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Chris Walti On Raising $78 Million To Build Software-Driven Robotics To Automate Moving And Storing Goods In Warehouses

Chris Walti On Raising $78 Million To Build Software-Driven Robotics To Automate Moving And Storing Goods In Warehouses

Update: 2024-10-21
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Chris Walti is a seasoned engineer and entrepreneur whose career spans across world-class companies like Tesla and innovative startups. His story is one of resilience, constant reinvention, and an unwavering passion for building, culminating in the establishment of Mytra.


Mytra has attracted funding from top-tier investors like Greenoaks, Eclipse Ventures, 515 Ventures, and Promus Ventures.


In this episode, you will learn:



  • Chris Walti’s childhood taught him resilience and adaptability, crucial traits in his entrepreneurial journey.

  • His first startup, Tastebud Technologies, highlighted the importance of solving real customer pain points, not just building technology.

  • At Tesla, Chris thrived in a builder’s environment, driving innovation in critical projects like mobile robotics and Supercharging.

  • Chris founded Mytra to solve inefficiencies in material flow within factories, aiming to disrupt industrial automation with simplicity and reliability.

  • Mytra’s business model focuses on an integrated hardware-software solution with a “Toyota Camry” approach to industrial automation.

  • Team building and customer satisfaction have been key to Mytra’s success in raising $78M across three funding rounds.

  • Chris envisions a future where industrial automation frees workers to focus on more fulfilling, high-value tasks.


 


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Chris Walti On Raising $78 Million To Build Software-Driven Robotics To Automate Moving And Storing Goods In Warehouses

Chris Walti On Raising $78 Million To Build Software-Driven Robotics To Automate Moving And Storing Goods In Warehouses

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