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PAVEcast: A conversation about autonomous vehicles
Live from CES: An Interview with Rich Steiner of Gatik

PAVEcast: A conversation about autonomous vehicles

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2025 12:56


In this special episode of the PAVECast live from CES, we interviewed Rich Steiner, VP of Government Relations and Public Affairs at Gatik. Tune in to learn more about Gatik, their recent safety assessment, the impacts of the new administration on autonomous trucking, and more.   

Tech Optimist
#73 - Meet the Startup Driving the Future With Autonomous Trucks

Tech Optimist

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2024 40:34


In this Meet the Startup episode of the Alumni Ventures Tech Optimist Podcast, Laura Bordewieck Rippy interviews Gautam Narang, CEO and co-founder of Gatik, to discuss how the company is revolutionizing middle-mile logistics through autonomous technology. Gautam highlights Gatik's journey from its founding in 2017 to becoming an industry leader, with achievements like driver-out commercial deliveries for Walmart and partnerships with major brands like Isuzu and Kroger. The episode explores how Gatik's AI-powered trucks optimize supply chains, tackle driver shortages, and redefine safety and scalability in autonomous transportation.To Learn More:Alumni Ventures (AV)AV LinkedInGreen D Ventures Fund (An AV fund for fellow Dartmouth alums) Tech OptimistGatikSpeakers:Laura Rippy Gautam NarangChapters:(00:00) - Intro (06:54) - Interview (38:09) - Gautam's Ask (40:00) - Closing Legal Disclosure:https://av-funds.com/tech-optimist-disclosures

The Future of Supply Chain: a Dynamo Ventures Podcast
Re-Air: The Use of AI in Automating the Middle Mile with Apeksha Kumavat of Gatik

The Future of Supply Chain: a Dynamo Ventures Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2024 28:53


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/

The Fleet Code
Autonomy for the Middle Mile | Future of Fleet

The Fleet Code

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2024 16:18


Future of Fleet is a series where we spotlight leaders in fleet who are pushing the industry forward. In this episode of The Fleet Code, we dive into the future of autonomous vehicles (AVs) with special guests from Isuzu and Gatik to explore their partnership aimed at revolutionizing middle-mile logistics through self-driving technology.This episode uncovers the current state of AV technology, the strategic focus on middle-mile routes, and the safety considerations that are paramount in making this technology viable for fleets. Whether you're curious about the practical applications of AVs today or wondering how they might impact your fleet in the future, this episode offers valuable insights and expert advice on navigating this transformative trend.View a transcription and show notes for this episode here -> Takeaways from this episode: The current application, middle-mile logistics, is paving the way to more advanced or intricate applications. When deciding which new and emerging technologies to add to your fleet, you need to first consider what problems need to be solved in your fleet.Even in the AV landscape, your job remains the same: maximize the profitability of your fleet operation while promoting a culture of safety.Guests: Adam Campbell, Senior Manager of Safety, Innovation and Impact, GatikBrian Tabel, Assistant VP of Marketing, Isuzu Commercial Truck of AmericaAdditional Links and Resources:About the Gatik + Isuzu Partnership (press release)The Importance of Understanding Different Fleet Technologies (blog)How Fleets can Take Advantage of Incoming Automotive Technologies (blog)

Artificial Intelligence in Industry with Daniel Faggella
Use Cases in Driving Automotive Efficiencies with Tire Data Collection - with Chris Helsel of Goodyear

Artificial Intelligence in Industry with Daniel Faggella

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2024 16:58


Today's guest is Chris Helsel, Senior Vice President of Global Operations and Chief Technology Officer at The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company. Chris returns to the program to explore use cases in tire intelligence and what they can tell us about the future of driving transportation efficiencies with AI, from maintenance to autonomous vehicles. Later, Chris delves into the strategy behind Goodyear's investments in seed-to-growth age startups like the rideshare platform Revel and the autonomous middle-mile delivery company Gatik. If you've enjoyed or benefited from some of the insights of this episode, consider leaving us a five-star review on Apple Podcasts, and let us know what you learned, found helpful, or liked most about this show!

JAPAN WUT? Podcast
Japan Wut 162 "AI SURVEILLANCE AWARDS"

JAPAN WUT? Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2024


Weaponized Drones to make more appearances in Asia Wars — Are the drones up to snuff? And rewarding engineers who can track people from place to place in AI camera networks — What's that all about?Follow the Podcast: Twitter / Facebook Page / InstagramOfficial Website, please share: matthewpmbigelow.comShow NotesSUPPLY CHAIN WARMarcos says Philippines won't be intimidated amid China rowNissan to close auto plant in China amid intensifying EV price war200 mil. tons of rare metal rocks found in seabed off Japan islandJapan space agency suffers multiple cyberattacks, data leak suspectedUS doubling down on drone swarm war for TaiwanSOCIETY 5.0ITOCHU Announces Investment in Gatik, a US Logistics Service Provider Using Self-Driving TrucksNEC's facial recognition system adopted for admission and payment at Osaka ExpoGlass Recycling Gets a Boost with AI-Powered SortingSoftBank's Son sets ambition to realize 'super' AI in 10 yearsGoogle, University of Tokyo to launch AI project to solve regional issuesFaraway robots help workers who struggle to leave their homesWe won second place in the international image recognition competition "AI City Challenge Track 1: Multi-Camera People Tracking" at CVPR2024!We received the highest rating in the world for accuracy!

FreightCasts
WHAT THE TRUCK?!? EP728 Uber Freight and Aurora team up on autonomous Drivers-as-a-Service

FreightCasts

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2024 45:28


On episode 728 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by Truck Tech's Alan Adler to break down the autonomous trucking deal between Aurora and Uber Freight. We'll look into the good, the bad and the ugly of Drivers-as-a-Service. Continuing in autonomy, we'll also look into Gatik's strides toward mass production of autonomous trucks.  It's Christmas in July so Reliance Partners is Haulin' for the Holidays. Jessie Merritt tells us all about the fundraiser that they're doing along with Tennessee Trucking Association and the Young Professionals Council. Qued's enigmatic Tom Curee jumps on the show to talk about the company's new scheduling API partnership, and he'll also share with us how to remove a swarm of bees from your house. Plus, what to do when your trailer is on fire; dump truck takes a dump; tender rejects hit 2-year highs; Dali sails again and more. Watch on YouTube Check out the WTT merch store Visit our sponsor Subscribe to the WTT newsletter Apple Podcasts Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What The Truck?!?
Uber Freight and Aurora team up on autonomous Drivers-as-a-Service

What The Truck?!?

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2024 45:28


On episode 728 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by Truck Tech's Alan Adler to break down the autonomous trucking deal between Aurora and Uber Freight. We'll look into the good, the bad and the ugly of Drivers-as-a-Service. Continuing in autonomy, we'll also look into Gatik's strides toward mass production of autonomous trucks.  It's Christmas in July so Reliance Partners is Haulin' for the Holidays. Jessie Merritt tells us all about the fundraiser that they're doing along with Tennessee Trucking Association and the Young Professionals Council. Qued's enigmatic Tom Curee jumps on the show to talk about the company's new scheduling API partnership, and he'll also share with us how to remove a swarm of bees from your house. Plus, what to do when your trailer is on fire; dump truck takes a dump; tender rejects hit 2-year highs; Dali sails again and more. Watch on YouTube Check out the WTT merch store Visit our sponsor Subscribe to the WTT newsletter Apple Podcasts Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

FreightCasts
Truck Tech EP58 Gatik's middle-mile autonomy experience grows as competition focuses on long haul

FreightCasts

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2024 25:39


Guest: Apeksha Kumavat, Gatik co-founder and chief engineer Topic: With no competitors in the rearview mirror, Gatik is building its lead in short-haul, middle-mile autonomous trucking toward mass production with Isuzu in 2027. Follow the Truck Tech Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

KQED’s Forum
The Good, Bad and Annoying as Autonomous Vehicle Services Expand

KQED’s Forum

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2024 55:47


It's been almost a year since robotaxi companies Waymo and Cruise expanded their operations to offer fully driverless ride services in San Francisco. Testing human-free vehicles in urban environments has proven challenging, with incidents ranging from gaffs like a driverless car stumped by parade traffic to deep safety concerns that led GM to suspend Cruise's autonomous operations last fall. After a wave of driverless hype, and criticism – where does the industry stand today? We'll speak with a research engineer who has been studying the promise of autonomous vehicles for half a century, and an investigative reporter tracking the data and the blindspots of these robots on our roads. Guests: Bigad Shaban, senior investigative reporter, NBC Bay Area Steven Shladover, research engineer, Institute of Transportation Studies, University of California-Berkeley Philip Reinckens, senior vice president of commercialization and operations, Gatik

Automotive News Weekend Drive
June 3, 2024 | Toyota posts robust sales gains; Gatik's Arjun Narang

Automotive News Weekend Drive

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2024 17:36


June 3, 2024 | Toyota posts robust sales gains; Gatik's Arjun Narang by Automotive News

Shift: A podcast about mobility
Gatik's Arjun Narang firms up plans to scale self-driving trucks

Shift: A podcast about mobility

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2024 47:32


The co-founder and chief technology officer details the latest developments in the company's driverless operations and shares how customers are replacing Class 8 big rigs with Gatik's box trucks on repeatable, “Middle Mile” routes.

SAE Tomorrow Today
222. Setting the Standard in Autonomous Middle Mile Delivery

SAE Tomorrow Today

Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2024 33:39


Autonomous box trucks that can move goods on short-haul B2B routes? It's possible – and North America's largest grocers, retailers, distributors, and e-commerce platforms are unlocking the benefits. . As the leader in autonomous middle mile delivery, Gatik is improving supply chain efficiency with their fleet of medium duty, class 3-7 autonomous box trucks. By moving goods safely and efficiently between distribution centers, fulfillment centers, stores and warehouses, Gatik is optimizing regional distribution networks for major customers like Walmart, Kroger, Loblaw, Tyson Foods, and Pitney Bowes. . With operations across multiple markets including Texas, Arkansas and Ontario, Gatik has more than 60 trucks on the road today and operates the largest revenue-generating commercial fleet of autonomous trucks on the continent. . To learn more, we sat down with Dr. Adam Campbell, Senior Manager, Safety Innovation and Impact, to discuss the company's safety-first approach to the development and commercialization of autonomous middle-mile delivery and how Gatik will evolve over the next decade. . We'd love to hear from you. Share your comments, questions and ideas for future topics and guests to podcast@sae.org. Don't forget to take a moment to follow SAE Tomorrow Today—a podcast where we discuss emerging technology and trends in mobility with the leaders, innovators and strategists making it all happen—and give us a review on your preferred podcasting platform. . Follow SAE on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube. Follow host Grayson Brulte on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram.

FreightCasts
Truck Tech EP55 Isuzu's 40th anniversary and an autonomous truck partnership with Gatik

FreightCasts

Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2024 27:08


Isuzu and Gatik will build medium-duty autonomous trucks for sale around 2027, expanding the use of Isuzu's F-Series as the basis for the middle mile driverless trucks Gatik operates in Texas and Ontario, Canada. Japan's Isuzu is also investing $30 million in Gatik. Oh, and there's a new version of Isuzu's craft beer truck, too. Follow the Truck Tech Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Logistics Matters with DC VELOCITY
Guest: Melanie Nuce-Hilton of GS1 US on 2D barcode benefits; The latest on autonomous trucks; Freight markets remain sluggish

Logistics Matters with DC VELOCITY

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2024 25:23


Our guest on this week's episode is Melanie Nuce-Hilton, senior vice president, innovation and partnerships, at GS1 US. The world has long used barcodes for data tracking and transactions – we see them stamped on nearly every product we buy. However, new standards are being introduced to replace the humble bar code with more sophisticated codes that can contain much more data. We talk about the benefits and use cases for the newer 2D types of barcodes.We've been hearing about the potential for autonomous self-driving trucks for a few years now. The technology could be applied in transportation and could ease driver shortages. There have been a number of pilot programs for testing autonomous vehicles, but we also see some opposition to their adoption over concerns of safety. Today we share some of the latest news concerning these autonomous technologies. Speakers at this year's SMC3 JumpStart conference in Atlanta shared their views that the challenging conditions that have plagued freight markets for the past couple of years will continue in 2024 – but that the volatility will diminish as the year progresses. We share details on what they had to say.CSCMP's Supply Chain Xchange  also offers a podcast series called Supply Chain in the Fast Lane.  It is co-produced with the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals.  Go to your favorite podcast platform to subscribe and to listen to past and future episodes.Articles and resources mentioned in this episode:GS1 USRyder and Kodiak open autonomous truck port in HoustonTeamsters and police opposed South Dakota bill allowing autonomous vehiclesSluggish outlook prevails, freight leaders sayGet episode transcriptsVisit Supply Chain XchangeListen to CSCMP and Supply Chain Quarterly's Supply Chain in the Fast Lane podcastSend feedback about this podcast to podcast@agilebme.comPodcast is sponsored by: ApteanOther linksAbout DC VELOCITYSubscribe to DC VELOCITYSign up for our FREE newslettersAdvertise with DC VELOCITYTop 10 Supply Chain Management Podcasts

Logistics Matters with DC VELOCITY
Guest: Chirag Modi of Blue Yonder on White House initiatives to strengthen domestic supply chains; The logistics economy dipped down last month; What will it take to see autonomous trucks at scale?

Logistics Matters with DC VELOCITY

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2023 17:27


Our guest on this week's episode is Chirag Modi, corporate VP of industry strategy at Blue Yonder. Last week the Biden administration unveiled more plans to strengthen our domestic supply chains, with the goals of making them more resilient.  Our guest shares some details on these initiatives and how they may impact our supply chains.Economic activity in the logistics industry fell in November following three months of steady increases; that's according to the latest Logistics Managers' Index report (LMI), which was released this past Tuesday. We look behind the numbers at what they mean for the economy and the supply chain industry.We keep hearing of the promise of self-driving truck and cars, but it has been a tough year for autonomous vehicle companies. A few have hit major speed bumps in developing their technologies. Yet, there are a few bright spots as these technologies are tested and advanced. We look at what it may take before we see deployment in large numbers of autonomous vehicles.CSCMP's Supply Chain Quarterly  also offers a podcast series called Supply Chain in the Fast Lane.  It is co-produced with the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals.  The current series features Transportation Tech. Go to your favorite podcast platform to subscribe and to listen to past and future episodes.Articles and resources mentioned in this episode:Blue YonderLogistics economy contracted in NovemberTorc to use data from Uber Freight to develop autonomous trucking networkGet episode transcriptsVisit Supply Chain QuarterlyListen to CSCMP and Supply Chain Quarterly's Supply Chain in the Fast Lane podcastListen to Supply Chain Quarterly's Top 10 Supply Chain Threats podcastSend feedback about this podcast to podcast@dcvelocity.comPodcast is sponsored by: PERCOther linksAbout DC VELOCITYSubscribe to DC VELOCITYSign up for our FREE newslettersAdvertise with DC VELOCITYTop 10 Supply Chain Management Podcasts

The Tech Trek
Challenges and Skills Required in Developing Autonomous Vehicles

The Tech Trek

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2023 27:10


In this episode, Engin Anil, the VP of Software Engineering at Gatik, joins the podcast to discuss the complexities and challenges in the autonomous vehicle space. Amir and Engin explore the sophistication of autonomous vehicle technology and the need to build confidence and trust in these vehicles. The episode sheds light on the intricate nature of coding for autonomous vehicles, comparing it to the coding required for Boeing or Airbus airplanes. Tune in to gain insights into the impacts and complexities of autonomous vehicles and the software behind them. Highlights: [00:01:05] Complexity of autonomous vehicles.  [00:05:48] Differentiating between vehicles.  [00:10:38] Transferable skills in computer vision.  [00:13:41] Ramp up on history  [00:18:04] Cross-disciplinary work in perception.  [00:19:13] Perception problem in AI algorithms.  [00:23:01] The magnitude of ambition. Guest: Engin Anil is the VP of Software Engineering at Gatik. Engin focuses on operational excellence in autonomous technology and robotics by hyper-focusing organizations on what is important. He empowers engineering, product, and operations teams to take products to market quicker by rapid development and customer feedback iterations. He bridges his teams and executive leadership, ensuring open communications. Engin creates a safe environment where people can lean on both individual and team strengths while continuing to learn and grow. Engin earned a PhD from Carnegie Mellon University. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ebanil/ --- Thank you so much for checking out this episode of The Tech Trek, and we would appreciate it if you would take a minute to rate and review us on your favorite podcast player. Want to learn more about us? Head over at https://www.elevano.com Have questions or want to cover specific topics with our future guests? Please message me at https://www.linkedin.com/in/amirbormand (Amir Bormand)

The Future of Supply Chain: a Dynamo Ventures Podcast
#167: The Use of AI in Automating the Middle Mile with Apeksha Kumavat of Gatik

The Future of Supply Chain: a Dynamo Ventures Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2023 28:53


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/

The Road to Autonomy
Episode 156 | The Road to Profitable Autonomy, A Conversation with Alan Ohnsman, Forbes

The Road to Autonomy

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2023 55:25


Alan Ohnsman, Senior Editor, Forbes joined Grayson Brulte on The Road to Autonomy podcast to discuss Gatik and the road to profitable autonomy. The conversation begins with Alan and Grayson discussing AB 316 — the future of autonomous trucking in California. The State wants to support the tech and get it out there, and sees the benefits of that. But at the same time you have active opposition from a very powerful labor group that represents a lot of truckers in the State of California. – Alan OhnsmanThe conversation expands from policy to the future of AI and Gatik, a middle-mile autonomous trucking start-up that is on the road to profitable autonomy. Gatik is a company that did not raise billions of dollars, and Gatik did not come out of the gate saying were going to use autonomy for everything. We are going to do robotaxi, we are going to do trucking, we are going to do food deliveries, you name it, we are going to do it. They focused on one thing — middle-mile delivery from a distribution center to a large retail store, that's it. Nothing else. – Alan OhnsmanCompared to their peers that have raised billions in capital, Gatik has raised a mere modest $120 million. To achieve their goals, the company does not need billions as they are highly disciplined when it comes to operating the business. For every contract that Gatik signs with a customer, each vehicle that goes into service is contractually guaranteed revenue of $200,000 per year. For every 100 vehicles the company puts into service, the company will generate $20 million in yearly revenue. At this time, Gatik currently has 50 vehicles in service, generating $10 million in yearly revenue. Gatik is forecasting that the company could potentially be profitable within as little as two to three years (2025-2026). As the company ramps up towards profitability, they are going to gradually start expanding to highway driving in addition to city streets. Their goal is to overtime, they will move into highway trucking. They will move into Class-8 trucking, they will move into other types of delivery services that they are not doing now, and it's going to be this gradual evolution of the business. All of it is premised on the fact that it has to a revenue generator. – Alan OhnsmanLooking to the future, Gatik will not explore a potential IPO until the company is profitable on a GAAP basis. Rounding out the conversation, Grayson and Alan discuss the autonomous trucking industry as a whole and the Waymo Via shutdown. Wrapping up the conversation, Grayson and Alan discuss licensing and the future of Zoox.Chapters:0:00 The Road to Autonomy Index0:56 The Road to Autonomy Introduction 1:23 AB 316 and Autonomous Trucks in California 6:01 AI and the Push Back from Unions 10:39 Gatik and The Road to Profitable Autonomy42:58 Licensing the Waymo Driver 45:16 Future of Zoox?50:10 Future of Autonomy Recorded on Monday, August 28, 2023--------About The Road to AutonomyThe Road to Autonomy® is a leading source of data, insight and commentary on autonomous vehicles and logistics. The company has three businesses: The Road to Autonomy Indices, with Standard and Poor's Dow Jones Indices as the custom calculation agent; Media, which includes The Road to Autonomy Podcast and The Road to Autonomy's This Week In The Index; and The Road to Autonomy Research and Consulting Services.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Smart Driving Cars Podcast
Smart Driving Cars: The Future Networked Car (episode 309)

Smart Driving Cars Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2023 60:55


Following the The Future Networked Car ITU Symposium, committee member and moderator Michael Sena joins Alain and Fred for episode 309 of Smart Driving Cars. And a National Disability Institute study on how autonomous mobility could help millions join the workforce. Plus GM Cruise, Gatik and Krogers, Baidu and more. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/smartdrivingcars/support

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FreightCasts
Truck Tech EP09 Kroger latest customer for Gatik autonomous grocery deliveries

FreightCasts

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2023 5:55


As Gatik prepares to autonomously move groceries around Dallas for Kroger, Truck Tech catches up on the middle-mile driverless business with Gatik co-founder and CEO Gautam Narang.Follow the Truck Tech PodcastOther FreightWaves Shows

FreightCasts
Truck Tech EP04 Truck Tech live from Manifest

FreightCasts

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2023 25:30


Guests: Mike Plasencia, Ryder System Inc., and Sam Saad, Gatik Inc.Video from Daimler Truck North America's  reveal of its Super Truck 2 prototype at Manifest in Las Vegas and a discussion on lessons learned by Ryder and Gatik in working together on middle-mile autonomous trucking plus Ryder's perspective on its partnerships with multiple Class 8 autonomous trucking startups.Follow the Truck Tech PodcastOther FreightWaves Shows

The Road to Autonomy
Episode 124 | 2023 Autonomous Vehicle Market Outlook, A Conversation with David Welch, Bloomberg

The Road to Autonomy

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2023 43:52


David Welch, Detroit Bureau Chief, Bloomberg and Author of Charging Ahead, General Motors, Mary Bara, and the Reinvention of an American Icon joined Grayson Brulte on The Road To Autonomy Podcast to discuss his 2023 outlook on the autonomous vehicle market. The conversation begins with David sharing his outlook for the autonomous vehicle market in 2023. David shares his thoughts on the market and insights into how investors are currently valuing autonomous vehicle companies.As the conversation evolves, Grayson asks David if it is time for Aurora to split the business in two and focus solely on autonomous trucking. I think there is so much of a focus on their trucking side that for all practical purposes it's one company. I do not know that they need to split it, because I do not know if there is enough activity going on on the other side to make a difference. – David WelchIf Cruise and Waymo build a large enough of a lead in robotaxi deployments, there is the possibility that Aurora becomes a technology company for the trucking industry. If Aurora's stock continues to decline, while at the sametime their technology continues to improve, a traditional trucking company could make a move and acquire Aurora. With all the moves being made in the autonomous vehicle industry, Microsoft is steadily making strategic investments that will help drive the growth of the company's Azure cloud platform. Over the last 18 months, Microsoft has invested in Cruise, Gatik and Spartan Radar. Microsoft, this is not a venture cap fund, they have to see something before they put money in it. It's a good sign for anyone who gets funded by them.– David WelchMicrosoft has an advantage when it comes to other cloud providers as the company does not have an in-house autonomous vehicle program. Amazon has a program with Zoox and Alphabet has a program with Waymo. For awhile, Zoox was at the forefront of every autonomous vehicle conversation, and then slowly overtime the company has quietly disappeared from the AV dialogue. What are Amazon's plans for Zoox? Grayson and David discuss what Amazon's plans for Zoox could be. Could Zoox's autonomous technology be integrated into Amazon's Rivian delivery vans? It's a possibility as Amazon is major investor in Rivian. Another major question in the market is what happens to Lyft? Who steps in and buys the company? It's not a profitable business. It's way too expensive for what it is right now for anyone to buy it. – David WelchOr could an airline possibly step in and buy Lyft and integrate the company into their passenger operations? If they were to do this, the airline would need an autonomous vehicle strategy. Taking a broader look at the AV industry, David and Grayson discuss Motional and the company's strategy to scale. Does Motional have enough capital to scale and compete against Cruise and Waymo?Then there is the second tier of autonomous vehicle companies led by May Mobility. May's strategy to operate in rural suburban areas that lack public transit is winning over politicians, riders and investors as the company scales in these areas. I think it's a very interesting company. – David WelchTesla is also an interesting company. Looking to the future does Tesla open the Dojo platform and does the company create a true SUV? Grayson and David discuss the possibilities. Wrapping up the conversation, David shares his thoughts on what he sees happening in the autonomous vehicle market over the next 12 months. Follow The Road To Autonomy on Apple PodcastsFollow The Road To Autonomy on LinkedInFollow The Road To Autonomy on TwitterRecorded on Tuesday, January 10, 2023See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

PAVEcast: A conversation about autonomous vehicles
PAVEcast: Gatik's 2023 Forecast Live from CES

PAVEcast: A conversation about autonomous vehicles

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2023 15:50


PAVE member Gatik is an AV trucking company focused on the “middle-mile,” delivering goods from fulfillment centers to pick-up points such as retail stores and distribution centers. The company has seen significant growth and has announced major partnerships, including with Walmart in the U.S. and Loblaw in Canada.We wanted to hear more about what's on the horizon for Gatik, so we sat down with Rich Steiner, Gatik's Head of Policy and Communication, on the convention floor of CES in Las Vegas. In this episode of the PAVEcast, Steiner shared where Gatik is headed in 2023 and their vision for expansion and scaling in the future. He discussed how companies like Gatik fit into supply chain management and shared Gatik's approach to safety, regulation, inclement weather, and more.Tune in for this wide-ranging conversation with Gatik at CES! 

The Road to Autonomy
Episode 115 | Ushering in the Era of Autonomous Commerce, A Conversation with Rich Steiner, Gatik

The Road to Autonomy

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2022 40:55


Rich Steiner, Head of Policy & Communications, Gatik joined Grayson Brulte on The Road to Autonomy Podcast to discuss how Gatik is ushering in the era of autonomous commerce through policy innovations and partnerships.The conversation begins with Rich discussing how Gatik approached the mid-term election from a policy perspective. Gatik's priorities at the Federal level will remain the same. There is a huge amount of work to be done at the Federal level to continue promoting our agenda and that of the broader AV trucking industry and the benefits that we can provide from an economic, safety, and societal perspective. – Rich Steiner On the State level, Gatik was able to successfully demonstrate the benefits of autonomous vehicles in support of SB313 in the Kansas State Legislature. When Governor Kelly signed the bill on May 13, 2002, autonomous vehicles were able to legally operate on public roads in the State. A successful triumph for the entire autonomous vehicle industry.While the bill in Kansas was a triumph, there is an inconsistent policy approach to autonomous vehicles, as autonomous vehicles cannot legally operate in all 50 States. With Gatik currently operating in Arkansas, Kansas, Louisiana and Texas, Grayson asks Rich if a national autonomous vehicle framework is needed at this time to help Gatik scale its operations.It's a hugely important piece of the strategy. – Rich Steiner While a national autonomous vehicle framework is important, there has not been an overwhelming bipartisan support for a framework to date. The question is, how can we overcome this impasse to ensure that The United States continues to lead on the development and the deployment of autonomous vehicles? It could happen at the ballot box as consumers begin to reap the benefits of lower costs of goods and increased safety on the roadways and vote for politicians that want a national framework that benefits society. Autonomy will benefit all aspects of society and autonomy will not just be constrained to the United States as Gatik has expanded to Toronto, Ontario, Canada where they have a partnership with Loblaw. Canada was chosen as the first international expansion for Gatik because of the tech ecosystem and talent pool in the province of Ontario.The common denominator between Gatik's operations in the United States and Canada are their world-class partnerships with big-box retailers. In the Canada there is Loblaw and in the United States there is Walmart. Both Loblaw and Walmart have experienced the supply chain crunch and the demand by customers to pick up their goods with-in an hour of ordering them online, creating stress on their current inventory systems. Gatik offered the right solution at the right time.We presented a solution to the retail industry, e-commerce space at a time when they needed that solution and that's why some of our partnerships came together so quickly. – Rich Steiner It's a solution that is in use today in Arkansas as Gatik operates a fully autonomous 7.1 mile route from a Walmart dark store to a Walmart retail store on a daily basis. It's a seamless integrated efficient solution. – Rich Steiner Wrapping up the conversation, Rich shares his thoughts on the future of autonomy.Follow The Road To Autonomy on Apple PodcastsFollow The Road To Autonomy on LinkedInFollow The Road To Autonomy on TwitterRecorded on Tuesday, October 25, 2022See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Winning In Asia: A ZoZo Go Podcast
Reilly Brennan, Co-Founder, Trucks Venture Capital. The Most Consequential Week in Autonomous Vehicles Since 2007 - Part 1

Winning In Asia: A ZoZo Go Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2022 29:34


Scour the planet and you are unlikely to find anyone who knows the business of autonomous vehicles (AVs & ADAS) better than Reilly Brennan, Co-Founder, Trucks Venture Capital. Over the past ten years, Brennan has taken rides in more than 100 autonomous vehicles. He and his partners at Trucks Venture Capital have also invested in dozens of startups in the AV ecosystem, including leading innovators like Gatik, May Mobility, AEye and NuTonomy. In this week's Driving With Dunne conversation, Brennan reveals why his recent 40 minute ride in a Cruise robotaxi through the streets of San Francisco was a mind-altering experience. What acts of technological magichad Cruise managed to perform? Where had Cruise broken through? Brennan also lays out in vivid terms the crucial distinction every driver should make between autonomous cars and vehicles that are enhanced through advanced driver assistance systems. #DrivingWithDunne / #ZozoGo https://twitter.com/Dunne_ZoZoGohttps://www.instagram.com/zo.zo.go/?hl=enhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-dunne-a696901a/

SAE Tomorrow Today
131. Accelerating Innovation Across the Supply Chain

SAE Tomorrow Today

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2022 28:34


Trucking, logistics and technology. The intersection of these three critical segments is creating disruption—and opportunity—across the supply chain. . Leading logistics and transportation company, Ryder, is capitalizing on recent advances in technology with the launch of RyderVentures, a venture capital fund focused on investing in startups with the potential to revolutionize the supply chain. By piloting new innovation, RyderVentures is forming strategic alliances and shaping the future of logistics. . We sat down with Mike Plasencia, Group Director of New Product Strategy and Managing Director of RyderVentures, to discuss recent investments in Gatik and Baton (which was acquired by Ryder), the impact of autonomous vehicles, and tackling disruption across the supply chain. . We'd love to hear from you. Share your comments, questions and ideas for future topics and guests to podcast@sae.org. Don't forget to take a moment to follow SAE Tomorrow Today (and give us a review) on your preferred podcasting platform. . Follow SAE on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube. Follow host Grayson Brulte on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram.

The Decibel
Loblaw's driverless trucks hit the road

The Decibel

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2022 18:45


There's an experiment under way on the roadways around the Greater Toronto Area. Loblaw Companies Ltd. has partnered with autonomous vehicle company Gatik and is using five driverless delivery trucks to ship products around. And since August, they haven't had a human ‘safety driver' on board.The Globe and Mail's retail reporter Susan Krashinsky Robertson discusses how the technology for these driverless trucks works, why Loblaw is investing in the technology and what this means for shoppers and the grocery industry in Canada.Questions? Comments? Ideas? E-mail us at thedecibel@globeandmail.com

The AI Podcast
Reinventing the Wheel: Gatik's Apeksha Kumavat Accelerates Autonomous Delivery - Ep. 178

The AI Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2022 32:30


As consumers expect faster, cheaper deliveries, companies are turning to AI to rethink how they move goods. Foremost among these new systems are “hub-and-spoke,” or middle-mile, operations, where companies place distribution centers closer to retail operations for quicker access to inventory. However, faster delivery is just part of the equation. These systems must also be low cost for consumers. Autonomous delivery company Gatik seeks to provide lasting solutions for faster and cheaper shipping. By automating the routes between the hub — the distribution center — and the spokes — retail stores — these operations can run around the clock efficiently and with minimal investment. Gatik co-founder and Chief Engineer Apeksha Kumavat joined NVIDIA's Katie Burke Washabaugh on the latest episode of the AI Podcast to walk through how the company is developing autonomous trucks for middle-mile delivery. https://blogs.nvidia.com/blog/2022/09/14/gatik-podcast/

RoadWorthy Drive Podcast
High Tech Coffee Shop; Autonomous Big Rig Update; EV Demand in Rural America

RoadWorthy Drive Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2022 39:42


Would you buy coffee served by a robot?  Especially if you could eliminate the line?  Backed by some heavy hitting venture capital,  Blank Street Coffee is testing the concept.  With the progress being made on the open road, its time for an autonomous big rig update - we fill you in on what is going on.  Finally, think EV demand is just in big cities?  Guess again!  We begin a conversation about the coming of age of EVs in Rural America. 

RoadWorthy Drive Podcast
REVIEW: 2022 Subaru Forester Wilderness SUV; Banning Fossil Fuels in Buildings; New York's Congestion Pricing Plan

RoadWorthy Drive Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2022 39:18


Ken reviews the Subaru Forester Wilderness SUV; we discuss the current situation regarding the development and roll out of autonomous Class 8 big rig trucks; and we investigate the growing demand for EVs in Rural America.

The Road to Autonomy
Episode 100 | Market Consolidation

The Road to Autonomy

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2022 49:50


David Welch, Detroit Bureau Chief, Bloomberg and Author of Charging Ahead, General Motors, Mary Bara, and the Reinvention of an American Icon joined Grayson Brulte on The Road To Autonomy Podcast to discuss market consolidation in the electric and autonomous vehicle markets along with his new book.The conversation begins with David sharing his thoughts on market consolidation in the autonomous vehicle market and who he thinks could potentially be acquired.Not all of these companies have to sell right now, but if capital markets stay as tight as they are, I think you are going to see a lot of action there. – David WelchOn the electric vehicle side of the equation, EV start-ups are having a hard time raising cash and when they successful raise capital, the capital is expensive. Some of the EV companies are spreading themselves too thin by focusing on multiple markets instead of having a a singular focus on developing a great electric vehicle. A subset of the electric vehicle market that is becoming over saturated is the last-mile electric van delivery market as GM scales BrightDrop and Ford scales their E-Transit van.Anyone trying to get into this business, including Rivian, they are going to have a tough time because Ford and GM not only have vans that are already being built, they have the industrial prowess and the factories to make a big go of it. – David WelchOutside of the electrification of vans, GM has made several savvy moves by acquiring Cruise and Marain among other all the while preparing for the future of mobility which will be on-demand, electric and autonomous. From an economics standpoint, GM is funding Cruise to the tune of $1 billion a year and Ford and VW are investing significant funds into Argo each and every year. The big question is, how long will GM continue to fund Cruise and how long will Ford/VW continue to fund Argo? David shares his thoughts on what the future could hold for Cruise and Argo and when GM and Ford will further tap outside investors and/or spin out the divisions once they start generating significant revenue. Waymo similar to Cruise is generating revenue from their robo-taxi business in addition to their Waymo Via trucking logistics business. Grayson asks David: what will it take and when does he think Alphabet will have their Amazon AWS moment and breakout Waymo earnings for the first time? I do not know if it's monetary or has a number on it, I think it's more a strategic thing. – David WelchWhile this will be a strategic decision, the bigger question at present time, do the autonomous vehicle companies have the right executive leadership to commercialize, scale and eventually run a profitable business? Grayson and David discuss the current state of management talent and why Cruise's competitive commercial advantage could be the executives who joined from Delta and Southwest.Commercializing an AV company to running a profitable AV company requires a different set of management skills. While management will play a key role, a larger question is; will the robo-taxi business ever be profitable in it's current state? This is not a high-margin business. It's just one that they can do and has the potential to get very big in terms of revenue. – David WelchLooking at different commercial models, do we get to the point where one of the large AV developers pivots from operating a robo-taxi business to operating a licensing business? Possibly. I think there is a business there. – David WelchBased on the way Waymo is currently structured and being owned by a large technology company instead of an auto manufacturer, it's a possibility. Grayson offers that the service could be called Waymo Drive and offered as a monthly add-on option for JLR vehicles. The core software would run on Google Cloud, leading to increased revenue in a division that is under Wall Street pressure to gain more marketshare. Or there is Walmart which is currently battling high-inflation make a move to acquire an autonomous trucking company with the long-term goal of lowering operating expenses? Grayson and David discuss as Walmart kicked the tires on acquiring Zoox prior to Amazon buying the company. Would Walmart consider acquiring Gatik?I do not think they are going to want to necessarily own these assets if they do not have to, they just need the benefits of it. – David WelchStaying on the topic of Wall Street, could SoftBank which is the second largest shareholder of Aurora with an 11.8% stake, force the company to split in two by merging the trucking side of the business with Uber Freight of which they are a 3.18% owner (of Uber) and possibly selling the car side of the business to Toyota which owns 6.72% of Aurora? Grayson and David discuss if this is possible and would it create long-term shareholder value?Or could a U.S. Class 1 Railroad make a move and look to acquire an autonomous trucking to expand their railroad operations by connecting the trains to autonomous trucks? The big question again is, does a U.S. Class 1 Railroad they have to own the company?The only reason railroad or anybody buys this is if It looks like they can no longer get access to the technology they need to work this into some sort of intermodal system. – David WelchWrapping up the conversation, David discusses his new book Charging Ahead, General Motors, Mary Bara, and the Reinvention of an American Icon.Recorded on Thursday, August 11, 2022Follow The Road To Autonomy on Apple Podcasts Follow The Road To Autonomy on TwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Pulp & Paper Radio International
Wire Side Chat -- June 2022

Pulp & Paper Radio International

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2022 7:00


Welcome to Wire Side Chat, Pulp & Paper Radio International's monthly show offering insights into the pulp and paper industry worldwide. This month, we talk about California startup called Gatik striking a deal with Georgia-Pacific and parent Koch Industries to supply autonomous delivery trucks for B2B deliveries. Wire Side Chat is hosted by Helen Roush, executive vice president of Paperitalo Publications, joined by Steve Roush, vice president, editor and publisher and Jim Thompson, founder.

Automotive News Weekend Drive
June 7, 2022 | Today's headlines and Nissan North America's Mike Colleran

Automotive News Weekend Drive

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2022 16:48


Toyota's Bob Carter will retire. NHTSA investigates reports of Honda Pilot engine failures. And self-driving truck startup Gatik inks a deal to serve Sam's Club locations. Plus, Nissan North America Senior Vice President Mike Colleran talks about the redesigned Z and the company's identity heading into the EV revolution.

FreightCasts
Fireside Chat: Gatik - Future of Supply Chain

FreightCasts

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2022 15:12


Gautam Narang, CEO & Co-Founder at Gatik, and Arjun Narang, Co-Founder & CTO at Gatik, are joined by Grace Sharkey, Staff Writer at FreightWaves, in this fireside chat on day 1 of the Future of Supply Chain Conference in Northwest Arkansas.With more than 60 years of experience in logistics innovation, Dunavant is a family-owned business that has the knowledge to ensure global and domestic shipping practices are efficient and effective. Dunavant generates supply chain proficiency with outstanding, attentive, and expedient customer service. For more information, visit Dunavant.com.Follow FreightWaves on Apple PodcastsFollow FreightWaves on SpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts

FreightWaves LIVE: An Events Podcast
Fireside Chat: Gatik

FreightWaves LIVE: An Events Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2022 14:56


Gautam Narang, CEO & Co-Founder at Gatik, and Arjun Narang, Co-Founder & CTO at Gatik, are joined by Grace Sharkey, Staff Writer at FreightWaves, in this fireside chat on day 1 of the Future of Supply Chain Conference in Northwest Arkansas.Follow FreightWaves on Apple PodcastsFollow FreightWaves on SpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts

FreightCasts
Industry Keynote: Gatik - Future of Supply Chain

FreightCasts

Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2022 16:12


Gautam Narang, CEO & Co-Founder of Gatik, discusses autonomous trucking in the middle mile during day 2 of the Future of Supply Chain Conference in Northwest Arkansas.With more than 60 years of experience in logistics innovation, Dunavant is a family-owned business that has the knowledge to ensure global and domestic shipping practices are efficient and effective. Dunavant generates supply chain proficiency with outstanding, attentive, and expedient customer service. For more information, visit Dunavant.com.Follow FreightWaves on Apple PodcastsFollow FreightWaves on SpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts

FreightCasts
Will freight be a multiverse of madness forever? EP445 WHAT THE TRUCK?!?

FreightCasts

Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2022 54:40


On today's episode Dooner and The Dude are talking about supply chains never returning to normal. Will geopolitical strife, ESG and Freedom Trade keep logistics in legendary difficulty mode forever?The Elmer Lindamood CDL Training Scholarship Touch-A-Truck event is going down in Farmersville, Texas, and we've got the town's mayor to tell us how he got companies like Gatik involved. Joining us is Bryon Wiebold, of Tenstreet industry relations and the mayor of Farmersville.Glynn Spangenberg, chief commercial officer at Locomation, talks about how autonomous trucking company business models work.Veteran trucker Shane Brown talks about running a small fleet in these market conditions.Plus, Operation Fly Formula takes to the skies; a Pennsylvania trucking company gives out free baby formula; the spread between diesel and spot widens; #FOSC22 cowbell and wheelbarrow competitions; and more idiots in four-wheelers. Visit our sponsorSubscribe to the WTT newsletterApple PodcastsSpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts

What The Truck?!?
Will freight be a multiverse of madness forever?

What The Truck?!?

Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2022 54:24


On today's episode Dooner and The Dude are talking about supply chains never returning to normal. Will geopolitical strife, ESG and Freedom Trade keep logistics in legendary difficulty mode forever?The Elmer Lindamood CDL Training Scholarship Touch-A-Truck event is going down in Farmersville, Texas, and we've got the town's mayor to tell us how he got companies like Gatik involved. Joining us is Bryon Wiebold, of Tenstreet industry relations and the mayor of Farmersville.Glynn Spangenberg, chief commercial officer at Locomation, talks about how autonomous trucking company business models work.Veteran trucker Shane Brown talks about running a small fleet in these market conditions.Plus, Operation Fly Formula takes to the skies; a Pennsylvania trucking company gives out free baby formula; the spread between diesel and spot widens; #FOSC22 cowbell and wheelbarrow competitions; and more idiots in four-wheelers. Visit our sponsorSubscribe to the WTT newsletterApple PodcastsSpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts

FreightWaves LIVE: An Events Podcast
Industry Keynote: Gatik - Future of Supply Chain

FreightWaves LIVE: An Events Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2022 7:57


Gautam Narang, CEO & Co-Founder of Gatik, discusses autonomous trucking in the middle mile during day 2 of the Future of Supply Chain Conference in Northwest Arkansas.Follow FreightWaves on Apple PodcastsFollow FreightWaves on SpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts

Creating Synergy Podcast
#76 - Gatik Chaujer, co-founder of TransforME on Storytelling, Leadership and Transformation

Creating Synergy Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2022 105:54 Transcription Available


Gatik Chaujer is the co-founder of the global, award-winning Leadership Development firm, TransforMe. He is a passionate facilitator, coach & keynote speaker, with 20 years of training and coaching experience, his journey is a story worth listening to!  Driven by his mission to transform a million lives, Gatik's uniqueness lies in his innate ability to connect, spontaneously share, be mindfully present and bring humour to learning! Gatik is not just a brilliant storyteller but also a highly sought after storytelling coach – for speakers, leaders and marketers of the world's leading organizations including Google, Adobe, EY, McKinsey and many more. His expertise lies in the areas of Leadership Development, Coaching & Mentoring, Leadership Team Synergy, Storytelling & Influencing Without Authority.   A completely family-oriented man, he enjoys spending time with his beautiful daughters, Keisha & Kyra and his wife Sandra. On today's show, we deep-dived into his journey to becoming a world-class facilitator and coach. He shared with us his experiences of starting a very successful business in India, picking up the family and moving to Australia in the quest to grow the business globally. Being a masterful storyteller, Gatik shared how to tell a good story, about the aspects that make a good story and keep people glued, and shared some tips and tricks on how to become a better storyteller and communicate with influence.Listen as we discuss:Storytelling - what makes a good story Tips on how to tell a better story Importance of Being present in the moment and the impact of this behaviour What is the starting point for people who are looking to transform The ability to lead Leadership transformation and Personal transformation And many moreBooks  mentioned in this episode:Iacocca An Autobiography by Lee Iacocca, William NovakSummary of Shoe Dog - A Memoir by the Creator of Nike by Phil KnightGreenlights By: Matthew McConaugheySam Walton - Made In America By: Sam WaltonElon Musk - Tesla, Spacex, and the Quest for a Fantastic Future By: Ashlee VanceAtomic Habits by James ClearWhere to find  Gatik Chaujer:LinkedInTwitterInstagramFacebookWebsiteJoin the conversation on Synergy IQ on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram (@synergyiq) and please support other leaders by liking, subscribing and sharing this podcast. Access SynergyIQ Website to get to know more about us. Say hello to our host Daniel Franco on LinkedIn.

The Road to Autonomy
Episode 83 | Creating Value Through Services

The Road to Autonomy

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2022 38:09


Mike Plasencia, Group Director, RyderVentures & New Product Strategy at Ryder System, Inc. joined Grayson Brulte on The Road To Autonomy Podcast to discuss how Ryder creates value through services for customers and partners. The conversation begins with Mike discussing how Ryder became the central nervous system for autonomous trucking. Ryder noticed the trend of autonomy early and embraced the trend by investing and preparing the company for the future. The company has an 89 year history dating back to 1933 of being forward-thinking and innovative in ways it approaches business opportunities. As technology has continued to bring efficiency to the market, it has also brought challenges. That's the name of our game and so over the next 50 years as technology continues to develop and business models change, we want to be that partner that customers can outsource to. We may look very different in the next 50 years, but ultimately our core task of solving difficult problems for our customers is still going to be our mantra. – Mike PlasenciaAs Ryder builds out their autonomous trucking portfolio, the company has partnered with Embark, TuSimple, Waymo and Gatik to assist them with scaling their autonomous operations. Mike goes onto discusses why Ryder is focused on partnering with autonomous trucking companies and not building out their own solution. You will never see us building the truck, you will never see us coding the driver. – Mike PlasenciaWhile Ryder might not build the truck or code the driver, they will however invest in the technology. As part of Gatik's Series B round, RyderVentures invested in the company. It's not just autonomy that RyderVentures is investing in, the fund is looking into investing opportunity in asset sharing, ecommerce, warehouse automation, big data and next generation vehicles. We try to be on the forefront of every new technology related to vehicles for our customers. – Mike PlasenciaRyder's core advantage is that the company can provide services that unlock value for their customers and partners. Ryder's partnership with Waymo is focused on being the company's maintenance partner. [Waymo] can focus on being what they are really good at as a technology company, and we can focus on what we are really good at, maintaining vehicles. – Mike PlasenciaRyder is clearly focused on the providing value to the autonomous trucking ecosystem as on the company's Q3 2021 earnings call, Mr. Robert Sanchez, Chairman & CEO of Ryder highlighted the company's strategic alliances with several autonomous trucking companies. As the logistics industry grows with the introduction of new technologies, Grayson asks Mike how he sees the future of logistics evolving as more autonomous trucks come online. Optimization starts to take a big front-row seat. – Mike PlasenciaWrapping up the conversation, Mike discusses the data-driven study that Ryder commissioned in partnership with Georgia Tech and what they learned.Recorded on Tuesday, March 29, 2021.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Coffee w/#The Freight Coach
#161 - Brad Gillette

Coffee w/#The Freight Coach

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2022 40:24


Brad Gillette is the Head of Operations at Gatik. Founded in 2017 by veterans of the autonomous technology industry and has established offices in Mountain View and Toronto. The company's mission is to deliver goods safely and efficiently using autonomous vehicles. With its fleet of light to medium-duty trucks, Gatik is leading the way in autonomous middle mile delivery. Make sure to connect with Brad and Gatik on Social Media! 

The Road to Autonomy
Episode 78 | Investing in The Future

The Road to Autonomy

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2022 54:29


Reilly Brennan, General Partner, Trucks VC joined Grayson Brulte on The Road To Autonomy Podcast to discuss investing in the future.The conversation begins with Reilly and Grayson discussing what is going to happen when consolidation begins in the autonomous vehicle industry.This is a period of consolidation because you have essentially a lot of the robo-taxi ideas turned into commercial applications, probably around logistics and parcels. – Reilly BrennanThen there are the startups such as Bear Flag Robotics (acquired by John Deere – August 2021) and Gatik that have been focused on specific applications since day one. Shifting the conversation to industrial use cases, Grayson asks Reilly what his thoughts are on the industrial market as it relates to autonomy.One of those specific industrial markets is mining. With global mining companies hitting record profits and Rio Tinto recently announcing a $7.7 billion half-year dividend, Grayson asks Reilly if a global mining company could potentially acquire an autonomy startup.No doubt. Electrification and AV to those specific players is as much on their mind as the way you would think about DHL, UPS, Amazon, etc adding autonomy and electrification to theirs. It's just a component of how they make money or will make more money in the future. – Reilly BrennanThere is a growing segment of the startup market has is beginning to focus on the opportunities in the industrial market. One aspect of the startup industrial market that is booming is the autonomous trucking industry.The autonomous trucking industry is generating revenue and shoring up the supply chain through automation, as consumers battle ever-increasing inflation. Reilly rightly points out that this industry is heavily dependent on partnerships to scale and return capital to shareholders and investors.One of the key partnerships in the future will be railroads. Grayson makes a prediction that in the next 18 to 24 months, a railroad will buy an autonomous trucking company.Another segment of the industrial market is maritime. Looking at investment opportunities in the space, Reilly is currently studying hydrography and shipping routes. There is an emerging opportunity to map waterways which will increase shipping efficiencies.The depths within ports can change so much that it impacts how much payload you can take. – Reilly BrennanAs maritime shipping routes get optimized, it's time to allow autonomous trucks to enter and operate at ports.The partnership dynamics of autonomous trucking is arguably one of the most important parts of the business. In fact, we have seen some of the logistics companies take investments from entities that own or have access to those ports for that specific reason.It's a fundamental question that there is not any one company, even Waymo that can lay claim to a leadership position for those specific pickup points. That is a big opportunity and in fact, it's probably more important than saying you are running 10,000 trips a day on this route in Texas.If someone came to us and said if I secured the access to these specific vital ports in the United States, I think that is actually saying something a great deal.– Reilly BrennanStaying on the topic of Waymo, Grayson asks Reilly if Waymo will eventually split into two separate companies: Waymo Via focused on autonomous trucking and Waymo One focused on autonomous vehicles.It has always been a question in my mind whether we were at the point in this area of autonomy where you could have a multi-silhouette autonomy company. – Reilly BrennanIs Waymo the only company that could pull off a multi-silhouette approach to autonomy, because of Alphabet's continued long-term financing commitment? It looks that way as Aurora has seemingly shifted a majority of its focus to autonomous trucking.For companies that don't have a Google as a supporter and an investor, I think you probably have to pick one thing you are world-class in. – Reilly BrennanWithout an Alphabet-like financing partner, does Aurora get to a crossroads where they decide to sell off their autonomous vehicle division and focus solely on trucking? It's a possibility as the autonomous vehicle market is beginning to consolidate around Argo AI, Cruise, and Waymo.Then there is May Mobility which is focused on structured routes. Pick-up and drop-offs from airports are a huge opportunity that the autonomous vehicle industry is currently not exploiting. The true opportunity for airports and AVs is in resort towns with limited traffic and high-amounts of passenger traffic during predefined periods of time throughout the year.Looking at the overall investment landscape, Reilly shares a story and his insights into how the team at Trucks VC uncovers potential investment opportunities.When we look at companies, we tend to not really look for ideas, we kind of just wait for great founders to reveal something to us and then we get onboard. – Reilly BrennanWrapping up the conversation, Reilly and Grayson discuss the circular economy and the future of electric vehicles.Recorded on Tuesday, March 1, 2021.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Digital Dispatch Podcast
Targeting the Autonomous Middle-Mile with Gatik

Digital Dispatch Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2022 8:12


When we talk about autonomous vehicles--it's usually referencing the first or the last mile. But what about the middle-mile part of a product's supply chain journey?That's what the company Gatik hopes to solve and Head of Operations Brad Garrett was kind enough to join me to talk about just that. In this episode, Brad is going to break down why Gatik chose to focus on the middle-mile and the current state of the autonomous part of the trucking journey. Check out the Gatik Website and follow them on LinkedIn and TwitterConnect with Brad Garrett on LinkedInSearch by topic and check out all our past episodes of the Digital Dispatch podcast—right on our website.

FreightCasts
Automating the Middle and Final Mile for Retailers - Global Supply Chain Week

FreightCasts

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2022 18:52


Autonomy is already a massive trend in warehouses and distribution centers, but Gatik is taking it to the road. The company builds autonomous vehicles for middle and last mile delivery that can help retailers keep up with the pace of e-commerce orders and provide timely and flexible fulfillment options. Vice President of Strategic Initiatives Sam Saad breaks down the importance of autonomous delivery as well as Gatik's partnerships with Walmart and Loblaw Cos. He is joined by FreightWaves Staff Writer Jack Daleo in this fireside chat.Follow FreightWaves on Apple PodcastsFollow FreightWaves on SpotifyMore FreightWaves PodcastsJoin Global Supply Chain Week

FreightWaves LIVE: An Events Podcast
Automating the Middle and Final Mile for Retailers - Global Supply Chain Week

FreightWaves LIVE: An Events Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2022 18:35


Autonomy is already a massive trend in warehouses and distribution centers, but Gatik is taking it to the road. The company builds autonomous vehicles for middle and last mile delivery that can help retailers keep up with the pace of e-commerce orders and provide timely and flexible fulfillment options. Vice President of Strategic Initiatives Sam Saad breaks down the importance of autonomous delivery as well as Gatik's partnerships with Walmart and Loblaw Cos. He is joined by FreightWaves Staff Writer Jack Daleo in this fireside chat.Follow FreightWaves on Apple PodcastsFollow FreightWaves on SpotifyMore FreightWaves PodcastsJoin Global Supply Chain Week

FreightCasts
Getting Creative With Your Live Events Merch EP41 Cyberly

FreightCasts

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2022 55:57


Live and in-person events are coming back in 2022 with a vengeance and so is the swag companies are choosing to invest in. Catch up on the most creative sponsorships and merchandise given away at Manifest: The Future of Logistics conference that took place in Vegas just a couple of weeks ago. This plus a deep dive conversation with one of Freightwaves' smartest on-air host, Anthony Smith. All this along with two great in-person conversations with Brad Gillette of Gatik and Matt Barr of GEODIS' e-Logistics brand.Electric fleets are the future. Are you ready? Discover why ChargePoint is the right partner to take your operation electric to reduce fueling costs, eliminate emissions and help you turn e-mobility into a competitive advantage. Visit chargepoint.solutions/freightwavesFollow Cyberly on Apple PodcastsFollow Cyberly on SpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts

VarejoCAST
Podcast Varejocast Especial NRF 2022 | Episódio 286 - Temporada 11 - Inovação na NRF

VarejoCAST

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2022 8:00


Chegamos ao último episódio especial da temporada sobre a NRF 2022! No episódio de hoje falo sobre o que vi na Expo e Innovation Lab, durante a NRF 2022 -- 00:01 - Introdução 01:02 - A área de expositores da NRF 01:52 - DroneUP 02:25 - NOBAL 03:20 - GATIK 04:05 - Obsess 04:30 - ROBOMART 05:10 - EcoCart 06:00 - Slide 07:10 - Encerramento -- Links mencionados no episódio: DroneUP: https://www.droneup.com/ NOBAL: https://www.nobal.ca/ GATIK: https://gatik.ai/ Obsess: https://obsessar.com/ ROBOMART: https://robomart.co/ EcoCart: https://ecocart.io/ -- Fale com a gente através do e-mail movimento@fredalecrim.com.br -- Acompanhe toda a nossa cobertura da NRF 2022 aqui no VarejoCast!

Cyberly
Getting Creative With Your Live Events Merch

Cyberly

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2022 55:40


Live and in-person events are coming back in 2022 with a vengeance and so is the swag companies are choosing to invest in. Catch up on the most creative sponsorships and merchandise given away at Manifest: The Future of Logistics conference that took place in Vegas just a couple of weeks ago. This plus a deep dive conversation with one of Freightwaves' smartest on-air host, Anthony Smith. All this along with two great in-person conversations with Brad Gillette of Gatik and Matt Barr of GEODIS' e-Logistics brand.Follow Cyberly on Apple PodcastsFollow Cyberly on SpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts

FreightCasts
The problem of robotics deployment EP29 Point of Sale

FreightCasts

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2022 23:38


Grace updates us on autonomous delivery company Gatik and its outlook for 2022. She also discusses the problems with AI and robotics deployment with SVT Robotics' co-founder and CEO A.K. Schultz, who discusses the importance of multi-robot orchestration and its growing market.Follow Point of Sale on Apple PodcastsFollow Point of Sale on SpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts

Point of Sale
The problem of robotics deployment

Point of Sale

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2022 23:38


Grace updates us on autonomous delivery company Gatik and its outlook for 2022. She also discusses the problems with AI and robotics deployment with SVT Robotics' co-founder and CEO A.K. Schultz, who discusses the importance of multi-robot orchestration and its growing market.Follow Point of Sale on Apple PodcastsFollow Point of Sale on SpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts

Smart Driving Cars Podcast
Smart Driving Cars Episode 243: AutoX, Gatik, #Tesla & more

Smart Driving Cars Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2021 43:39


AutoX advances with fully driverless RoboTaxis in China, Gatik and Walmart are doing full driverless deliveries in Arkansas, Tesla full self driving custsomers have to agree to company access to video inside and out. Join Princeton's Alain Kornhauser and co-host Fred Fishkin for that and more on Episode 243 of Smart Driving Cars --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/smartdrivingcars/support

Business Wars Daily
Driverless Delivery Trucks Hit the Road

Business Wars Daily

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2021 4:17


Today is Friday, November 19, and we're looking at Gatik vs. Nuro.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Road to Autonomy
Episode 62 | Investing in Growth

The Road to Autonomy

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2021 39:35


Annant Patel, Director, Koch Disruptive Technologies, and Gautam Narang, CEO & Co-Founder, Gatik joined Grayson Brulte on The Road To Autonomy Podcast to discuss investing in growth.The conversation begins with Gautam discussing why he decided to run Gatik as a business from day one and why the team focused on the middle mile.When we started Gatik we decided to focus on an opportunity that was being overlooked by almost every AV developer, which was automating on-road goods transportation. – Gautam NarangAs Gatik has scaled and grown as a business, Grayson asks Annant what first attracted Koch Disruptive Technologies to Gatik.We saw the tech is disruptive, going back to the investment philosophy, it was disruptive to Koch, it was disruptive to the supply chain and it's good for society. – Annant PatelShifting the conversation to economics, Gautam explains how Gatik has been able to achieve profitability at the vehicle level.Our operations are highly efficient. We operate our trucks over 20 hours daily, 7 days a week. – Gautam NarangWith a highly efficient operation, Gatik has begun to pass on savings to customers. In the history of Gatik, the company has not lost a single customer or partner. As Gatik prepares to turn five years old next year, the company is accelerating growth through partnerships with Walmart, Loblaw, Goodyear, Ryder, and Koch Industries.Koch Disruptive Technologies is helping Gatik accelerate growth.The alignment between KDT and Gatik was there since the very first meeting. – Gautam NarangOne of the advantages of a Koch partnership is Koch Labs that strategically accelerates growth for portfolio partners. Annant explains how Gatik is leveraging the Koch Labs opportunity.Koch is investing for long-term growth.We invest 90% of earnings back into Koch. That translates to about to $133 billion invested in growth and improvements since 2003. $30 billion was spent on technology investments and acquisitions in the last six years alone. – Annant PatelWith a long-term growth mindset, Grayson asks Annant what Koch's vision is for autonomy.The future is now. Gatik is pulling the future forward as we think about it. If you are not experimenting with automation and supply chain transformation, the way I say it is that we are already many years behind. – Annant PatelWith the supply chain disruptions actively affecting the economy and autonomous trucking and delivery vehicles offering a solution, Gautam shares his thoughts on the commercialization of autonomy and Gatik's partnership with Walmart.Gatik is laser-focused on the middle mile. Gautam explains why:All of this started with the customer pain-point and the customer need. – Gautam NarangThe team at Gatik clearly saw the emerging trend of same-day delivery which would require new smaller distribution centers located closer to consumers.Wrapping up the conversation, Annant and Gautam discuss the current state of the global supply chain.Recorded on Thursday, October 21, 2021.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Future of Supply Chain: a Dynamo Ventures Podcast
#104: Fleet Services Partnerships with Michael Plasencia of RyderVentures

The Future of Supply Chain: a Dynamo Ventures Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2021 27:20


Highlights from their conversation include:Michael's backstory in logistics and autonomous vehicles (2:21)Ryder and Gatik's collaboration (6:17)Autonomous vehicle diagnostics, hardware, and maintenance (8:49)Dealing with different drivetrains (15:39)Building scalable solutions across geographies (18:58)Locking down a solid playbook for scalability (20:38)Developing transparent and collaborative partnerships (22:12)A bullish outlook on autonomous vehicles (25:38)Gatik, the leader in middle mile logistics, delivers goods safely and efficiently with its fleet of light and medium duty trucks. Its fleet of autonomous box trucks is available in multiple markets including Arkansas, Louisiana, Texas, and Ontario. Focusing on short-haul, B2B logistics for the retail industry, Gatik enables its customers to optimize their supply chain with affordable convenience. Find out more at https://gatik.ai/about/About The Future of Supply Chain:During 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.

FreightCasts
The Last Container on the Left EP369 WHAT THE TRUCK?!?

FreightCasts

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2021 53:02


On today's episode Dooner and The Dude are talking to dray trucker, NJ Port Girl, about the nightmare congestion situation drivers are contending with at the ports of NY/NJ. She'll also give women advice on getting their authority and building their own trucking business.Colin Landforce, chief technology officer at Unrivaled Brands, is building one the strongest cannabis distribution networks in the U.S. We'll learn about the logistics and M&A that are lighting up that sector.Brad Gillette, head of operations at Gatik, talks about the company's new deal with Ryder System to build a nationwide autonomous delivery network.Plus, we'll go deeper inside the newsletter and talk about the results of '24/7' measures at SoCal ports; debunk the CARB/AB5 conspiracy; and discuss a questionable offer from a VR-based adult entertainment company aiming to reward port workers.Visit our sponsorSubscribe to the WTT newsletterApple PodcastsSpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts

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What The Truck?!?
The Last Container on the Left

What The Truck?!?

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2021 53:02


On today's episode Dooner and The Dude are talking to dray trucker, NJ Port Girl, about the nightmare congestion situation drivers are contending with at the ports of NY/NJ. She'll also give women advice on getting their authority and building their own trucking business.Colin Landforce, chief technology officer at Unrivaled Brands, is building one the strongest cannabis distribution networks in the U.S. We'll learn about the logistics and M&A that are lighting up that sector.Brad Gillette, head of operations at Gatik, talks about the company's new deal with Ryder System to build a nationwide autonomous delivery network.Plus, we'll go deeper inside the newsletter and talk about the results of '24/7' measures at SoCal ports; debunk the CARB/AB5 conspiracy; and discuss a questionable offer from a VR-based adult entertainment company aiming to reward port workers.Visit our sponsorSubscribe to the WTT newsletterApple PodcastsSpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts

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TechTO Quick Takes | Canadian tech news and analysis
Semios, LevelJump, Zuva, Conexiom, Gatik, Convictional - September 30, 2021

TechTO Quick Takes | Canadian tech news and analysis

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2021 30:41


It's Thursday September 30th 2021, and today we're talking about: Semios harvests $100m USD to eat up agtech, Salesforce acquires LevelJump.io, Kira Systems spinout Zuva raises $20m, and a lighting round: Conexiom raises $130m from Warburg Pincus LLC, The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company rolls into Gatik, and Convictional raises $6.7m.

Law in the Time of COVID-19
Start-ups in a Shutdown

Law in the Time of COVID-19

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2021 31:31


Season 2 - Episode 6: Start-ups in a Shutdown– Guest host, Aliya Ramji, Partner and Co-founder of MT>Ventures speaks with entrepreneurs, Richard Steiner, Head of Policy and Communications at Gatik and Derek Szeto, Co-Founder of Walnut, about what impact COVID-19 has had on their new businesses. They discuss how persevering through a pandemic has made them more resilient and how the experience of the past year has changed how they develop and implement long-term strategies. MT>Ventures is a division of McCarthy Tétrault that focuses on start-ups, scale-ups, and other fast-growth businesses.

Digital Grocer Podcast
41: The Supermarket Industry - Costs of convenience

Digital Grocer Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2020 37:06


The supermarket industry has undergone massive change in 2020. Retailers are focused on convenience, as shoppers demand contactless grocery services like curbside pickup and home delivery. But what are the costs of this convenience? Benjamin Lorr, author of The Secret Life of Groceries, joins The Digital Grocer podcast to share his insights from research in the field. Sylvain and Mark kick off the episode by covering the latest news in grocery. Canadian retailer Metro has announced a new investment of $15M to build out dark stores. Loblaws will be testing autonomous vehicles in partnership with Gatik. Meanwhile, Kroger is building their 10th CFC with Ocado, furthering their investment in efficient fulfillment to improve eCommerce profitability. As we consider the massive investments made in eCommerce and offering essential online shopping services in 2020, Benjamin critiques the core driver of eCommerce: convenience. “I think that anyone who looks at the grocery industry for even half a moment sees how much energy is going into making things convenient and efficient...A lot of the most negative consequences that I came around up to totally exploited labor...But it's all driven by an incentivized system where the people... they're working so hard to get an edge in their own niche that these are ripple effects off of it.” Just how far can the race to convenience go? Mark notes, “Amazon's built Prime on the basis of convenience and you can see this brinkmanship when it comes to between Walmart and Amazon, get it in two hours, get it in one hour, get it in 30 minutes. How fast is fast enough?”. Tune in to the full podcast, where we discuss more supermarket industry insights and secrets uncovered in Benjamin Lorr's research for his latest book.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Future of Supply Chain: a Dynamo Ventures Podcast
Re-Air: Autonomous Vehicles and Short-Haul Logistics with Gautam Narang of Gatik

The Future of Supply Chain: a Dynamo Ventures Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2020 22:09


In this week's episode, we sit down with Gautam Narang, Co-Founder and CEO of Gatik to talk about middle mile logistics and autonomous vehicles.

peopleHum's Podcast
Building internal resiliency to face external challenges ft. Gatik Chaujer and Sandra Colhando

peopleHum's Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2020 39:08


Gatik Chaujer and Sandra Colhando talk to peopleHum about the importance of building internal resiliency in an organization in order to face the challenges awaiting on the external level. Listen to the entire episode to know more. If you like the podcast, please follow the channel, so we could keep producing more content like this!

The Robot Report Podcast
6 River Systems talks Shopify acquisition; Gatik on autonomous vehicle development

The Robot Report Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2020 56:11


On Episode 4 of The Robot Report Podcast, 6 River Systems co-founder Chris Cacioppo discusses the Shopify acquisition for nearly $500 million, creating a culture of innovation, and mobile robot trends to watch. Gautam Narang, CEO and Co-founder of Gatik also joins the podcast to discuss Level 4 autonomous vehicles for middle-mile logistics, the changing investment landscape of autonomous vehicles, and why Level 5 autonomous vehicles are at least a decade away.

The Future of Supply Chain: a Dynamo Ventures Podcast
#44: Autonomous Vehicles and Short-Haul Logistics with Gautam Narang of Gatik

The Future of Supply Chain: a Dynamo Ventures Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2020 22:09


In this week's episode, we sit down with Gautam Narang, Co-Founder and CEO of Gatik to talk about short-haul logistics and autonomous vehicles for B2B operations.