Don Burnette

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  'NOBODY IN THE CABIN': Kodiak to roll out autonomous freight deliveries

  October 03, 2026 · 📺 Fox Business

  Kodiak founder and CEO Don Burnette joins 'Varney & Co.' to discuss the launching of driverless delivery trucks in partnership with IKEA and explains the technology behind autonomous long-haul shipping. 00:00 Kodiak's partnership with IKEA 00:41 Removing the driver from the cab 01:05 Liability and safety of AI trucks 01:34 Cost savings and efficiency 02:26 Scaling driverless fleets in 2027 02:40 How autonomous trucks handle emergencies Subscribe to Fox Business: https://bit.ly/2D9Cdse Watch more Fox Business Video: https://video.foxbusiness.com Watch Fox Business Network Live: http://www.fox…

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  Kodiak’s SensorPod Design Explained | CEO Don Burnette at ACT Expo

  May 11, 2026 · 📺 Munro Live

  Following up on our podcast conversation with Kodiak CEO Don Burnette, we got the chance to see Kodiak's SensorPod system ...

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  Inside Kodiak AI and the Future of Driverless Freight with Founder and CEO Don Burnette

  March 18, 2026 · 📺 Munro Live

  In this episode, Jordan Arocha, President of Munro, speaks with Kodiak AI Founder and CEO Don Burnette about safely driving an autonomous future and the many decisions and challenges that come with it. Kodiak is a company specializing in autonomous, driverless long haul trucking technology, focused on developing AI powered self driving trucks and scaling autonomous freight operations for real world deployment. https://kodiak.ai/ Munro Live is the media division of Munro & Associates, an engineering consulting firm with a design-first approach. At Munro, we specialize in costing, benchmarkin…

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  Burnette: Driverless freight is already running in production

  January 07, 2026 · 📺 CNBC Television

  Don Burnette, Founder & CEO of Kodiak AI, says a new Bosch partnership enables mass scaling of autonomous trucking fleets, with driverless deployments expanding in 2026–27 and growing defense demand for AI systems that work in any terrain. For access to live and exclusive video from CNBC subscribe to CNBC PRO: https://cnb.cx/42d859g » Subscribe to CNBC TV: https://cnb.cx/SubscribeCNBCtelevision » Subscribe to CNBC: https://cnb.cx/SubscribeCNBC » Watch CNBC on the go with CNBC+: https://www.cnbc.com/WatchCNBCPlus Turn to CNBC TV for the latest stock market news and analysis. From market futur…

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  Jan. 6, 2026 | Hyundai dives into humanoid robots; Kodiak Robotics CEO Don Burnette

  January 06, 2026 · 📺 Automotive News

  Hyundai gets into the humanoid robot game ...

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  Kodiak AI (KDK) CEO on Bosch Partnership & Autonomous "Inflection Point"

  January 05, 2026 · 📺 Schwab Network

  Don Burnette, CEO of Kodiak AI (KDK), returns to the Watch List to discuss the company's partnership with Bosch to scale its driverless truck fleet. While physical AI will take time to develop, Don expects this partnership to accelerate the process for autonomous driving. He explains how Kodiak trained its AI on 3 million miles of road to increase the safety and reliability of these trucks. "Seeing is believing," says Don, arguing that Kodiak's tech offers a safer alternative to human drivers. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscrib…

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  Kodiak AI founder Don Burnette on the realities of going public | TechCrunch Disrupt 2025

  November 05, 2025 · 📺 TechCrunch

  Exits look different in 2025. Fresh off a successful SPAC, Kodiak AI CEO Don Burnette joins the Going Public Stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 to talk about how he’s navigating today’s funding landscape. He'll break down how founders can create multiple routes to scale and liquidity, and why timing and discipline matter more than ever. #TechCrunchDisrupt2025 Subscribe for more on YouTube: https://tcrn.ch/youtube Follow TechCrunch on Instagram: http://tcrn.ch/instagram TikTok: https://tcrn.ch/tiktok X: tcrn.ch/x Threads: https://tcrn.ch/threads Facebook: https://tcrn.ch/facebook Bluesky: htt…

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  AI for the long-haul: Kodiak AI CEO Don Burnette on autonomous trucking technology

  September 25, 2025 · 📺 CNBC Television

  Don Burnette, Kodiak AI founder and CEO, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the potential benefits of AI powered trucking, how autonomous trucking technology works, rollout expansion timeline, capital requirements, and more. For access to live and exclusive video from CNBC subscribe to CNBC PRO: https://cnb.cx/42d859g » Subscribe to CNBC TV: https://cnb.cx/SubscribeCNBCtelevision » Subscribe to CNBC: https://cnb.cx/SubscribeCNBC » Watch CNBC on the go with CNBC+: https://www.cnbc.com/WatchCNBCPlus Turn to CNBC TV for the latest stock market news and analysis. From market futures to live price upd…

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  Kodiak (KDK) CEO on Monetizing Autonomous Vehicles & A.I. Road Safety

  September 25, 2025 · 📺 Schwab Network

  On the day of the company's public debut, Kodiak (KDK) CEO Don Burnette highlights how his company is using autonomous tech on the road today. He talks about how the company is already getting autonomous vehicles into the hands of customers and ways the tech ensures safety on the road. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribe Download the iOS app - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/schwab-... Download the Amazon Fire Tv App - https://www.amazon.com/TD-Ameritrade-... W…

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  Kodiak AI CEO: $2.5B Nasdaq debut an ‘exciting day’

  September 25, 2025 · 📺 Fox Business Clips

  Kodiak AI founder and CEO Don Burnette details the company’s ‘completely autonomous’ tractor-trailers on ‘The Claman Countdown.’ #fox #media #breakingnews #us #usa #new #news #breaking #theclamanccountdown #foxbusiness #kodiakai #ai #artificialintelligence #nasdaq #ipo #stockmarket #markets #wallstreet #business #technology #autonomous #automation #trucking #transportation #innovation #finance #economy Subscribe to Fox Business: https://bit.ly/2D9Cdse Watch more Fox Business Video: https://video.foxbusiness.com Watch Fox Business Network Live: http://www.foxnewsgo.com/ FOX Business Network…

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  Kodiak: The Capital Cities/ABC of Autonomy

  July 29, 2024 · 📺 The Road to Autonomy

  Tom Murphy, CEO of Capital Cities/ABC excelled at capital allocation. Following the example set by Mr. Murphy, Don Burnette, Founder & CEO of Kodiak is implementing his version of Capital Cities/ABC capital allocation strategy as he grows Kodiak. With a focus on growing long-term profitable revenue and achieving industry best EBITA margins, Mr. Burnette is keeping a keen eye on expenses and ensuring that capital is allocated to growing the business, not frivolous expenses. By keeping costs low and offering valuable solutions to customers, Kodiak was able to expand into Defense and off-road…

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  CEO Don Burnette: Kodiak's Autonomous Trucking Innovations

  March 21, 2024 · 📺 ARK Invest

  On this episode of "For Your Innovation," we engage with Don Burnette, founder and CEO of Kodiak Robotics, to explore their journey and aspirations of autonomous trucking. With insights into Kodiak's unique approach to overcoming the industry's challenges, the episode delves into the technological advancements and strategic partnerships that propel the company forward. Emphasizing proprietary data's pivotal role and innovative strategies for safety and redundancy, the conversation sheds light on how Kodiak is navigating the future of transportation. This episode offers a glimpse into the readi…

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