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 another supply chain tech pro who's been there and done it. Jack has been doing investments, mergers and acquisitions. He can help decode the language between founders, executives and investors to help everyone overcome the challenges, successes and enlightenment that he's seen. Enjoy this valuable learning opportunity with Jack Freeman, Principal at growth equity fund PeakSpan Capital. Jack leads PeakSpan's supply chain practice. He has spent his entire career in tech, mergers & acquisitions, and growth capital. Jack currently advises and is invested 12 companies. He's an avid cyclist, a marathoner and a semi-retired soccer player. Full Disclosure: Jack and Greg worked together after he recruited Greg to be a Sector Expert, working with supply chain techs for PeakSpan. Additional Links & Resources: Learn more about TECHquila Sunrise: https://supplychainnow.com/program/techquila-sunrise/ Subscribe to TECHquila Sunrise and all other Supply Chain Now programs: https://supplychainnow.com/subscribe Learn more about PeakSpan Capital: https://www.peakspancapital.com/ This episode was hosted by Greg White. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/techquila-sunrise-44

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 reveal to founders what investors see, think & discern. Founders not only learn about this fascinating founder, investor & new stealth startup leader, they'll gain insights into how investors tick, and also what founders can do to be more clear communicating with investors, and understanding why investor’s perceptions land where they do. Sena Zorlu is diving headlong into the startup world again. She has helped me improve my knowledge as a venture capital investor. She's especially effective at evaluating companies in our work together at Kubera. She’s amazingly insightful, a powerful communicator & a force to be reckoned with. So you need to hear from her. Listen, imbibe & enjoy the vibe. Additional Links & Resources: Learn more about TECHquila Sunrise: https://supplychainnow.com/program/techquila-sunrise/ Subscribe 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-43

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 startup’s value without sounding like an infomercial So, Listen UP! It’s competitive out there. There are a lot of startups, so you need to know how to effectively pitch. In this episode, you’ll not only know the 7 elements required to construct a pitch that tells your story in just 3 minutes, but you’ll also learn a bit about the complex psyche of venture capitalists, and what they’re looking for when they sit down to evaluate your life’s dream in soundbites. Plus, Greg tells you why you should never try to bullshit a venture capitalist & what happens if you do. Additional Links & Resouces: Learn more about TECHquila Sunrise: https://supplychainnow.com/program/techquila-sunrise/ Subscribe 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-41.

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 programming: 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-40.

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 systems moving faster, together - all thanks to the enormous proliferation of data. Whether you're looking to advance your company's digital transformation journey - or advance your career as a technologist (hint: he may be hiring) - don't miss the rare opportunity to talk shop (and a little parenting advice) with this supply chain technology expert and father-to-be! Additional Links & Resources: Subscribe to TECHquila Sunrise and all other Supply Chain Now programming: https://supplychainnow.com/subscribe Learn more about Verusen: https://verusen.com/ This episode was hosted by Greg White. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/techquila-sunrise-39

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 sustainability. Additional Links & Resources: Subscribe to TECHquila Sunrise and all Supply Chain Now programming here: 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-38.

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.

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 Cyndi Lago? Join us as we chat with Cyndi on the changing world of consumer spending behavior, the importance of strategy when it comes to technology implementation - and a rather fundamental decision she made in the fifth grade. Additional Links & Resources: Subscribe to TECHquila Sunrise and all Supply Chain Now programming: https://supplychainnow.com/subscribe Follow Cyndi on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cyndi-lago/ This episode was hosted by Greg White. For additional information, please visit our dedicated shoaw page at: https://supplychainnow.com/techquila-sunrise-36.

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 & Resources: Subscribe to TECHquila Sunrise and all other Supply Chain Now programming here: https://supplychainnow.com/subscribe Learn more about FieldEdge/DESCO: https://fieldedge.com/ This episode was hosted by Greg White. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/techquila-sunrise-35.

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.

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 conversation turns to Gregor's other passion, Tequila. What else? Gregor shares management insights and even the PROPER way to taste Tequila (Spoiler alert: it's not shots). Listen UP! Subscribe to TECHquila Sunrise and all other Supply Chain Now Programming Here: https://supplychainnow.com/subscribe Learn more about Gregor Purdy: https://gregorpurdy.com/ Connect with Gregor on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregorpurdy/ This episode was hosted by Greg White. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/techquila-sunrise-33.

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 conversation turns to Gregor's other passion, Tequila. What else? Gregor shares management insights and even the PROPER way to taste Tequila (Spoiler alert: it's not shots). Listen UP! Subscribe to TECHquila Sunrise and all other Supply Chain Now Programming Here: https://supplychainnow.com/subscribe Learn more about Gregor Purdy: https://gregorpurdy.com/ Connect with Gregor on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregorpurdy/ This episode was hosted by Greg White. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/techquila-sunrise-32.

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. Listen UP! Connect with Dawn on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dawnsalvuccifavier/ Learn more about Greenscreens AI: https://greenscreens.ai This episode was hosted by Greg White. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/techquila-sunrise-31.