What if everything you thought you knew about AI, automation, and business success was a lie? Daniel Theobald, founder of Vecna Robotics and a pioneer in robotics and AI, reveals the truth that the rich don’t want you to know—from why most venture-backed startups fail to how AI is overhyped, and the mental toll of entrepreneurship no one talks about.In this episode, we cover:Why AI and humanoid robots aren’t the game-changers they claim to beHow 19 out of 20 VC-backed startups fail—and how to avoid the trapThe mental health crisis among founders that no one is addressingIf you're a founder, entrepreneur, or just curious about the future of business, this is a must-watch!Save hours with top business hacks every Friday:https://thesearchlight.com/subscribeConnect with Daniel:LinkedInVecna RoboticsMassRoboticsTwisted FieldsMekableChapters:0:00 Intro1:37 From Computer Science to Mechanical Engineering and Robotics5:00 Community Service Initiative7:17 Encouraging Women in Engineering9:03 Mentoring Startups12:59 The VC Funding Trap14:44 The Hidden Costs of Being a Founder16:16 The Generational Trade-Off of Entrepreneurship17:34 The Illusion of Wealth20:11 The Misconceptions of Artificial Intelligence23:03 The Uncertainty of AI Investments30:07 The Inefficiency of Humanoid Robots32:54 The Myth of "Lights Out" Automation35:05 Human Perception vs. Machine Vision40:35 The Economic Reality of Robot vs. Human Labor43:34 Robots in Space43:45 Practical Advice for SMBs51:10 The Overlooked Crisis58:30 Outro#HorizonSearchPodcast, #AI, #Automation, #Entrepreneurship, #BusinessSuccess, #StartupAdvice, #VCFunding, #MentalHealthMatters, #TechMyths, #AIRevolution, #HumanoidRobots, #ArtificialIntelligence, #VentureCapital, #FounderLife, #BusinessGrowth, #StartupHustle, #SelfMade, #WealthBuilding, #TheTruthAboutAI, #HorizonSearchPodcast, #DanielTheobald

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