AI Automation and Forward Deployment with Dan Bailey

In this episode of Supply Chain Connections, Brian Glick speaks with Dan Bailey, co-founder and CEO of Nexcade, about the evolving role of AI automation in logistics and how forward deployment is reshaping software development for freight forwarders. Drawing on his unique journey from investment banking to logistics tech, Dan shares what drew him into the industry and why he stayed.Key discussion points include:

• Dan’s transition from finance to supply chain tech via Sedna and venture capital
• The foundational ideas behind Nexcade and its focus on rate lifecycle automation
• How forward deployment enables scalable AI implementation in logistics operations
• Lessons learned about change management and customizing software in complex environments
• The shift from deterministic to adaptive software approaches in supply chain tech
• Insights into improving the software buying process within logistics organizations

About the Guest:
Dan Bailey is co-founder and CEO of Nexcade, a company building AI-powered automation tools for global freight forwarders. With a background that spans investment banking, venture capital, and supply chain tech, Dan brings a unique perspective to solving operational challenges in logistics. Before launching Nexcade, he served as COO at Sedna and was part of MMC Ventures, where he focused on early-stage supply chain software platforms. Dan’s work centers on simplifying complex workflows and helping logistics teams operate more efficiently through automation.

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