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Ep. #13: Brian Cristol

Ep. #13: Brian Cristol

FromThe Freight Pod


Ep. #13: Brian Cristol

FromThe Freight Pod

ratings:
Length:
94 minutes
Released:
Dec 5, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

AI-written episode description:What happens when you combine an unwavering entrepreneurial spirit, a fascination with the trucking industry, and a passion for tech innovation? You get a riveting discussion with our guest, Brian Cristol, Founder and CEO of Isometric Technologies. His journey traverses his time in investment banking, his pivot to the tech world, his experiences with college football, and his path to entrepreneurship with Iso. Listen as we share stories from his past and gain valuable insights into his mindset that has led to his success in the logistics tech industry.Our conversation keeps you on your toes as we transition from sports to banking, and eventually land in the world of startups. Brian shares the challenges he faced while making the leap from a secure job in finance to a tech startup, and his journey at Uber Freight. We chat about sales tactics, creative subject lines, and the importance of empathy in the trucking industry. We also explore the birth of Uber Freight, the skepticism it faced, and its ultimate success.As we wind down, Brian shares his plans for his business, Iso, with a focus on the challenges traditional scorecard systems pose and the potential of a digital infrastructure to enhance partnerships. We discuss the idea of a FICO-type guide for freight brokers and a service index. This episode is a treasure chest of stories about overcoming adversity, insightful discussions, and valuable lessons. So tune in, it's time to hit the road!
Released:
Dec 5, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (20)

The Freight Pod is a deep dive into the journeys of the transportation and logistics industry’s brightest minds and innovators. Co-hosted by Andrew Silver and Paul Estrada, these two bring over 30 years of experience from building two of the fastest-growing companies in the industry. Their guests will be CEOs, founders, executives, and leaders from some of the most successful freight brokerages, trucking companies, manufacturers, and technology companies that support this great industry. Andrew and Paul will interview their guests with a focus on their life and how they got to where they are today, unlocking the key ingredients that helped them develop into the leaders they are now. They will also bring to light the fascinating stories that helped mold and shape their businesses.