Highlights from their conversation include: Nisarg’s background and journey in founding Raft AI (1:20) The use of transformers in Raft (3:02) Delivering customer value with transformers (5:01) The impacts of AI and language models on supply chain (8:48) The movement of goods, money, and information (14:12) Revolutionizing supply chain with technology (15:32) Considerations for building an AI product (16:15) Final thoughts and takeaways (22:24) Dynamo is a VC firm led by supply chain and mobility...
Oct 18, 2023•27 min
Highlights from their conversation include: Steve’s journey into supply chain investment (1:27) The Intersection of AI and Supply Chain (3:28) Applicability of Generative AI in Supply Chain (11:23) Capital efficiency and scaling challenges (12:36) AI's role in improving efficiency (14:02) Use of generative AI for internal operations (15:57) AI’s application for SaaS and other mediums (18:48) Final thoughts and takeaways (21:01) Dynamo is a VC firm led by supply chain and mobility specialists tha...
Oct 04, 2023•24 min
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) Dynam...
Sep 20, 2023•29 min
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 ...
Sep 06, 2023•31 min
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/
Jul 12, 2023•3 min
Highlights from their conversation include: Tracy Black’s introduction into the supply chain and venture capital (1:21) NewRoad’s VC strategy (5:21) The questions that startups need to be asking (9:27) Tracy’s experience at J.B. Hunt from growth to cloud and how that helps her as an investor (11:42) Fleet management and platform science (16:18) Technology driving margins up (20:48) Digesting what’s going on in the supply chain today (22:39) NewRoad is a growth equity firm currently investing out...
Jul 05, 2023•26 min
Highlights from their conversation include: Ware2Go helps small and mid-sized businesses get closer to their customers to compete in the world of e-commerce (1:15) Steve’s path to Ware2Go (2:58) How Ware2Go got its initial funding (6:15) The customer-vendor fit with Ware2Go (9:21) Seller-fulfilled prime status (16:30) Plugging into the ecosystem of a merchant’s choice and enabling it (19:59) Five trends in e-commerce Steve is paying attention to (23:04) B2E and having a supply chain to do busine...
Jun 28, 2023•34 min
Highlights from their conversation include: Zvi Schreiber’s background in software engineering and computer science and his transition to logistics (1:25) Balancing being connected to the tech world and being a CEO working to scale up an organization (3:31) Modernizing international shipping for customers (5:28) Key modules in the supply chain cycle (9:20) Digital Air Cargo (14:58) Maritime logistics industry projections (19:48) Marketplaces are powerful things—when they work (22:43) Open office...
Jun 21, 2023•30 min
Highlights from their conversation include: The First Resonance story (0:26) Karan’s journey into software manufacturing and supply chain (1:20) How ION replaces outdated manufacturing processes (3:21) Advice on dealing with sales cycles in manufacturing (9:32) Why First Resonance broadened their scope beyond aerospace (13:41) Nearshoring in manufacturing (17:04) A daily ritual that keeps Karan productive (19:59) Needed investment in supply chain today (21:46) Dynamo is a VC firm led by supply c...
Jun 14, 2023•25 min
Highlights from their conversation include: What is the Delving story? (0:26) Josh’s journey into software and supply chain (1:12) Why Excel has become the default for some in supply chain (5:28) The importance of quality and version control for Excel (9:06) How small errors can cause death (12:44) Devling’s solution to version control (15:49) Why businesses should consider moving from spreadsheets (21:52) Technology is more power the less visible it gets (24:40) Josh’s daily ritual that keeps h...
Jun 07, 2023•34 min
Highlights from their conversation include: Deliverr’s origin and emphasis on ultra-fast shipping, simple pricing, and easy on-boarding (1:19) The acceleration in e-commerce trends (4:58) Lower tolerance for longer delivery times (11:58) Supply shocks filled by smaller businesses (13:57) How Deliverr benefits retailers, merchants, and customers (16:40) Differences and similarities in the use cases of Deliverr for small and large brands (22:25) Understanding what it is your customer wants and tes...
May 31, 2023•32 min
Highlights from their conversation include: The Prologis Ventures story (0:17) How Lisa got into supply chain innovation and investing (2:58) The CVC dichotomy of financial returns and corporate innovation (5:19) Exploring interactions of emerging tech companies with large corporations (7:51) How CVC’s can best support start-ups (11:32) What startups should be doing to ensure mutual success (14:06) Supply chain, innovations, and excitement for 2023 (15:44) What’s a big problem in supply chain th...
May 24, 2023•25 min
Highlights from their conversation include: The Schneider story (0:29) Brian’s story of getting into logistics (2:36) Innovative efforts in Sustainability at Schneider (5:42) Exploring EV’s and other alternative sustainability solutions (8:30) The shift from trucking to intermodule shipping (11:18) The launch of The Grove innovation center for Schneider (14:36) Balancing innovation with fast-paced results (17:03) How technology drives innovation (19:58) Problem areas that need to be addressed in...
May 17, 2023•26 min
Highlights from their conversation include: The story of Goodyear Ventures (0:25) Abhijit’s journey in corporate venturing (1:19) Emrbacing the mobility of freight (2:35) Middle-mile autonomy and other trends (4:56) Balancing CVC’s need for financial returns with corporate innovation (8:05) Advice in investing innovation dollars in the current macro environment (9:55) Sustainability trends in the supply chain space (12:25) Characteristics of successful pitches to a CVC (15:09) Rapid fire questio...
May 10, 2023•22 min
Highlights from their conversation include: John Urban’s background (1:32) The innovations of GT Nexus “The slowest overnight success” (3:29) Challenges with over-interest in visibility and whether visibility is a means to an end (6:20) Consulting with young companies to take the supply chain to the next level (10:19) AI and digitization (15:02) Long-term adjustments for good sparked by a global pandemic (17:01) How John decided to lean in and work with the companies he’s with today (21:09) Prod...
May 03, 2023•32 min
Highlights from their conversation include: The Veho story (0:23) Exploring the post-purchase experience for customers (3:07) What is the state of the last mile logistics industry today? (5:21) Growing with strong unit economics (9:11) Key decisions for growth in the early stages of Veho (12:45) Maintaining the corporate culture in rapid growth companies (15:48) One-way door decisions vs two-way door decisions (24:01) Leaders that have impacted Itamar in his journey (27:06) Dynamo is a VC firm l...
Apr 26, 2023•32 min
Highlights from their conversation include: What is Doris Dev? (1:26) Justin’s background in supply chain (2:39) From ideation to shipping (11:35) The nearshoring push (16:09) Investing in quality control (21:38) Introducing Canopy (22:54) Advice for supply chain founders (26:07) Rapid fire questions to wrap up (27:42) 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/....
Apr 19, 2023•30 min
Highlights from their conversation include: What is FreightCaviar? (1:37) Paul’s journey into the supply chain space (2:46) Content marketing and lead generation tactics for founders (5:49) Metrics that are important when generating content (8:13) Best tools in managing social media and content (12:21) What are freight brokers saying about the market today? (15:53) What is ShipperCRM? (22:15) Dynamo is a VC firm led by supply chain and mobility specialists that focus on seed-stage, enterprise st...
Apr 12, 2023•27 min
Highlights from their conversation include: SVT Robotics’ mission and AK’s introduction to automated logistics (1:27) Tackling the inefficiencies and barriers built into industry software that prevent them from communicating with each other (3:52) How customers integrate SVT Robotics (10:04) Advice for the lead to deal cycle (20:42) Most surprising thing learned building SVT (25:10) Rapid-fire questions for AK (27:00) SVT stands for Simplicity, Velocity, and Transparency. Find out more about SVT...
Apr 05, 2023•30 min
Highlights from their conversation include: Waybridge’s trade management platform (0:56) Andrea’s background in supply chain (2:17) The need for transparency and digitization (4:06) Challenges in adopting digital tools (9:06) Assembling a great team and empowering others (13:15) Encouraging more women in supply chain (16:48) Andrea’s favorite daily ritual (19:12) Rapid fire questions (20:21) Dynamo is a VC firm led by supply chain and mobility specialists that focus on seed-stage, enterprise sta...
Mar 29, 2023•21 min
Highlights from their conversation include: Overview of TIHC & Nolan Transportation Group (0:23) How Drew got into the world of supply chain (1:13) Recent challenges trucking companies are facing (2:14) Best practices carriers should employ to combat the tough market (4:18) Solutions for the driver shortage (7:47) Ways technology can recruit the next generation of drivers (11:24) Opportunities with nearshoring (14:58) Advice to those entering the supply chain space (19:55) How Drew stays gro...
Mar 22, 2023•27 min
Highlights from their conversation include: The Manna story (0:19) Drone delivery technology today (1:01) Actions regulators can take to accelerate drone delivery technology (4:09) The ideal environment for drone delivery (7:13) Manna’s launch in the U.S. (9:11) How Manna differentiates itself in the market (11:24) Economics of the drone delivery network (13:47) Handling food safety issues (15:59) Final thoughts and takeaways (18:33) Dynamo is a VC firm led by supply chain and mobility specialis...
Mar 15, 2023•21 min
Highlights from their conversation include: Avi’s MIT computer science background and how the trucking industry drew him in (1:10) The decision to have Maven’s home base in Pittsburgh (3:46) Building a cloud-based platform that integrates with all areas of a trucking company (8:43) Measurable transformation in use cases (14:53) Focusing on the driver’s experience (19:14) Comparing the value of unified, integrated platforms with unbundled programs (21:48) How the role of the driver evolve in the ...
Mar 08, 2023•29 min
Highlights from their conversation include: What is MacroFab? (1:01) MacroFab’s future plans after acquiring Series C funding (3:04) Misha’s journey into supply chain logistics (5:10) Addressing the emerging trend of reshoring (8:26) Will Mexico become North America’s manufacturing floor? (12:03) The world of manufacturing electronics (14:28) Nearshoring’s impact on national security and the economy (19:35) Dynamo is a VC firm led by supply chain and mobility specialists that focus on seed-stage...
Mar 01, 2023•27 min
Highlights from their conversation include: The genesis behind SpringTime Ventures (0:53) Making the move to Supply Chain investing (6:09) Exciting investment opportunities in 2023 (9:31) Investments in Paccurare and Blue Cargo (12:33) Business Building Advice as a Seed Investor (17:44) Common mistakes founders make in seed stage (20:06) Investing in people and teams, not just a business (22:40) Rapid-fire questions (26:20) Dynamo is a VC firm led by supply chain and mobility specialists that fo...
Feb 22, 2023•31 min
Highlights from their conversation include: An introduction to Quuppa and Tom’s background and role at the company (1:09) The evolution beyond passive RFIDs in Real-Time Locating (5:26) How listening mode works for Quuppa’s locators and how it differs from beaconing (12:35) Tracking assets and building processes around that (17:07) A reference of location tracking technologies (22:30) Use cases of Quuppa customers (29:00) The future of an open tag ecosystem (31:25) Quuppa helps companies achieve...
Feb 15, 2023•33 min
Highlights from their conversation include: Introducing the panel (0:42) Recapping Manifest (1:49) Where is supply chain today? (5:09) What’s the lasting impact of COVID on the supply chain? (8:28) Then and Now for Supply Chain Logistics (17:19) What are the hot and hype trends in 2023? (30:40) How the valuation of companies will change in the future (36:06) Rapid fire questions for the panel to wrap up (40:52) Dynamo is a VC firm led by supply chain and mobility specialists that focus on seed-s...
Feb 08, 2023•47 min
Highlights from their conversation include: What o9 is building in the space (0:24) Stanton’s journey into supply chain sustainability (2:10) How does the o9 digital brain work for companies (4:42) How the platform manages data (7:21) o9’s commitment to sustainability (10:32) Data points that help companies become more sustainable (14:16) The government’s role in sustainability (19:14) Advice for companies looking to pursue more sustainability (23:28) Dynamo is a VC firm led by supply chain and ...
Feb 01, 2023•27 min
Highlights from their conversation include: What Activant Capital is building in the space (0:22) David’s journey to VC and supply chain (1:43) Every company becoming a supply chain company (4:25) What’s exciting in supply chain in 2023? (7:23) Last mile logistics (10:15) Where should businesses invest in technology in the future (14:09) Sustainability in supply chain (16:05) Combatting the challenges of raising capital (17:39) Dynamo is a VC firm led by supply chain and mobility specialists tha...
Jan 25, 2023•25 min
Highlights from their conversation include: What is Factored Quality? (0:27) How Prince got into the world of supply chain (1:44) What should people know about the quality control function in supply chain? (4:05) How Factored provides streamlined solutions for high-level brands (6:41) The data set of suppliers that Factored is building (12:56) How nearshoring impacts business (14:59) How Prince sells in today’s market? (19:13) Pivots made during the startup journey (23:04) What would Prince be b...
Jan 18, 2023•34 min
