
Machine Minds
Machine Minds - the minds behind the machines! This is the show where we dive deep into the intricate worlds of robotics, AI, and Hard Tech. In each episode, we bring you intimate conversations with the founders, investors, and trailblazers who are at the heart of these tech revolutions. We dig into their journeys, the challenges they've overcome, and the breakthroughs that are shaping our future. Join us as we explore how these machine minds are transforming the way we live, work, and understand our world.
Podcasting since 2023 • 104 episodes
Machine Minds
Latest Episodes
Episode 103 | Inside The Defense VC Boom | Nick Snoad
I sat down with Nick Snoad, VP at Marlinspike, to talk about the surge of capital into defense and dual-use tech—and how he actually evaluates teams, markets, and milestones at the earliest stages.What we get into:- Why dual-use...
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Episode 103
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Episode 102 | Active Physical Intelligence Unleashed | Tara Javidi & Sam Bigdeli
How do you get AI to seek the right data in the real world instead of drowning in all of it? In this episode, I sit down with Tara Javidi (UCSD professor and AI researcher) and Sam Bigdeli (repeat founder ...
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Episode 102
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56:20

Episode 101 | AI Powered Compliance = Faster Certification | Akshay Chalana
In this episode I sit down with Akshay Chalana, CEO & co‑founder of Saphira AI, to unpack how "TurboTax for robot compliance” can slash the time, cost, and confusion that stall hardware roll‑outs.We cover:- Why safety & ...
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Episode 101
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53:37

Episode 100 | Robots Built for People | Anthony Jules
We’ve officially hit Episode 100! 🎉 I sat down with Anthony Jules, co-founder & CEO of Robust AI, to unpack how Carter—the cart-shaped AMR that workers can literally steer—delivers a 60 % productivity bo...
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Episode 100
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55:51

Episode 99 | Unlock Human + Machine Potential | Zac Engler
In this conversation I sit down with Zac Engler, founder of Bodhi AI, to talk about turning generative-AI hype into practical wins for smaller companies—and why “shadow-AI” bans often backfire. We cover:The moment Zac rea...
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Episode 99
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