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REPOST: Building a Freight Juggernaut Again with Michael Leto

Release Date: 11/26/2021

REPOST: Beyond Cost Per Load with Felipe Capella

The Logistics of Logistics Podcast

Beyond Cost Per Load with Felipe Capella and discuss beyond cost per load. Felipe believes that while cost per load will continue to be important, savvy shippers will look for 3PLs who use technology and people to bring additional value to the shipping function. About Felipe Capella is President, COO and Co-founder of , a leading digital freight technology company. Previously advised companies on corporate strategy and M&A in Brazil and New York for 8 years. Joined the Inter-American Development Bank in Washington to advise on sovereign guaranteed development projects for...

The Metafora Story with Peter Rentschler

The Logistics of Logistics Podcast

The Metafora Story with Peter Rentschler and discuss the Metafora story. Peter is CEO of , a management consulting and technology delivery firm focused on transportation, logistics, and supply chain. About Peter Rentschler is the CEO of , an industry-leading management consulting and software development firm. Peter leads client service and engagement delivery. He has advised carriers and 3PLs to create and implement long-term strategies enabled through organizational change and operational efficiency. Having worked for enterprise and boutique consulting firms, Peter has worked with...

The FlavorCloud Story with Rathna Sharad

The Logistics of Logistics Podcast

The FlavorCloud Story with Rathna Sharad and discuss the FlavorCloud story. Rathna is the founder and CEO of , an end-to-end cross-border logistics platform for direct-to-consumer (DTC) brands, ecommerce retailers, and marketplaces. About Rathna Sharad , founder and CEO of , has 20+ years of experience working in global supply chain and international trade logistics as well as 10+ years of e-commerce enablement experience which has positioned her perfectly to create an “anywhere to anywhere” logistics solution that enables any brand to go global. Indeed FlavorCloud, founded in 2018, is a...

Winning on LinkedIn with Judi Hays

The Logistics of Logistics Podcast

Winning on LinkedIn with Judi Hays and discuss winning on LinkedIn. Judi is a LinkedIn strategist who helps busy executives increase online visibility using a proven strategy that converts connections into targeted buyers. About Judi Hays is a sought-after LinkedIn expert who helps busy executives increase online visibility using a proven strategy that converts connections into targeted buyers. She turns underperforming LinkedIn profiles into prospect-attracting powerhouses. Judi consults with B2B businesses in professional service industries, all selling high-ticket services in high-trust...

REPOST: LTL: Then and Now with David Ross

The Logistics of Logistics Podcast

LTL: Then and Now with David Ross and discuss LTL: then and now. David is the Executive Vice President of , a leading less-than-truckload carrier offering high quality and reliable LTL services About David Ross is the Executive Vice President of t. Mr. Ross was most recently Managing Director and Group Head of Stifel’s Global Transportation & Logistics Equity Research practice. During his tenure at Stifel, his awards included ranking #1 in stock picking multiple times in the Wall Street Journal's Best on the Street Analysts Survey and in Financial Times/StarMine...

REPOST: The Emerge Story with Andrew Leto

The Logistics of Logistics Podcast

The Emerge Story with Andrew Leto and discuss Andrews's entrepreneurial journey and the story. Joe and Andrew also discuss Andrew’s earlier business ventures, and . About Andrew Leto , is the Founder and CEO of , which is a digital freight marketplace. Andrew has been in the logistics industry since 2003 when he founded GlobalTranz after serving five honorable years in the U.S. Navy. Having built a reputation for providing some of the best technology in the industry, GlobalTranz quickly became one of the top-10 Truckload and LTL brokers in the U.S. with over a billion dollars in sales....

The SwanLeap Story with Brad Hollister

The Logistics of Logistics Podcast

The SwanLeap Story with Brad Hollister and discuss the SwanLeap story. Brad is the Co-Founder and former Chief Executive Officer of , a leading transportation, consulting, and technology firm specializing in supply chain best practices and cost reduction strategies. About Brad Hollister is the Co-Founder and former Chief Executive Officer of . Under Hollister’s leadership, SwanLeap delivered an unprecedented 75,660.8 percent growth in revenue in the past three years, catapulting the 5-year-old software company to the No. 1 spot on both the 2018 Inc. 5000 list and the Deloitte Technology...

The Box that Changed the World with Richard Danderline

The Logistics of Logistics Podcast

The Box that Changed the World with Richard Danderline and discuss the box that changed the world. Richard is the Co-Founder and CFO of , a shipping container company that has developed an innovative shipping container that is poised to revolutionize the space. About Richard Danderline , has over 35 years of executive level financial and operating experience, primarily in the fashion footwear and apparel businesses. He has served as COO/CFO of several large fashion companies, including Marc Fisher Footwear, Aerogroup International (Aerosoles brand), Kenneth Cole and Iconix Brand Group...

Fulfillment Success with Steve Shebuski

The Logistics of Logistics Podcast

Fulfillment Success with Steve Shebuski and discuss fulfillment success. Steve is the Vice President of Digital Strategy at , part of Accenture, a company that helps companies reimage fulfillment operations to align with business goals, address market trends, and meet customer demands. About Steve Shebuski is the Vice President of Digital Strategy at , part of Accenture. Steve has 20+ years of experience as a Program Manager/Design Lead/Project Manager implementing both Microsoft Dynamics AX / Dynamics 365 as well as tier I and tier II warehouse management and transportation software...

Winning the Logistics Talent War with Radu Palamariu

The Logistics of Logistics Podcast

Winning the Logistics Talent War with Radu Palamariu and discuss winning the logistics talent war. Radu is the Managing Director Asia Pacific & Europe of and the Global Head of Supply Chain & Logistics Practice. Alcott Global provides Executive Search solutions for the world’s top companies in eCommerce, supply chain, logistics, and tech in transportation. About Radu Palamariu is the Managing Director Asia Pacific & Europe of and the Global Head of Supply Chain & Logistics Practice. He has been working on C-level and top management executive search assignments with Top...

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Building a Freight Juggernaut Again with Michael Leto

Michael Leto and Joe Lynch talk about building a freight juggernaut again. Michael is the CEO of Emerge, a digital freight marketplace that was built specifically for carriers and shippers. The platform enables carriers to bid on spot and contract business that they wouldn't otherwise have access to. Additionally, Emerge enables shippers to choose from thousands of vetted carriers or better manage their RFP communication with their existing carriers.

About Michael Leto

Michael Leto, CEO of Emerge, has been in the transportation industry for over 21 years and played an active role in creating one of the largest and fastest-growing 3PLs in the country. He has been recognized as one of Arizona's "Top 35 Entrepreneurs 35 and Younger" by AZ Central, “40 Under 40” by Phoenix Business Journal, and creating a culture awarded "Best Places to Work". He has a proven track record of building and scaling successful e-commerce platforms and assimilating teams to drive results and execute strategic initiatives.

About Emerge

Emerge, based in Scottsdale, AZ, is one of the fastest-growing startups in the U.S. and is transforming the $800 billion transportation and logistics industry with its digital freight marketplace platform. Emerge’s award-winning marketplace provides access to direct capacity and live market conditions helping shippers and carriers make the strongest, most beneficial decisions when procuring domestic freight. Launched in 2017, Emerge is backed by Greycroft, New Road Capital, 9Yards Capital, and the founder of GlobalTranz.

Key Takeaways: Building a Freight Juggernaut Again

Michael Leto and his brother Andrew built the freight juggernaut, GlobalTranz. The brothers and their team pioneered a new way of managing freight. Their innovative approach enabled them to grow quickly and become one of the most successful 3PLs in the country.
GlobalTranz developed a transportation management system at a time when few companies understood the power of the new technology.
Additionally, GlobalTranz treated their carriers (and agents) as customers while many freight brokers had adversarial relationships with carriers.
After their successful exit at GlobalTranz, Andrew and Michael founded Emerge with the goal of transforming the freight marketplace again.
Emerge is a free freight marketplace built for both shippers and carriers.
With Emerge, shippers can ditch the blast emails to carriers and the mind-numbing Excel spreadsheets and upgrade to an advanced procurement tool for managing both spot and contract relationships.
The Emerge Marketplace gives shippers access to the lowest rates on live capacity with just a few clicks.
Emerge enables shippers to grow their partner network by connecting to thousands of verified carriers and brokers to ensure their loads are always covered.
Carriers gain access and bid directly on exclusive contract and spot lanes that they would not otherwise have access to. Emerge’s network connects carriers with shippers of all sizes, providing more opportunities for carriers to work in their preferred lanes.