In this episode of the Supply Chaney podcast, Nathan Chaney interviews Raghavender Sahdev, founder and CEO of Nuport Robotics. They discuss Raghavender's journey from his early years in India to his education in computer science and robotics, leading to his entrepreneurial ventures in the autonomous vehicle industry. Raghavender shares insights on the importance of safety in autonomous trucking, the retrofit strategy for existing fleets, and the significance of sustainability in transportation. He also offers advice for aspiring entrepreneurs and emphasizes the need for collaboration between technology and human drivers.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Autonomous Vehicles03:05 Raghavender's Early Years and Influences06:01 Educational Journey and Early Career08:43 Entrepreneurial Beginnings and Lessons Learned12:01 Founding Nuport Robotics14:49 Business Strategy and Customer Focus17:42 Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs21:07 Technology and Sustainability in Trucking23:50 Powertrain Options and Environmental Considerations27:09 The Future of Autonomous Driving29:49 Ideal Customers and Market Dynamics33:10 Final Thoughts and Call to Action Surgere is the official sponsor of The Supply Chaney Podcast for 2025. Surgere’s singular focus is building AI-powered, frictionless supply chains that result in real time, end-to-end visibility with 99.9% accuracy for partners and customers.

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