Machine Minds

In this episode, we speak with Seth Winteroth, partner at Eclipse Ventures. Eclipse Ventures is an early stage venture firm that specializes in investments within the vital physical industries that significantly impact people's lives. During our discussion, Seth imparts insights into his background and shares the transformative experiences that have shaped his journey in the realm of robotics...

In this episode, we had the privilege of speaking with Sam Abidi, the Chief Commercial Officer of Monarch Tractor, a pioneering company that specializes in the development of cutting-edge smart electric tractors, aimed at revolutionizing and optimizing existing farm ecosystems. During our conversation, Sam delved into his impressive professional journey. He began his career as a contributor in a r...

In this episode, we speaked with Paolo, the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Embodied, a cutting-edge robotics company that is changing the world of education and early age development for children.  As we dive into our conversation, Paolo shares his background and formative experiences that have shaped his journey in the world of robotics. From his childhood dreams of working at NASA to his...

In this episode, our dialogue with Spencer, unveils his background and formative experiences that shaped his trajectory in the world of robotics. As a young child, Spencer was granted the opportunity to visit the National Robotics Engineering Center of Pittsburgh, guided by his father's cousin, Lee Wise. It was during this visit that Spencer's passion for robotics was ignited, as he saw...

In this episode, we engaged in a conversation with Daniel Theobald, a distinguished individual who holds positions of Co-founder and President at MassRobotics, Founder and Chairman at Vecna Robotics, and Founder and CEO at Mekable. Our dialogue with Daniel unveils his background, as he narrates his formative years spent in Silicon Valley. From a tender age, he found himself immersed in the world o...

In this episode, we sit down with Abe Murray, General Partner at AlleyCorp Robotics. AlleyCorp Robotics is an early stage venture fund and incubator that founds and funds transformative companies in New York. During our discussion, Abe shares his remarkable career trajectory, which encompasses a diverse array of experiences. From his decision to forgo high school education to running fishing boats...

In this episode, we sit down with Mika Saryan, VP of Engineering of Formic, a company that helps manufacturers grow their business by making it easy to afford, deploy, and profit from robotic automation. Mika takes us on his beginnings, starting on automotive, entertainment, consumer devices, and eventually ending up on robotics. Enjoy as he shares his passion about industrial automation, safety a...

In this episode, we sit down with Davis Foster, Co-Founder of Scythe Robotics, a company that solves landscapers' labor issues. Davis takes us on his formation journey, from a young Lego enthusiast to Co-Founder and Chief Engineer of Scythe. Enjoy this episode with Davis, where he shares inspiring startup stories and how Scythe overcame obstacles. Davis is passionate about building high-quali...

In this episode, we sit down with Dima Dobrynin, founder of a company at the forefront of robotics solutions.  Dima takes us on his journey from an enthusiast to an innovator, sharing what motivated him to jump into this space. From his beginnings, joining self-driving cars projects, to becoming the founder of Staxel, an early stage startup company. With insights drawn from personal experience, he...

In this episode, we take you on a captivating journey through the last nine episodes of our podcast, where we've had the privilege of hosting experts and thought leaders from the AI and tech world. From revolutionizing food service to streamlining e-commerce, optimizing piece picking processes, enhancing healthcare, providing opportunities for start-up tech business, and even strengthening na...

In this episode, we sit down with Fady Saad, founder of Cybernetix Ventures, a trailblazing venture capital firm that's been reshaping the landscape of early-stage investments in robotics, automation, and AI. Fady takes us on a captivating journey through his evolution in the tech realm, starting from his early days as an entrepreneur to his current role as a guiding force behind promising st...

In this episode of Machine Minds, we sit down with Saurav Agarwal, the Director of Engineering at Shield AI, a pioneering tech company dedicated to leveraging AI and technology to protect service members and civilians. Saurav provides a glimpse of his journey from being a start-up business founder to joining one of the leaders in the autonomous flight and defense industry. We talk about the advant...

In this episode of Machine Minds, we step into the future of medical innovation with our guest Derek Pietz, the Director of Automation Equipment and Test Engineering at Intuitive, a company renowned for pioneering robotic-assisted surgery. In this episode, Derek takes us on an extraordinary journey, tracing his path from early aspirations to becoming a driving force behind the intersection of robo...

In today's episode of The Machine Minds Show, we delve into the fascinating world of food automation and robotics with our special guest, Buck Jordan. Buck is the CEO and Founder of Vebu Labs, a cutting-edge company at the forefront of automating the food and restaurant industry. He is also the Co-founder and President of Miso Robotics, a groundbreaking venture focusing on creating robots tha...

In today's episode of The Machine Minds Show, we delve into the dynamic world of drone defense and security with our special guest Carl Landrum, VP of Civilian Programs and Strategy at Dedrone, a pioneering company at the forefront of revolutionizing drone defense through its cutting-edge AI-Driven Autonomous C2 platform. Carl's remarkable journey from the Federal Government to the comme...

Join us in this enlightening episode as we dive into the fascinating world of robotics and automation with our special guest, Josh Dion, the VP of Engineering at RightHand Robotics. RightHand Robotics is a pioneering company that has been leading the charge in building a data-driven intelligent picking platform, revolutionizing order fulfillment in the age of online commerce. In this engaging conv...

Join us in this captivating episode as we sit down with Felix Alvarez, the Chief Product Officer of Vebu Labs; a leading corporate innovation studio pioneering the future of the food industry through automation. With an impressive 27-year career in the automation industry, Felix has been instrumental in creating groundbreaking products ranging from trains and submarines to toys and high-powered la...

Welcome to an exciting episode of Machine Minds. Today, we dive into the world of cutting-edge robotics that’s revolutionizing e-commerce fulfillment. Our two special guests are Chris Visnic and Mitchell Weiss from HDS Global; a trailblazing company behind the revolutionary RoboFS (Robotic Fulfillment System). Join us as we unravel their journies in robotics, the value of implementing robotics in...

In this episode of Machine Minds, we sit down with Daniel Dreymann, the Chief Product Officer of Agot AI, a trailblazing company that deploys hassle-free artificial intelligence to empower frontline food workers and ensure exceptional service in restaurants. Join us as we delve into the fascinating world of AI's impact on overwhelmed restaurants, exploring topics such as guest experience, spe...

Welcome to Machine Minds, the show where we dive deep into the intricate world of robotics and artificial intelligence. I'm your host, Greg Toroosian, a staffing industry leader with a passion for the frontiers of technology. In each episode, we bring you intimate conversations with the founders, investors, and trailblazers who are at the heart of the AI and robotics revolution. We dig into t...