In this episode, Cargado founder Matt Silver joins Madelyn O’Farrell to unpack the future of cross-border freight between the U.S., Mexico, and Canada. He shares his journey from Coyote Logistics and Forager to launching Corgado, a marketplace and pricing tool built specifically for freight brokers. They dive into why WhatsApp and spreadsheets break down collaboration across the 8–12 parties in a typical cross-border shipment, how better-structured data and workflow tools can replace today’s manual copy-paste work, and where AI fits in as more than just a band-aid on legacy TMS systems. Matt also explains why Mexico has become strategically critical for U.S. supply chains, the impact of NAFTA/USMCA, trade tensions with China, and pandemic-driven nearshoring, as well as remaining challenges in Mexican infrastructure and politics. Key takeaways: brokers should focus on relationships and problem-solving, not data entry; modern tools will blur the line between system of action and system of record; and long term, supply chain collaboration will happen on shared, AI-augmented platforms that connect brokers, carriers, and shippers across North America.

Highlights from their conversation include:

• Matt’s Background in Freight and the Origin of Corgado (0:46)
• Building a Cross-Border Marketplace and Pricing Tool for Brokers (3:52)
• Why WhatsApp and Spreadsheets Break Cross-Border Collaboration (6:46)
• Brokers Should Manage Relationships, Not Copy and Paste Data (11:15)
• Balancing Automation and Human Relationships in Brokerage (17:29)
• Why Mexico Has Become Strategically Critical to U.S. Supply Chains (20:12)
• Political and Infrastructure Challenges for Mexico as a Logistics Hub (24:58)
• The Future of Supply Chain Collaboration Across North America (28:55)
• Closing Thoughts and Episode Wrap-Up (30:33)

Dynamo Ventures is a venture firm backing founders upgrading the physical economy. As intelligence moves into critical infrastructure and technology collides with physics, industry is entering a new era of transformation - the industrial renaissance.

Born from the dirt and grit of supply chains and shaped by operations, not spreadsheets, Dynamo focuses on the complex realities of building in the real world. We invest in companies transforming infrastructure, manufacturing, logistics, transportation, and the systems that power global commerce.

Dynamo works closely with founders who combine ambition with a bias to action, bringing a builder mindset to venture capital through deep operational insight, systematic pressure-testing and hands-on partnership.

Our purpose is simple: to back the relentless shaping the industrial renaissance. Learn more at www.dynamo.vc

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In this episode, Santosh Sankar hosts his final installment of The Future of Supply Chain and passes the torch to new host Madelyn O’Farrell as the show rebrands to The Dynamo Show. They discuss Dynamo’s broader focus on the industrial economy beyond traditional logistics, including manufacturing, grid infrastructure, data centers, robotics, and the concept of “new industrialists” driving an industrial renaissance. Madelyn shares her vision for the podcast as a go-to resource for anyone who cares about how the physical world is built, moved, and powered, while committing to maintaining high-caliber, diverse guests and a consistent, conversational format. Listeners are encouraged to follow the transition to The Dynamo Show for deeper, more expansive coverage of making, moving, and monetizing goods.

Highlights from their conversation include:

• Santosh Announces Final Episode and Host Transition to Madelyn (0:40)
• Introducing The Dynamo Show and Expanded Supply Chain Scope (2:23)
• Industrial Renaissance, New Industrialists, and Evolving Messaging (3:39)
• Grid Infrastructure, Data Centers, and Robotics as the New Factory (4:41)
• Madelyn’s Long-Term Vision for the Podcast as a Go-To Resource (6:44)
• Core Values, Authenticity, and Diversity of Guests to Preserve (8:27)
• Closing Thoughts and Teasing the Launch of The Dynamo Show (9:44)

Dynamo is a VC firm led by supply chain and mobility specialists that focus on seed-stage, enterprise startups.

Find out more at: https://www.dynamo.vc/

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From time to time, we’ll re-air a previous episode of the show that our newer audience may have missed. During this episode, Santosh is joined by Izzy Rosenzweig, Founder and CEO of Portless, a logistics and fulfillment company that enables U.S. e-commerce brands to ship products directly from factories in China to American customers in just 5–9 days, eliminating the need for U.S.-based warehousing. Izzy shares a revolutionary approach to supply chain logistics, transforming e-commerce fulfillment by reducing inventory time from months to days. He helps brands optimize cash flow, minimize tariffs, and improve delivery efficiency by leveraging strategic air cargo and international facilities. Izzy shares his journey from e-commerce to logistics, highlighting the challenges of international trade, tariffs, and sustainability. Don’t miss this great conversation!

Highlights from their conversation include:

• Izzy’s Background and Journey in Cross-Border Logistics (0:41)
• Challenges of Traditional Supply Chains (2:08)
• Direct Fulfillment Model Explained (5:40)
• Skepticism Around Near Shoring (8:46)
• Impact of Trade Policies (11:44)
• Sustainability in Supply Chains (14:42)
• Operational Challenges in Cross-Border Logistics (16:57)
• Advice for Founders in Unsexy Industries (18:38)
• This or That Segment to Close (19:34)

Dynamo is a VC firm led by supply chain and mobility specialists that focus on seed-stage, enterprise startups.

Find out more at: https://www.dynamo.vc/

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