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Automating Success with Joe Langton
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Interviews with the World’s Leading Minds On Robotics, Automation and AI
Joe Langton, the host, is a serial entrepreneur, President of Langton Group, and CEO of Automated Outdoor Solutions who is working towards uniting the Landscaping industry and helping everyone to not only survive but thrive during the oncoming Automation Revolution. Joe can speak on serial entrepreneurship, how to benefit from automation, successful management of large teams, sales, snow removal, robots, business startups, and so much more!
Joe Langton, the host, is a serial entrepreneur, President of Langton Group, and CEO of Automated Outdoor Solutions who is working towards uniting the Landscaping industry and helping everyone to not only survive but thrive during the oncoming Automation Revolution. Joe can speak on serial entrepreneurship, how to benefit from automation, successful management of large teams, sales, snow removal, robots, business startups, and so much more!
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Peter Goldstein (https://pgoldstein.co/) is a seasoned entrepreneur, capital markets expert, and investor with over 35 years of diverse international business experience. Throughout his career, he’s held pivotal roles, including CEO, chairman, investment banker, founder, board member, investor, and advisor to public, private, and emerging growth companies.
In this episode, Joe and Peter discuss:
1. Parenting Your Business: Entrepreneurship as Parenthood
2. How Authenticity Drives Entrepreneurial Success
3. Why Passionate Entrepreneurs Win
4. Beyond Comfort: Scaling a Business with Purpose and Impact
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/peter-goldstein-exchangelisting
Website: https://exchangelistingllc.com/
https://invest.emmiscap.com/
https://pgoldstein.co/
Twitter: https://x.com/petergipo
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An award-winning business and branding architect™, sought-after speaker, author, and organization advisor since 1987, Howard A. Lim (https://x.com/howardalim) has earned his reputation as a “disruptive innovator,” and his boutique firm, HOW Creative, partners with CEOs and business leaders worldwide to develop and execute powerful and influential global Authentic Brands®.
In this episode, Joe and Howard discuss:
1. Why Your Business Name Matters
2. Future-Proofing Your Business Name
3. Creating a Core Philosophy for Business Success
4. Differentiating Your Business through Unique Services
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/howcreative/
Twitter: https://x.com/howardalim
Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/howardalim/?_rdc=1&_rdr
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCa0vAVsW03YG0z_UrgjwAPA/videos
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/howardalim/?hl=en
Book: https://www.amazon.com/Authentic-Branding-Howard-Lim/dp/0615345468
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Maximilian Knight (https://www.rootedrobotics.com/), CEO and Co-Founder of Rooted Robotics has conceptualized an innovative agricultural approach centered on robots and vertical space-efficient techniques to address local food requirements. With pilot initiatives underway and significant financial backing, the prospects for this technology are not just promising but also upwardly inclined.
In this episode, Max and Joe discuss:
1. Affordable Automation Solutions for Small and Medium Farms
2. Revolutionizing Indoor Farming with Automation Solutions
3. Pioneering Affordable Automation for Sustainable Farming
4. From Manual Labor to Precision Automation
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maximilian-knight/
Website: https://www.rootedrobotics.com/
https://www.urban.ag/
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Tom Yeshurun (https://www.civrobotics.com/) lives and breathes the construction site, he spent his early career paving highways and overseeing large infrastructure projects. After experiencing the beauty and the pains first hand, Tom founded Civ Robotics with the vision to automate repetitive tasks in the field starting with construction layout. Tom holds multiple degrees including a MBA, and a BSc in Civil Engineering from the Technion Institute of Technology.
In this episode, Joe and Tom discuss:
1. How Automation Can Save Time and Increase Safety
2. How Depreciation and Flexibility Make High-Tech Affordable
3. How Automation Enhances Workforce Appeal
4. Leveraging Employee Experience to Spread Automation
Email: tom@civrobotics.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomyeshurun/
Website: https://www.civrobotics.com/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@civrobotics
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/civrobotics
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Adam Sloan (https://www.gogreener.us/) is the innovative Founder and CEO of Greener®, a groundbreaking company revolutionizing the residential landscaping industry with advanced technology and sustainable solutions. Since the company's inception, Adam has been the driving force behind its impressive growth and success, demonstrating exceptional leadership and strategic vision.
In this episode, Joe and Adam discuss:
1. Remote Management Software for Efficient Lawn Care
2. Enhancing Mom-and-Pop Landscaping with Automation
3. How Automation Prevents Common Safety Hazards in Lawn Care
4. The Journey of Robotic Mowers in the Landscaping Industry
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-d-sloan-nyc/
Website: https://www.gogreener.us/
Twitter: https://x.com/greener_usa
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greener_usa/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greenerusa/
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David Pietrocola (https://twitter.com/davidpietrocola?lang=en) is the co-founder and CEO of Cohesive Robotics. A robotics and automation industry veteran, he has led numerous teams and developed cutting-edge products in industry and national security. His work helps run automation and AI systems in manufacturing and logistics at world-class organizations such as Daimler, Walgreens, and the CIA.
In this episode, Joe and David discuss:
1. How Automation Transforms Small Manufacturers
2. The Rise of Robotics in Diverse Sectors
3. How Automation is Transforming Safety Standards
4. Enhancing Software Skills in Robotics Education
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidpietrocola/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/cohesive-robotics
Website: https://www.cohesiverobotics.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/davidpietrocola?lang=en
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cohesiverobotics/
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Logan Fahey (https://twitter.com/loganefahey ) is the president & CEO of Graze Robotics. He is a serial entrepreneur and Founder of Fahey Group with a portfolio of six active companies under management and 2 successful exits. Fahey is the former CEO of Robin Autopilot, a robotic lawn care company, and is the founder of Fahey Group, a holdings company dedicated to investing in the green industry.
In this episode, Joe and Logan discuss:
1. Automation in Adverse Conditions
2. Multi-Brand Robot Management Made Easy
3. How Automation is Transforming Airfield Maintenance
4. The Evolving Economics of Robot Deployment
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/loganefahey/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/loganefahey
Website: https://www.grazemowing.com/
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Brent Wadas (https://botbuilt.com/) is the CEO and co-founder of BotBuilt, a company dedicated to creating novel robotic construction techniques. With their team based in Durham, NC, BotBuilt uses proprietary software to turn any custom plan into easy to assemble panels with automated robotic code and patented tooling systems.
In this episode, Joe and Brent discuss:
1. Automation's Impact on Human Capital
2. Redefining Work in the Age of Automation
3. The Intersection of Convenience and Automation
4. Redefining Trades: Inspiring the Next Generation with Robotics
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brentwadas/
Website: https://botbuilt.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/BotBuilt_
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_brent_wadas/?hl=en
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brentos.viejo
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Michael Santora (https://logic-os.com/) is the Founder of Logic. Michael's vision takes a different approach to logistics and supply chain automation to accelerate urban logistics, dark warehouses, and integrated intermodal transportation. Prior to Logic, Michael co-founded Crown Holdings, a New York City-based real estate development company, and served as its president.
In this episode, Joe and Michael discuss:
1. Redefining Efficiency in Warehouse Operations
2. The Game-Changing Impact of Off-Vehicle Automation
3. Transforming Spaces into Automated Workflows
4. Transforming Work into Endless Discovery
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-santora-2515225/
LinkedIn (Logic): https://www.linkedin.com/company/meta-logic/
Website: https://logic-os.com/ https://www.scottbrownrigg.com/company/sbc-architecture/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/logicpallet
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Oliver Gunasekara (https://impossiblemetals.com/) is the CEO and Co-Founder of Impossible Metals Inc. He is a business leader with thirty+ years experience, encompasses three of the major technology trends: mobile computing, cloud computing, and multimedia technologies.
In this episode, Joe and Oliver discuss:
1. The Power of Ideas in Pre-Seed Funding
2. Semiconductors, AI, and Underwater Robotics
3. The Impact of Environmental Opposition on Technology Progress
4. Advancing Environmental Solutions in Metal Industries
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gunasekara/
Website: https://impossiblemetals.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/olyg?lang=en
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OlyGu/
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Gary Sorensen (https://www.siteone.com/) is the Agronomic Sales Manager at SiteOne Landscape Supply, the largest and only national wholesale distributor of landscaping products in the United States and Canada.
In this episode, Joe and Gary discuss:
1. Leveraging Automation to Overcome Labor Challenges
2. Why Service Matters in Automation
3. How Service Agreements Drive Long-Term Success in Automation
4. Shifting Perspectives on Automation in Business
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gary-sorensen-48699315/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SiteOneLandscape/
Website: https://www.siteone.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/SiteOneSupply
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/siteonesupply/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/SiteOneLandscapeSupply
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Nick Hegeman (https://paintjet.com/) is the CEO & Co-founder of PaintJet. He previously owned the commercial painting company CertaPro Painters and was an engineer at ExxonMobil. He is focused on vertically integrating the commercial painting market through robotics.
In this episode, Joe and Nick discuss:
1. Streamlining Automation for End Users
2. Leveraging Automation in Established Organizations
3. How Automation Reshapes Organizational Skillsets
4. How Automation Enhances Career Longevity
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/nickhegeman
Website: https://paintjet.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/NHegeman
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Tekin Meriçli (http://tekin.mericli.com/), Co-Founder and CTO of Atlas Robotics, talks about his 20+ year journey in the AI and robotics industry, the innovative ways Atlas Robotics addresses issues in industries facing worker shortages, and their focus on augmentation over replacement. Dive into how the company uses technology to enhance efficiency and promote safety. Discover their unique approach towards automation, leveraging loading sensing devices, and a lot more.
In this episode, Joe and Tekin discuss:
1. Improving Operations in Legacy Facilities with Automation
2. Why Robot Taxis Don't Make Sense
3. Challenges of Latency in Robotics and Teleoperation
4. Enhancing Robot Perception and Decision-Making
Website: http://AutomatingSuccess.net
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@automatingsuccess
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/AutomatingSuccess
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@automatingsuccess
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/joe-langton-b85573189
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Al Youngwerth (https://www.versabuilt.com/) is a robotics and technology enthusiast, innovator, engineer, and inventor. His passion is developing truly industry-disruptive, high-value products that improve processes and bring new benefits to people’s lives. He believes there’s a better way and is committed to finding it. That belief drives his work and is exemplified in his most recent start-ups: VersaBuilt Robotics and Rekluse Motor Sports.
In this episode, Joe and Al discuss:
1. The Crucial Role of Machinist-Friendly Automation
2. Analyzing Cost-Effectiveness of Robotic Investments
3. Misguided Assumptions to Maximize ROI in Automation
4. The Inevitability of Automation in CNC Manufacturing
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alyoungwerth/
Website: https://www.versabuilt.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/YoungwerthAl
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/versabuiltrobotics/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100066742454793
Blog: https://www.versabuilt.com/blog/
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William Santana Li (http://www.knightscope.com/) is an American entrepreneur with over 30 years of experience and has a broad and deep range of expertise gained from several global assignments in the automotive sector and a number of startups. He is presently the Chairman and CEO of Knightscope, developer of crime-fighting Autonomous Security Robots (ASRs).
In this episode, Joe and Bill discuss:
1. Redefining The Security Landscape
2. Strategic Market Entry in Business Security
3. Building A Successful Company Despite Skepticism
4. The Entrepreneurial Journey of Defying Doubt
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/williamsantanali
Website: http://www.knightscope.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/WSantanaLi
Article: https://www.bizjournals.com/sanjose/news/2022/01/28/knightscopes-ceo-says-it-got-what-it-needs-in-ipo.html
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Samuel Bertram (https://www.onepointone.com/) is the Co-Founder and CEO of OnePointOne, the mission-driven organization that is making breakthroughs in automation, artificial intelligence, and plant science to build the most advanced plant production system on Earth with the goal of growing the food, developing the medicines, and discovering the genetics to nourish and heal all of humanity. He is an entrepreneurial visionary who has combined his robotics expertise with his passion for human wellness to bring innovative solutions for the world’s hunger challenges to life.
In this episode, Joe and Sam discuss:
1. The Importance of Taking Action in Entrepreneurship
2. Embracing Pain on the Entrepreneurial Journey
3. The Role of Integration vs. Internal Development
4. Balancing Benefits and Concerns in Automation
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samuelbertram/
Website: https://www.onepointone.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sambcbertram/
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Jason Kelly (https://twitter.com/jasonkelly ) is a tech entrepreneur with deep experience in applied autonomy and industrial AI. He is CEO of Fremont Robotics, a startup dedicated to automating dull, dirty, and dangerous tasks across manufacturing, energy, facilities management, and more.
In this episode, Joe and Jason discuss:
1. The Journey Behind the Overnight Success of AI
2. The Role of Generative AI in Simplifying Robotics
3. Sustaining the Practicality Beyond the Initial “Cool” Phase
4. The Human Side of Automation and Technological Progress
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonlkelly/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/jasonkelly
Website: https://www.fremont.ai/
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Jeremy Seiferth (https://advautomation.us/) is one of the Owners of Advanced Automation. Advanced Automation LLC is a leading provider of automation solutions, serving customers worldwide. With a decade of experience designing and building custom automated machines, Advanced Automation has established itself as a trusted partner for businesses across various industries.
In this episode, Joe and Jeremy discuss:
1. Cultivating Success in A Growing Robotics Landscape
2. Smart Expansion and Sustainable Success
3. Building and Growing a Robotics Business
4. The Future of the Automation Industry
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremy-seiferth-aa406bb1/
Website: https://advautomation.us/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/advautomation/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/advautollc
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Rui Aguiar (https://www.expedock.com/) is the current Chief Technology Officer at Expedock, a company helping lead the AI revolution in the supply chain, applying it at many of the largest logistics businesses worldwide.
In this episode, Joe and Rui discuss:
1. How the Pandemic Shook Up Logistics and The Supply Chain
2. The Future of Supply Chain Technology
3. How AI Transforms Traditional Logistics
4. Navigating the Path to AI Reliability in Business
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rui-aguiar-473b01101/
Website: https://www.expedock.com/
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Russell Aldridge (https://www.sisu.us/) is the CEO and Co-Founder of Sisu. He started SISU with his friend Marc Christenson in 2010 in Austin Texas. SISU makes robots easy to use for businesses that are just starting out with automation. They have helped dozens of companies install their first robots and have built robotics systems for some of the biggest tech companies.
In this episode, Joe and Russell discuss:
1. Making Robotics Accessible to Businesses
2. The Unexpected Journey of Robotic Arms With Cameras
3. The Process of Starting Your Own Company
4. The Principle Behind Automation
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/russell-aldridge-6559229/
Website: https://www.sisu.us/, https://www.sisucinemarobotics.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sisucinemarobotics/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@SisuCinemaRobotics
Article: https://medium.com/authority-magazine/meet-the-inventors-russell-aldridge-of-sisu-cinema-robotics-on-how-to-go-from-idea-to-store-shelf-38860a080ddb
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