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Time stamps:

(0:00) Jason kicks off the show

(2:27) Breaking down WeWork’s bankruptcy

(5:45) Is there a case for Adam Neumann’s return to WeWork?

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(25:49) driverDOC CEO and Co-Founder Josh Kolar joins Jason

(25:10) Unveiling the entrepreneurial journey that led to the birth of driverDOC.

(29:00) How driverDOC is navigating the complex landscape of fragmented trucking industries.

(30:04) Adding value to the legacy apps and the big vision for driverDOC

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(32:31) The introduction of AI and multi-modal helps to accelerate the innovation of driverDOC

(34:22) An analysis of the current state of bill of lading standardization in the logistics industry.

(36:31) Advancements in live package tracking for improved shipment visibility.

(38:31) Building a startup in the heartland of America

(40:13) The impact of Uber and Amazon on freight

(41:32) The case of Convoy and the brokerage model

Referenced in the podcast: * Check out driverDoc:** https://www.driverdoc.io

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