"Logistics is the secret to Amazon’s success—but it doesn’t have to be their monopoly." - Tyler ScrivenIn

In this episode of Tech Scenes, Jeff James Martin sits down with Tyler Scriven, Co-founder and CEO of Saltbox, to explore how AI, logistics, and co-warehousing are shaping the future of e-commerce. Tyler shares the founding story of Saltbox, a revolutionary platform designed to empower small e-commerce businesses with access to flexible logistics infrastructure, fulfillment tools, and community support.The conversation covers the inflection points in Tyler’s entrepreneurial journey—from scaling operations at Palantir to solving the real-world challenges faced by growing e-commerce brands. Together, they examine how AI is rapidly transforming marketing and fulfillment, why community is a critical differentiator for small businesses, and how a growing divide in access to AI knowledge could reshape the economic playing field.Tyler also reflects on broader societal shifts, drawing powerful parallels between the current AI revolution and past technological leaps. He underscores the urgency of teaching critical thinking, preparing for disruption, and leaning into humanity as a strength—not a liability—in an increasingly automated world.Key Takeaways:AI is redefining e-commerce, especially in marketing, fulfillment, and customer experience.Saltbox provides small businesses with the tools and space to compete with logistics giants.Entrepreneurial “bribe-the-mailman” moments often lead to big solutions.Community and support are fundamental to small business resilience.Human connection and storytelling offer a lasting competitive edge over automation.The AI revolution will move faster than previous technological shifts, creating both massive opportunity and deep inequality.Critical thinking and awareness are vital to ensure society benefits from AI—not just a select few.Small businesses must act now to capitalize on the unfair advantage early adopters enjoy.Music without lyrics, like jazz or instrumental tracks, can become an emotional anchor in moments of isolation or deep focus.Chapters00:00 – The Future of E-Commerce and AI02:05 – Building Saltbox: A Solution for Small Businesses06:14 – The Entrepreneurial Journey: Moments of Realization09:47 – Community and Fairness in Entrepreneurship14:14 – Challenges for Small E-Commerce Businesses18:48 – Competing with Giants: The Small Business Advantage23:50 – The Role of Humanity in a Tech-Driven World26:53 – Equity and Access in the Age of AI28:04 – Revolutionary Inflection Points32:37 – Awareness and Engagement in the AI Era35:34 – The Future of E-Commerce42:58 – Navigating the Unknown FutureResourcesLearn more about the book Peak Teams – Mastering the Habit of Unstoppable Venture-backed Companies https://a.co/d/hp5JtnuVisit Collective Genius™ to Build Your Venture-backed Team with the Peak Operating System™ https://www.collective-genius.com/Music by Andrew Applepie https://soundcloud.com/andrewapplepie#TechScenes #Saltbox #EcommerceLogistics #AIinEcommerce #Entrepreneurship #SmallBusinessGrowth #StartupLogistics #TylerScriven #JeffJamesMartin #VentureCapital #TechInnovation #CommunityDriven #AIRevolution #CriticalThinking #WarehouseTech #PlatformEconomy #CollectiveGenius #PeakOperatingSystem