With economic turbulence, rising tariffs, and global supply chain disruptions reshaping industries, agility is no longer optional: it's the ultimate competitive advantage. Startups are finding new ways to adapt faster, operate leaner, and outmaneuver even the biggest players.
This week, host Ellen Wood is joined by
Adam Callinan, serial entrepreneur and CEO of
Pentane, to dive into how smaller companies are reengineering supply chains for speed, resilience, and profitability. Adam shares lessons learned from scaling Bottlekeeper to millions in sales with no employees and explores why solving operational challenges with automation—not headcount—is key to thriving in today’s volatile landscape.
In this episode:
- Why startups are winning the speed race in supply chain and logistics
- The hidden risks of solving supply chain problems by adding headcount
- How better financial visibility transforms supply chain decision-making
