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Episode #40: From Chemical Trading To Building Freight Tech With Sebastian Pedraza
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This episode of the ThinkFreight Podcast dives into the unexpected entrepreneurial journey of Sebastian Pedraza, CRO and Co-Founder of Oko, helping empower freight forwarders and supply chain logistics providers.
We explore Sebastian's unique background, tracing his path from navigating the complexities of chemical trading at Marubeni to co-founding Oko. Discover how his traditional experience surprisingly equipped him for the challenges of the freight industry, and how his co-founder Darren's startup expertise formed the perfect complementary force (you won't want to miss the story of their serendipitous meeting!).
Listen in as we discuss:
- Sebastian's inspiring transition from a seemingly unrelated field to becoming a leader in freight technology.
- The power of diverse skillsets and experiences in fostering innovation within startup ventures.
- Unveiling the Entrepreneurs Roundtable Accelerator (ERA) and how it empowers aspiring entrepreneurs.
- Introducing Oko: its core mission to empower freight forwarders and logistics providers, automating manual processes, streamlining communication, and creating a more efficient, transparent global supply chain.
- How Oko leverages customer feedback to create a user-friendly and effective platform.
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