Leaders in Tech and Ecommerce

*Hosted by Andrei Palamariu* Jonathan Horn has spent his career at the intersection of farming, physics, finance, and AI, bringing decades of experience in risk management before founding Treefera. In this episode, he explains how Treefera combines satellite imagery, earth observation, and artificial intelligence to deliver first-mile supply chain intelligence, helping organizations better underst...

*Hosted by Andrei Palamariu* Harish Abbott has built his career around solving some of the most complex challenges in logistics and supply chain operations, from architecting systems at Amazon to founding and scaling multiple successful technology companies. In this episode, he explains how Augment is building AI teammates and agentic AI workflows that manage the constant stream of emails, calls,...

*Hosted by Andrei Palamariu* Tim Srock, CEO of Lobster, joins me to discuss how companies can connect their supply chain ecosystems by addressing the critical middle layer of data integration. In this episode, we explore why 80% of critical supply chain data actually lives outside a company's internal systems—residing instead with suppliers, carriers, and 3PLs. Tim shares Lobster's journ...

*Hosted by Andrei Palamariu* Harald Nitschinger, Co-Founder and CEO of Prewave, joins me to unpack how companies can stay one step ahead of supply chain risks in an era defined by volatility, geopolitical tension, and constant disruption. In this episode, we explore how Prewave uses AI to detect early warning signals across global data sources, helping enterprises monitor supplier risk across mult...

*Hosted by Andrei Palamariu* Andrew Meyer has led Pickle Robot in shaping a new category of physical AI, deployable, human-like robotic systems built for the toughest workflows at the dock door. In this episode, he breaks down how Pickle’s robots are transforming the brutal, variable world of unloading and loading trailers across import, distribution, and parcel operations. We explore how years of...

*Hosted by Andrei Palamariu* Heidi has helped Infor become a leading provider of end-to-end supply chain solutions across industries like fashion, retail, electronics, manufacturing, and logistics. In this episode, she discussed how Infor Nexus connects over 94,000 companies across global trade ecosystems, bridging physical and financial supply chains. We dive into multi-tier traceability, the pow...

*Hosted by Andrei Palamariu* I’m joined by Akash Gupta, Co-Founder and CEO of GreyOrange, a company revolutionizing warehouse operations with AI and robotics. From powering 150,000 daily shipments at peak to reducing fulfillment costs by 30–40%, GreyOrange’s technology is reshaping global supply chains. We explore how their orchestration platform “GreyMatter” and path-optimizing engine “DeepNav” h...

*Hosted by Andrei Palamariu* What if machines, not people, were making your company’s most critical supply chain decisions? In this episode, I interviewed Frederic Laluyaux, President and CEO of Aera Technology, to unpack how decision intelligence is reshaping enterprise operations. Frederic shares why he left SAP and Anaplan to pioneer agentic AI long before ChatGPT, and how Aera now powers every...

*Hosted by Andrei Palamariu* I speak with Jim Bureau, Chief Executive Officer of Loftware, who’s tackling a massive but overlooked challenge in global logistics: product identification compliance and traceability. With 14,000 customers worldwide, Loftware bridges physical goods and digital data, turning fragmented supplier communications into instant, cloud-based collaboration. From combating $160...

*Hosted by Andrei Palamariu* In this episode, I interviewed Manuel Haug, Field CTO at Celonis, where we explored the cutting-edge developments in AI and process mining. Manuel shared his decade-long journey at Celonis, revealing how the company builds dynamic, intelligent systems that enhance operational efficiency. The conversation delved into the role of AI agents, real-time decision-making, and...

*Hosted by Andrei Palamariu* In this episode, I interviewed Brandon Daniels, CEO of Exiger, about risk management in supply chains. Brandon shares his extensive experience in tech and risk management, highlighting his role in transforming Exiger's innovation process and managing compliance post-financial crisis.  Exiger's technology focuses on supply chain visibility, leveraging AI and p...

*Hosted by Andrei Palamariu* Together with Chad Hawkinson, Chief Innovation Officer at Baxter Planning, we discussed the current trends and innovations in the service supply chain space.  Chad shared how Baxter Planning helps companies optimize spare parts management, reducing inventory by 25% and saving customers over $500 million in 2024. We also discussed their focus on AI and machine learning...

*Hosted by Andrei Palamariu* In this episode, I was joined by Jason Jameson, Chief Customer Officer at HERE Technologies, where we discussed the company’s role in enhancing supply chain efficiency through mapping technology. Jason shared HERE’s solutions, which include AI-powered predictive analytics and dynamic routing, to help optimize traffic flow, reduce delivery times, and manage fleets.  Jas...

*Hosted by Andrei Palamariu* In this episode, I am joined by Nitin Jayakrishnan, Co-founder & CEO of Pando. We discussed the evolution of his Pando, which focuses on AI-driven logistics and supply chain automation. He highlighted the shift in supply chain technology, focusing on the importance of talent, innovation, and agility.  Pando's AI agents automate manual processes, integrating wi...

*Hosted by Andrei Palamariu* In this episode, I interviewed Alberto Zamora, Co-Founder and CEO of osapiens where we discussed the company’s mission to automate ESG compliance and supply chain risk management. Alberto shared what osapiens means and how the name came about, sharing as well the mission and vision of the company. Alberto highlighted trends such as supply chain disruptions, decarboniza...

*Hosted by Andrei Palamariu* Joining me in this episode is Inna Kuznetsova, CEO of ToolsGroup, where we discussed her career evolution from IBM to leading supply chain technology innovations, ToolsGroup.  Sharing how they leverage AI and machine learning to optimize inventory and supply chain efficiency. Inna highlighted some of their success stories, such as reducing Moleskine's working capi...

*Hosted by Andrei Palamariu* I interviewed Pierre Khoury, Co-Founder and CEO of Shippeo. We discussed the company’s journey and impact in the transport and supply chain space. Shippeo, now a global leader with 220 employees and 200 customers, focuses on visibility and risk management.  Pierre highlighted the importance of real-time data, control towers, and AI in planning. He shared a success stor...

*Hosted by Andrei Palamariu* In this episode, I interviewed Sammeli Sammalkorpi, CEO and Co-Founder of Sievo, a procurement analytics company. Sammeli discussed Sievo's 21-year history, its focus on large enterprises, and its growth to 400 employees across Helsinki, Finland, Chicago, and Bucharest. He also highlighted Sievo's unique approach, emphasizing AI and data integration to provid...

*Hosted by Andrei Palamariu* In this episode, I interviewed Alex Yaseen, Founder and CEO of Parabola. We discussed the company’s mission to empower supply chain operations through technology. Alex shared how Parabola helps companies automate complex, manual processes by combining subject matter expertise with AI tools. He also highlighted the importance of involving end users and technical teams i...

*Hosted by Andrei Palamariu* In this episode, I had a great conversation with two amazing leaders, Jörg Junghanns and Matthias Hodel from Capgemini and Kuehne + Nagel, respectively, discussing the partnership between the two organizations focusing on supply chain orchestration. We talked about the partnership's inception, emphasizing its global scale and the integration of logistics and suppl...

*Hosted by Andrei Palamariu* In this episode, I interviewed Kent Ledgerwood, the Senior Vice President of Value Engineering at One Network. We discussed his extensive experience in the supply chain industry and his insights on the evolving role of technology in addressing the challenges facing businesses today. We also discussed the trends and disruptions shaping the supply chain landscape, from t...

*Hosted by Andrei Palamariu* I had a great conversation with Tobias Sjölin, CTO of Fulfilment & Logistics at Boozt. In this episode, we discussed Tobias's career journey- helping to build Boozt's in-house technology capabilities from seven developers to over 200 today. He shares insights into Boozt's entrepreneurial culture and how it empowers teams through autonomy, flexibility...

*Hosted by Andrei Palamariu* I had a great conversation with Donald Hicks, CEO and Founder of Optilogic. He had such a wonderful career journey as a leader in his field. He shared in our conversation how a talk from a college student back when he was young inspired him to pursue a career as an Operations Research Systems Engineer. We also dived into his time with Llamasoft, buying a bar and finall...

*Hosted by Andrei Palamariu* In this episode, I interviewed Jennifer Bisceglie, Founder and CEO of Interos. We started the discussion with some of the highlights of Jennifer’s career—starting a company 19 years ago. Jennifer emphasizes the importance of transparency in the supply chain, mentioning how technology helps.  Discover more details here. Questions I asked: What makes Interos different fr...

In this episode, I interviewed Pali Tripathi, the CEO of Taabi Mobility,  an Indian conglomerate. She has 16 years of experience across diverse leadership roles across Unilever, EY, Booz, and CEAT Tyres. We discussed how logistics, infrastructure, and technology contribute to the business momentum in India, what value Taabi Mobility brings to its customers, and how the journey of a female CEO in I...