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 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 & certification are the hidden blockers for robotics at scale
- How Saphira’s agent‑based platform turns CAD files, schematics, and risk regs into an actionable compliance plan
- Real‑world wins (industrial arms, home humanoids) and what “shift‑left safety” looks like in practice
- Career twists from Taekwondo black‑belt to hedge‑fund engineer to startup founder
Hit play and let me know what resonated most. 👇 All links & resources below.
🔗 Guest links
Website – https://saphira.ai
Email – akshay@saphira.ai
LinkedIn – https://linkedin.com/in/akshaychalana
X / Twitter – @Ac2zoom
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