Interview · Mar 27, 2025 · 55 min

Pat Martin

Let's Talk Logistics with Pat Martin

Pat Martin, has helped turn Estes into the largest privately held LTL carrier in North America. Now he’s behind V53, a freight-focused VC fund backing software that actually gets used. This episode breaks down how Estes weathered Yellow’s collapse and a cyberattack in the same year, what most venture firms miss about selling to shippers and carriers, and why follow-through—not funding—is what separates the real players.

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News brief · Mar 25, 2025 · 11 min

USPS Power Shift: DeJoy Out, Commerce In

DeJoy’s out. Commerce is circling. The USPS reorg just got a plot twist—and now a Wall Street exec wants to run your mail. Is this the start of privatization or just another political flex? Let’s get into it.

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Interview · Apr 3, 2025 · 1 hr 5 min

Bharath Krishnamoorthy

Bharath Krishnamoorthy, left law to fix how money moves in freight. We get into why brokers struggle with cash flow, how Denim is leveling the playing field, and why automation—not headcount—is the path to growth.

Enough listening. Let's talk about your freight.

15 minutes with people who ship sofas, pergolas and squat racks for a living. Bring your worst lane — we'll bring ideas.

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