60. Alex Kendall, Co Founder & CEO, Wayve

Episode 60: Revolutionizing and Democratizing Autonomous Driving 

Alex Kendall, founder and CEO of Wayve, a UK-based company with $1.3 billion of funding from Microsoft, NVIDIA, Softbank and Uber, discusses Wayve’s head start in end-to-end AI for driving, its efficient training and run-time architecture, and its suitability to any car manufacturer. 

 

00:00 Welcome to Tech Cars Machines 

01:32 Introduction to Alex Kendall and Wayve 

02:00 Wayve’s Autonomous Technology Explained 

04:21 The End-to-End AI Approach 

06:54 Wayve’s Data Efficiency and Learning 

09:13 Alex Kendall’s Background and Journey 

12:07 Wayve’s Path to Commercialization 

23:22 Wayve’s Competitive Edge and Market Position 

25:41 Adoption and Consumer Perception of Autonomous Vehicles 

31:56 Customization and OEM Integration 

35:51 Future of Autonomous Driving and Industry Impact 

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