🌟 Driven by passion. Powered by purpose. Meet Mariza Brimhall, Manager of Enterprise Sales Engineering at Motive. From growing our enterprise segment to helping fleets operate safely and efficiently, Mariza is shaping how Motive empowers people to do their best work — and make an impact that lasts. Read how she’s helping drive enterprise growth with passion and purpose.
🚛💡 At Motive, we’re building AI that not only analyzes data — it helps drivers and fleets stay safer on the road every day. Farhan Ali, who leads engineering for AI Coach, shares how his team is turning raw driver data into real-time coaching, and why accuracy builds trust in the real world. Read more about his journey and how AI Coach is shaping the future of fleet safety.
Want to build AI that actually makes the roads safer? Dive into the latest AI Team Member Spotlight featuring Saloni Jhalani — our Machine Learning Engineer who’s driving real-world impact through AI-powered safety models. From detecting distracted driving to pioneering unsafe parking detection, Saloni’s work helps fleets operate more safely and efficiently. Inspired to make a difference? Join us. Explore opportunities to build meaningful AI at the crossroads of technology and safety.
We’re opening our brand-new Austin office and you’re invited! Join Motive on Thursday, Oct. 9 (4–6:30 PM CST) for an exclusive Sales Hiring Event: 🎀 Ribbon-cutting with Motive leaders 🎤 Panel + Q&A on career paths through our Bridge Program 🤝 Networking with recruiters and leaders 📍 924 E. 7th St, Austin, TX 78702 We’re hiring SDRs and AEs, this is your chance to meet the team, explore opportunities, and see why Motive is one of Austin’s premier employers. Reserve your spot today: motiveaustinnetworkingevent.splashthat.com 🔗 gomotive.com/careers
🤖 AI is only as powerful as the real-world problems it solves. In this clip, Nihar Gupta, Senior Director of Product Management at Motive, shares our pragmatic approach to AI—built around solving critical challenges for physical operations. 🔍 From detecting unsafe driving to automating workflows, our AI is grounded in outcomes that drive value. 👉 Hear more of Nihar’s perspective in his full AI Spotlight
Real-world AI that saves lives. Meet Gautam Kunapuli, Director of AI at Motive, driving human‑centered models that see, understand, and act in the messy, unpredictable physical world. Think edge‑ready AI, trust learned from real use, and insights that don’t just detect risk—but respond to it.
Big news in the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) case brought by Samsara. Judge Doris Johnson Hines of the ITC issued her determination: Motive does not infringe any valid Samsara patent claims, and no violations were found against Motive. This is a victory for Motive, and most importantly, a win for the nearly 100,000 customers and more than 1 million drivers who rely on our technology to improve the safety of our roads. Here’s Motive CEO Shoaib Makani’s message on why Motive is beating Samsara on the road and in the courtroom. Learn more 👉
🏆 We’re honored to be named a 2025 Tech Cares Award winner from TrustRadius — for the second year in a row! Motive was recognized for our commitment to: ⭐ Sustainability & the environment ⭐ Volunteerism ⭐ Diversity, equity, & inclusion (DEI) ⭐ Community impact & generous giving ⭐ Employee well-being & development ⭐ Support for women in tech ⭐ Educational access At Motive, we believe that leading in technology also means leading with compassion — from sustainability and DEI to education, well-being, and community impact. And because of our all-star team, we also have all-star customers. See what they’re saying on our TrustRadius page!
In case you missed it — Motive’s CEO Shoaib Makani joined CNBC’s Jon Fortt on Fortt Knox for an in-depth conversation on AI, leadership, and the future of the physical economy. From building with purpose to scaling with AI, it’s a conversation worth watching. 📺 Watch the full episode on YouTube
🚨 Big news: Motive has raised $150M to accelerate our mission to empower the people who run physical operations with AI to make their work safer and more productive. This new funding—led by Kleiner Perkins and joined by new investor AllianceBernstein—will help us extend our AI leadership, enter new markets, and expand our teams to support the world’s largest and most complex operations. We're just getting started. Let’s build the future of physical operations together.
