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.
Machine Minds
Episode 95 | Robots Replace Traditional Warehouses | Yegor Anchyshkin
In this episode I sat down with serial entrepreneur Yegor Anchyshkin, co‑founder & CEO of Instock, to break down why small‑ and mid‑size fulfillment sites need a radically different ASRS architecture. Yegor traced his journey from founding Viewdle (AI video‑search; later acquired by Google) to launching Ukraine’s first online‑grocery service and leading Takeoff Technologies—experiences that shaped Instock’s “one lightweight robot, static grid” design. We dug into:
- Why traditional ASRS can’t hit target ROI in micro‑fulfillment
- Designing systems where operators hot‑swap a 90‑lb robot with no technicians
- The hidden cost of on‑site debugging—and how simulation‑first culture fixes it
- Hiring for grit and end‑user empathy in hard‑tech teams
Website: https://instock.com/
YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@instockcom
Toronto 2024 install video: https://youtu.be/7tu5D1yNWEQ
Intro to Instock’s core ideas (2020): https://youtu.be/kXKRT9tBHMs
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anchyshkin/
Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregtoroosian/