Episodes
Published 08/10/21
Fresh off raising $30M in Series B funding for RoadSync, a logistics payment software company, CEO Robin Gregg sat down with hosts Greg White and Balaji Gopinath to share her wisdom on what it takes to find, and win over, the right investors at every stage of the fundraising process. Don't miss this master class on everything from perfecting pitches via Zoom to spotting genuine investor interest, navigating "frothy" markets, finding ways to still have a little fun, and much more. Additional...
Published 08/10/21
When it comes to TMS, there's no shortage of solutions - and no end to the marketing hype around visibility. But are you deploying technology solutions before diagnosing the problem they're meant to solve? What does it mean to be truly "data-driven"? In Part 2 of the interview, we sat down with RateLinx Founder and President Shannon Vaillancourt to talk about what true problem solving can look like in the logistics space - and what three actions you can take to make sure you're getting real...
Published 08/03/21
When it comes to TMS, there's no shortage of solutions - and no end to the marketing hype around visibility. But are you deploying technology solutions before diagnosing the problem they're meant to solve? What does it mean to be truly "data-driven"? We sat down with RateLinx Founder and President Shannon Vaillancourt to talk about what true problem solving can look like in the logistics space - and what three actions you can take to make sure you're getting real value from your systems and...
Published 07/27/21
Listen Up! In this Sunrise Special, host Greg White gives you an early-stage startup and investing education. What happens in each round of a startup? What should founders be getting done? What should they expect? Check out some of Greg's startup rules to help you understand how to be a successful founder or how to successfully work with founders. Additional Links and Resouces: Learn more about TECHquila Sunrise: https://supplychainnow.com/program-techquila-sunrise Subscribe to TECHquila...
Published 06/15/21
Listen UP! In today's "Sunrise Special" episode, we're sharing a clip from an early TECHquila Sunrise episode where Greg shares how venture capitalists decide which companies to invest in (and how much!). Check out this abbreviated TECHquila Sunrise episode and soak up the supply chain tech knowledge! Additional Links and Resouces: Learn more about TECHquila Sunrise: https://supplychainnow.com/program-techquila-sunrise Subscribe to TECHquila Sunrise and other Supply Chain Now programs:...
Published 06/08/21
ListenUP! to part 2 of our interview with Jack Freeman from PeakSpan Capital. Jack and Greg talk about the investment environment is for supply chain tech, and what Jack has seen learned, and can share so tech leaders understand the supply chain tech landscape. Jack shares more perspective from an investor that's been there and done it. He sees the industry while managing growth, mergers and acquisitions. We look at what makes people, process and technology focus more than a cliché in today's...
Published 06/01/21
Startup growth and navigating the investment environment is a complex game. Greg has been there and done it multiple times, and he's realized every, single time it's new. Greg's guest, Jack Freeman and he will share Jack's path from startup to the investor seat. What he's learned, what he's still learning and some new areas that he's getting into. Jack will also share what founders and tech leaders should know about the supply chain landscape. In this episode, you'll get insights from yet...
Published 05/25/21
Greg and Sena Zorlu, Venture Partner at Kubea Venture Capital & founder of her own stealth startup give you another shot at understanding how investors think about your startup. Are you communicating what investors need to hear? Do they "get" your pitch? How do you make sure what you're saying is what they are hearing? So many founders may think they’re communicating one thing, when actually it’s another, and it may not be at all what’s in the pitch deck, or conversation! Sena and Greg...
Published 05/18/21
Understanding how investors think about your startup is a mystery. When you’re pitching, what are they hearing? What opinions are they forming? So many founders may think they’re communicating one thing, when actually it’s another, and it may not be at all what’s in the pitch deck, or conversation! Sena Zorlu and I reveal to founders what investors see, think and discern. Many times, that founders have no idea they even communicated. Founders not only learn about this fascinating founder,...
Published 05/11/21
When you’re pitching your startup you have one shot to get the attention of people who listen to pitches every, single day. These people finely-tuned machines, and they can detect greatness, weakness, flaws & bulls#!+ in an instant. Greg White has been there – and done it, and he's discovered the secrets to this finely honed craft. So Greg shares what you need to do to get the attention of the people that can provide you the funds to make YOUR dream a reality, and so you can project your...
Published 05/04/21
TECHquila Sunrise on Supply Chain Now shares the latest investments, acquisitions, innovations, and glorious implosions in Supply Chain Tech every week. Are you thinking about pursuing the #startuplife? Listen in to this episode as Greg gives you the ins and outs of what it takes to get into supply chain tech. Additional Links & Resources: Learn more about TECHquila Sunrise: https://supplychainnow.com/program/techquila-sunrise/ Subscribe to TECHquila Sunrise and all Supply Chain Now...
Published 04/27/21
The best supply chain is the one that doesn't make the news. That's just one pearl of wisdom you will find in this fascinating conversation with supply chain technology veteran Andrew Vaughan. Currently the Chief Technology Officer at Verusen, Andrew has led engineering and analytics teams for Groupon, Hyatt Hotels Corporation and project44. In this episode, he sheds light on how artificial intelligence is creating previously unattainable levels of operational visibility and getting disparate...
Published 04/20/21
You've heard of cargo ships. But what about cargo ... bikes? When it comes to emissions-free logistics and last mile delivery, DB Schenker is clearing the path to sustainability with repurposed sea containers, electric vehicles and other innovative forms of transport. In this episode, we chat with Chief Commercial Officer Peter Stangeland about the exciting progress his teams have made in Oslo, Norway - and we get his advice for companies that want to show real leadership on supply chain...
Published 04/13/21
In this TECHquila Sunrise Classic, Greg shares the 5 things supply chain tech will NOT do for you. Listen UP! Additional Links & Resources: Subscribe to TECHquila Sunrise and all other Supply Chain Now programming at: https://supplychainnow.com/subscribe This episode is hosted by Greg White. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/techquila-sunrise-25-2.
Published 04/06/21
The events of the past year have prompted a rapid shift in consumer behavior, most notably in ecommerce - but what's the next "new normal" supply chains need to brace for? From dealing with technical debt to making sure your ERP, WMS, TMS and OMS all integrate with one another, it's less a matter of predicting the future and more a question of engineering flexibility - and resilience - into your logistics processes. And who better to advise than consultant and supply chain technology expert...
Published 03/30/21
Greg White interviews his daughter, Delaney on this episode of TECHquila Sunrise. Delaney shares how she became a tech sales rep, gained experience, received mentorship & learned a lot about herself in her final years of college and her first years in the workforce. She and Greg each share 3 things that companies can do to ignite their Millennial & Gen Z teammates, and how these upcoming generations can find their higher purpose in the workforce. Proud pappa podcast! Additional Links...
Published 03/23/21
In this episode of TECHquila Sunrise, Greg welcomes Dr. Sally Eaves to the livestream to talk aspirational futures, philanthropy, blockchain, tech, and so much more. Subcribe to TECHquila Sunrise and all other Supply Chain Now programs: https://supplychainnow.com/subscribe This episode was hosted by Greg White. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/techquila-sunrise-34.
Published 03/18/21
Greg spends time with Amazon & Apple Alum and good friend Gregor Purdy. Nowadays, Gregor is a strategic advisor, executive coach & fractional CTO to tech companies and companies needing strategic & technology advisement. These two friends discuss their journey through supply chain tech, and Gregor reflects on his time at Amazon, their 14 business principals, and how he helps build stronger company frameworks so businesses can be as effective as the industry behemoth. The...
Published 03/11/21
Greg spends time with Amazon & Apple Alum and good friend Gregor Purdy. Nowadays, Gregor is a strategic advisor, executive coach & fractional CTO to tech companies and companies needing strategic & technology advisement. These two friends discuss their journey through supply chain tech, and Gregor reflects on his time at Amazon, their 14 business principals, and how he helps build stronger company frameworks so businesses can be as effective as the industry behemoth. The...
Published 03/04/21
Greg welcomes Dawn Salvucci-Favier, Chief Product Officer & Acting CEO of Greenscreens.ai. Dawn shares the dynamics of the Logistics Service Provider (LSP) market and what makes it such a challenge for Brokers, 3PLs to quote shipping lanes & value-added services in this fast-paced industry. Dawn & Greg discuss how companies can overcome inexperience, turnover, & data scarcity with real-time and easily accessible information to improve customer experience, process & profit....
Published 02/25/21
In today's episode, we welcome Ben Gordon back to TECHquila Sunrise. Ben is Managing Partner and CEO of both Cambridge Capital, and BG Strategic Advisors, and a leading advisor & investor to supply chain & tech companies. Ben shares 3 big takeaways as well as his insights coming fresh off the BG Strategic Advisors VIRTUAL Supply Chain Conference 2021. The conference is the leading CEO-level event in the transportation, logistics, and supply chain sector, where companies get known, and...
Published 02/11/21
In this episode of TECHquila Sunrise, Greg welcomes Paul Noble, CEO of Verusen, to the show. Upcoming Events & Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Subscribe to TECHquila Sunrise and ALL Supply Chain Now Programming Here: https://supplychainnowradio.com/subscribe Leave a review for Supply Chain Now: https://ratethispodcast.com/supplychainnow Connect with Greg on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gswhite/ Connect with Paul on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pauljnoble/ Supply...
Published 02/04/21
In this episode of TECHquila Sunrise, Greg and Karin host an "ask us anything" live stream and answer questions from the audience. Upcoming Events & Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Subscribe to TECHquila Sunrise and ALL Supply Chain Now Programming Here: https://supplychainnowradio.com/subscribe Leave a review for Supply Chain Now: https://ratethispodcast.com/supplychainnow Connect with Greg on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/gswhite/ Connect with Karin on LinkedIn:...
Published 01/21/21
In this week's episode of TECHquila Sunrise, Greg hosts a live stream with Karin Bursa, and featuring a few members of the Supply Chain Now team, as they give simple tips on charitable giving. Upcoming Events & Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Subscribe to TECHquila Sunrise and ALL Supply Chain Now Programming Here: https://supplychainnowradio.com/subscribe Leave a review for Supply Chain Now: https://ratethispodcast.com/supplychainnow Connect with Greg on LinkedIn:...
Published 01/07/21