#172: Bridging the Digital Divide for Freight Brokers with Rick Zullo of Equal Ventures

During this episode, Santosh is joined by Rick Zullo, Co-Founder and General Partner at Equal Ventures, a company bridging the digital divide by partnering with founders and businesses deploying technology within legacy industries. During the episode, Santosh and Rick discuss the challenges and opportunities in the freight brokerage industry suggesting that shared technology infrastructure and information sharing could help brokers overcome these challenges. The two also draw parallels between the freight industry and the insurance industry, emphasize the importance of relationships in the brokerage business, discuss the potential for startups in the industry, advocate for an enabling rather than disruptive approach, and more.