In this episode of Machine Minds, I sat down with Aleks Gampel, co-founder of Cuby, to explore the future of construction technology and how his company is redefining the industry. Aleks and his co-founder, Oleg, have built a mobile micro-factory system that tackles major challenges like skilled labor shortages and high costs in the construction sector.

Cuby's innovative approach brings manufacturing efficiency to home building, creating a decentralized solution that allows for quick, on-site construction. We discussed everything from Aleks’s unconventional journey into construction technology, the scalability of Cuby’s micro-factories, and how they’re minimizing waste to make home-building more sustainable.

Whether you’re in real estate, tech, or just curious about the intersection of industry and innovation, you won’t want to miss this episode. Listen in to hear how Aleks and Cuby are building the future of housing, one mobile micro-factory at a time.

Cuby - The House Factory Factory:
https://www.notboring.co/p/cuby-the-house-factory-factory


More about our guest:
linkedin.com/in/iamaleksandrgampel
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In this episode of Machine Minds, I talk with Russ d'Sa, the founder and CEO of LiveKit. LiveKit started as an open-source project and has grown into an important tool that helps developers and companies build apps for real-time audio and video streaming.

Russ shares his story of founding multiple startups and how he ended up building LiveKit. He explains how the technology works, why it’s unique, and how it’s helping industries like healthcare and emergency services stay connected with low-latency and scalable infrastructure.

We also discuss the future of real-time technology, how it connects with AI, and what it means for human-computer interactions. Russ has a clear vision for how this kind of tech will shape the future, and it's exciting to hear his thoughts on where things are headed.

If you're interested in tech, communication, or how we’ll interact with technology in the future, you'll want to check out this episode.


More about our guest:
linkedin.com/in/russelldsa/

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In this episode of Machine Minds, host Greg sits down with Brian Wei, an associate at BMW I Ventures, a venture capital firm dedicated to investing in purpose-driven entrepreneurs building high-performance companies. Brian shares his fascinating journey, from growing up in an immigrant household in Brooklyn to studying statistics at Harvard.

He also delves into his early experiences in Japan working with a venture fund, which ignited his passion for the startup ecosystem. Throughout the conversation, Brian highlights his preference for working with early-stage companies and discusses his current role at BMW I Ventures, where he manages the investment process, including due diligence and negotiations. He offers valuable insights into the firm’s investment philosophy, which revolves around experimentation, conviction, and strong partnerships with entrepreneurs.

Tune in for an engaging discussion on venture capital, startup growth, and the evolving world of high-performance businesses.

01:19 Brian’s journey.

04:10 What drew Brian into industrial automation?

05:12 Key experiences.

09:15 Insights on the current trends in the AI and robotics space.

12:30 Startup valuation.

15:45 Common pitfalls that entrepreneurs encounter when pitching to investors.

20:00 Recent investment that you are excited about and why?

25:10 Role of AI in the next few years?

30:00 Advice to someone looking to break into the venture capital space?

35:20 Biggest misconception regarding working in venture capital.

More about BMW I ventures

https://www.linkedin.com/company/bmw-i-ventures/

https://www.bmwiventures.com/

More about our guest

https://www.linkedin.com/in/b-wei/

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