if it feels right.
Jul 13, 2016•26 min
Southtree
Southtree is an eCommerce company that digitizes home videos and cassettes. They have experienced massive success and are based in Dynamo's home sweet home, Chattanooga, TN. The two young cofounders,Nick Macco and Adam Boeselager, pack this episode with tons of great advice, particularly on how digital marketing has made all the difference since day 1- to the point where they consider themselves as much of a digital marketing company as a company that digitizes home videos. They also discuss how...
Jul 06, 2016•28 min
Ep. 11 Ty Findley
We love GE Ventures, and this week we finally get to have a member of their team on our podcast. Ty Findley, Senior Associate at GE Ventures, talks the importance of emotional intelligence and other key attributes of successful founders. He gives insights into how GE Ventures helps teams and how they will help founders in the Dynamo Accelerator. Woo!
Jun 15, 2016•20 min
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