Audrow Nash Podcast

What if robots stopped doing just the simple, repetitive work and instead took on the most important, life-changing jobs in the world?I talk with Fred Parietti, Co-founder and CEO of Multiply Labs, about how advanced robotics can transform pharmaceutical manufacturing by automating the complex and high-value tasks that save lives.You'll like this interview if you're interested in robotics, automation in healthcare, and how technology can tackle some of the toughest challenges in next-generation medicine.TRANSCRIPT- https://audrownashpodcast.com/episodes/25-multiplylabsEPISODE LINKS- Fred Parietti's website: http://federicoparietti.com- Fred Parietti's X: https://x.com/FredParietti- Fred Parietti's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fred-parietti- Multiply Labs website: https://multiplylabs.com- Multiply Labs X: https://x.com/multiplylabs- Multiply Labs LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/multiply-labsPODCAST LINKS- Podcast Website: https://audrownashpodcast.com/- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@audrow- Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/audrow-nash-podcast/id1716486786- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/74jWpWiLwsasY2QHtDcl8I?si=6c92796bf9554162TIMECODES(0:00) Start(0:53) Multiply Labs Overview(7:17) Pharma Robotics Gap(16:18) Next-Gen Pharma(34:04) Multiply Labs Automation(43:58) Deployment Size(1:00:06) Thoughts on Humanoids(1:10:02) Training Process(1:21:45) High-Value Problems(1:24:58) Key Takeaways

Do robots really need to look—and move—like us? What physics and practical needs are driving these decisions behind the scenes?I talk with Pras Velagapudi, CTO of Agility Robotics, about why their team settled on a humanoid robot design (with legs!), how real-world constraints shape robotics, and the logic behind choices that go far beyond following trends.You'll like this interview if you're interested in robotics, automation, engineering tradeoffs, or the practical side of how machines are designed to do useful work alongside people.TRANSCRIPT- https://audrownashpodcast.com/episodes/24-agilityroboticsEPISODE LINKS- Pras Velagapudi's website: https://pras.ai- Pras Velagapudi on LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/pvelagapudi- Agility Robotics website: https://www.agilityrobotics.com- Agility Robotics on X: https://x.com/agilityrobotics- Agility Robotics on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/agilityroboticsPODCAST LINKS- Podcast Website: https://audrownashpodcast.com/- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@audrow- Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/audrow-nash-podcast/id1716486786- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/74jWpWiLwsasY2QHtDcl8I?si=6c92796bf9554162TIMECODES(0:00) Start(0:42) Agility Overview(5:29) Why Humanoid Design(13:31) Why Legs, Not Wheels(23:19) Digit’s application(38:26) Safety in Humanoids(49:15) Standardizing Safety(1:06:50) Digit in Other Industries(1:15:06) How AI Fits into Robotics(1:29:23) Is Data Still Gold?(1:35:57) The Future of Agility(1:38:16) Key Takeaways

What’s the real value of robotics today? Are we missing the biggest opportunities by chasing hype?I talk with Stefan Seltz-Axmacher, CEO of Polymath Robotics, and Ilia Baranov, CTO of Polymath Robotics, about why the most impactful robotics work isn’t always the flashiest—and how their modular autonomy stack is quietly transforming industries like mining, agriculture, and logistics.You’ll like this interview if you’re interested in how robotics is actually solving labor shortages, why “boring” automation often creates the most value, and what it takes to build a sustainable robotics business in a world obsessed with viral demos.TRANSCRIPT- https://audrownashpodcast.com/episodes/23-polymathEPISODE LINKSStefan Seltz-Axmacher, CEO & Co-Founderhttps://x.com/stefanesahttps://www.linkedin.com/in/stefanseltzaxmacherIlia Baranov, Co-Founder & CTOhttps://x.com/IliaBaranovhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/iliabaranovPolymath Roboticshttps://www.polymathrobotics.comhttps://x.com/polymathrobotshttps://www.linkedin.com/company/polymath-robotics/- Automate It podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@polymathrobotics3646- Automate It podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1lL9aEPOSYzajj21NMV9oG- Automate It podcast on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/automate-it-a-robotics-podcast/id1652686795PODCAST LINKS- Podcast Website: https://audrownashpodcast.com/- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@audrow- Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/audrow-nash-podcast/id1716486786- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/74jWpWiLwsasY2QHtDcl8I?si=6c92796bf9554162TIMECODES(0:00) Start(0:12) Polymath Overview(6:55) Robotics Standards Gap(12:14) Market Reality(17:16) Labor Shortages(24:20) Cutting Mining Costs(34:00) AgTech Needs Action(43:17) Practical Autonomy(52:15) Humanoid Future(1:12:49) LLM & Coding(1:21:15) Work-Kids Balance(1:36:15) Key Takeaways

How are investors navigating the wild frontier of robotics startups? The rules for deep tech investing are still being written.I talk with Brannon Jones, DeepTech Investor at AlleyCorp, about why robotics is an untamed investment landscape, how smart investors evaluate robotics companies, and which sectors are primed for robotic disruption.You'll like this interview if you're interested in robotics startups, venture capital's approach to hardware, or understanding which deep tech innovations are hype versus reality.TRANSCRIPT- https://audrownashpodcast.com/posts/22-alleycorp/transcriptEPISODE LINKS- Brannon Jones X: https://x.com/robotjonez- Brannon Jones LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jones-brannon- AlleyCorp Website: https://alleycorp.com- AlleyCorp LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/alleycorpPODCAST LINKS- Podcast Website: https://audrownashpodcast.com/- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@audrow- Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/audrow-nash-podcast/id1716486786- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/74jWpWiLwsasY2QHtDcl8I?si=6c92796bf9554162TIMECODES(0:00) Start(0:23) AlleyCorp Overview (3:57) DeepTech (11:13) AlleyCorp’s Reach (15:43) Portfolio Highlights (17:32) Eyebot Kiosk (23:24) SaaS vs. DeepTech (28:58) Portal Space (33:35) Aescape Massage Robot (45:06) Valar Atomics (49:27) Koop Technologies (51:21) Glacier Robotics (55:29) Civ Robotics (56:24) Investment Challenges (1:09:51) Market-Focused Startups (1:14:30) Early Robotics Investments (1:24:00) Humanoids (1:28:35) Deglobalization (1:32:52) Hype vs. Reality in Robotics (1:38:23) Key Takeaways

Housing is expensive, and a big part of that cost is labor. What if robots could build the frames for our homes, making construction faster, safer, and more affordable?I talk with Barrett Ames, Co-founder of BotBuilt, about how his company is revolutionizing home construction by automating the framing process. Barrett shares how they've solved the challenges of working with imperfect lumber, translating floor plans into precise 3D models, and reducing on-site framing time from weeks to just hours.You'll like this interview if you're interested in robotics startups finding that sweet spot between technical challenge and market opportunity, the future of construction, or how automation might help address America's housing crisis.JOBS AT BOTBUILThttps://jobs.audrownashpodcast.com/jobs?q=BotBuiltTRANSCRIPT- https://audrownashpodcast.com/posts/21-botbuilt/transcriptEPISODE LINKS- Barrett Ames' website: https://www.cbames.com/- BotBuilt's website: https://www.botbuilt.com/- Barrett on X/Twitter: https://x.com/cbames- Barrett on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cbames- BotBuilt on X/Twitter: https://x.com/botbuilt_- BotBuilt on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/botbuilt/PODCAST LINKS- Podcast Website: https://audrownashpodcast.com/- Podcast Jobs board: https://jobs.audrownashpodcast.com/- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@audrow- Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/audrow-nash-podcast/id1716486786- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/74jWpWiLwsasY2QHtDcl8I?si=6c92796bf9554162TIMECODES(0:00) Start(2:20) Overview(7:01) Challenges(18:43) Sketch to Structure(27:26) Generative Solutions(30:53) Structuring Build(36:08) When Things Go Wrong(42:43) Traditional vs. Automated(57:28) Time & Cost(1:08:32) Long-Term Vision(1:15:02) Construction Opportunities(1:24:39) Lessons Learned(1:33:33) Final Thoughts