The Bootstrapper's Guide to Logistics

Nate Shutes
The Bootstrapper's Guide to Logistics

The Bootstrapper's Guide to Logistics is dedicated to the supply chain entrepreneurs who are building companies the way that doesn't get a lot of attention. We're here to change that by sharing their stories and inspiring others to take the leap.Join us as we build a community of supply chain entrepreneurs from the ground up.

  1. APR 7

    Philly Special with Chris Agnew

    What happens when you combine Philadelphia grit, Chicago hustle, and cutting-edge AI technology? You get Chris Agnew's journey to founding Freight IQ. Growing up in a blue-collar Philadelphia neighborhood where "everything was a competition" and working in his mother's restaurant (where he nearly got fired) Chris developed resilience and people skills. After 8 years at Coyote Logistics he spent the next six at Molo. This long-term approach to understanding the business gave him unique insights into complete market cycles and the operational challenges facing brokerages during both bull and bear markets.  The entrepreneurial spark ignited when Chris recognized how advanced AI and machine learning technology could transform these operational bottlenecks. Freight IQ was born from his vision to create software solutions that enable logistics companies to operate more efficiently while preserving what matters most - the human relationships at the heart of the industry. What makes Chris's approach distinctive is his unwavering belief that despite technological advancement, logistics remains fundamentally a "people game." His philosophy combines domain expertise with innovative technology to address not just surface-level challenges but the complex exception management scenarios that often derail operations. Ready to see how combining old-school values with cutting-edge technology is reshaping the logistics landscape? Listen now and discover why sometimes the most revolutionary ideas come from those willing to do the unglamorous work of fully understanding an industry before trying to transform it. Brought to you by Rapido and Bitfreighter.

    44 min
5
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The Bootstrapper's Guide to Logistics is dedicated to the supply chain entrepreneurs who are building companies the way that doesn't get a lot of attention. We're here to change that by sharing their stories and inspiring others to take the leap.Join us as we build a community of supply chain entrepreneurs from the ground up.

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