Episode 5: Garrett wants to deliver any good in under ten minutes, for under a quarter, using drones that burrow underground.

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(00:00 ) - Intro

(00:50 ) - What Pipedream is Building

(02:17 ) - Garrett's Background and Learning to Build Businesses

(04:02 ) - How Pipedream Moves Things Efficiently in Cities

(07:07 ) - Why Pneumatic Tubes are Not the Solution

(10:08 ) - How Pipedream's System Works with Robots, Rails, and Totes

(13:20 ) - Designing the Track to Handle Curves and Turns

(17:27 ) - Pipedream's Initial Focus on Instant Pickup and Curbside Delivery

(20:12 ) - The Vision for Edge Warehouses and Hyperlogistics

(23:05 ) - The Key Challenges in Scaling Autonomous Logistics

(28:37 ) - Why Last Mile Delivery Speed is More About Deployment Than Robot Speed

(31:10 ) - The Hardest Problems Pipedream is Solving

(37:14 ) - How Pipedream Decided on Underground Delivery Infrastructure

(41:37 ) - Leveraging Existing Utility Installation and Regulation Practices

(44:49 ) - Believing in the Vision Despite Skepticism

(47:53 ) - The Huge Potential of Last Mile Logistics Innovation

(50:51 ) - Garrett's Journey to Find a Meaningful 10-Year Opportunity

(54:49 ) - Realizing Underground Infrastructure was More Feasible Than Expected

(57:22 ) - Taking the Unconventional Path Despite Discouragement

(01:00:00 ) - The Engineering Appeal and Potential Impact of Last Mile Logistics

(01:04:02 ) - Borrowing from Proven Utility Distribution Models like Water and Sewage

(01:07:07 ) - The Perfect Timing and Conditions for Logistics Disruption

(01:11:35 ) - Cities' Incentives to Support Underground Utility Infrastructure

(01:14:27 ) - Conclusion

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Links:

• Christian Keil – https://twitter.com/pronounced_kyle
• Garret McCurrach –  https://twitter.com/thegarrettscott 
• Pipedream - https://www.pipedreamlabs.co/

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