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2376: Mothership - The Tech Startup Modernizing the Antiquated Freight Industry

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In this compelling episode of Tech Talks Daily, I chat with Aaron Peck, the dynamic CEO of Mothership, a company revolutionizing the freight industry with its on-demand network of connected trucks and streamlined local freight operations. Aaron, a former drummer for the band A Thorn for Every Heart (ATFEH), shares his fascinating journey from music to tech entrepreneurship and his relentless pursuit to solve last-mile delivery problems. Join us as Aaron walks us through his past ventures, including Beat Deck and Skirt, leading up to the inception of Mothership. First, we explore the origins of the name 'Mothership', a choice that sparked passionate debates within his team. Then, listen in as Aaron discusses the company's triumphs, including securing their domain name and raising an impressive $76 million from prominent investors like Westcap, Benchmark, and Bo Capital. We dive deep into the trends shaping the freight and commerce industry, emphasizing the growing importance of technology, the rise of independ