Episode 55 of Venture Everywhere is hosted by Hugh Dixson, founder and CEO of Switchboard, a platform that allows businesses to easily integrate and exchange data with any supply chain system. He chats with Sumeet Trehan, co-founder and CEO of Starboard, a virtual infrastructure company specializing in global trade. Sumeet shares insights on how Starboard leverages cutting-edge AI and ML to streamline complex operations, optimize routing, enhance transparency, and reduce costs. Hugh and Sumeet also discuss how companies like Switchboard and Starboard are revolutionizing the logistics industry with AI and advanced technologies.

In this episode, you will hear:

• Starboard aims to cut freight forwarders' workloads by up to 70% with AI bots.
• Challenges in digitizing an industry reliant on outdated systems and manual processes.
• Starboard’s vision as a centralized hub for global trade. 
• How small and mid-sized players can leverage technology to compete with larger players.
• Parallels between supply chain modernization and the fintech boom.
• Why smaller players are adopting innovative solutions faster.

Learn more about Sumeet Trehan | Starboard

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sumeettrehan1/

Website: https://www.starboard.biz/

Learn more about Hugh Dixson | Switchboard

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hughdixson/

Website: https://www.switchboardcloud.com/