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Listen "Episode 21| Transforming the Outdoor Services Industry | Mike Laskey and Nag Murty"
Episode Synopsis
In this episode, we speak with Michael Laskey, CTO, and Nag Murty, Founder & CEO of Electric Sheep, a company that has vertically integrated robotics and it’s transforming the outdoor services industry, from building their own foundation AI models to deploying human + robot crews to service customers. As we dive into our conversation, Michael Laskey and Nag Murty share their background and formative experiences that have shaped his journey in the world of robotics. From their education and PhD, how the idea of building a robot to landscapers first began, the company’s background and how they have outgrown from years of experiences. Michael from having 10+ years of experience and interest in the robotics industry and Nag from working in the White House under Obama’s administration.Today, Michael, Nag and his team at Electric Sheep are on a mission to build the largest outdoor sandbox for outdoor autonomy under a business model that works with the help of AI.Join us as we explore the exciting world of Electric Sheep and how the data engine to power the robots of tomorrow really works while amplifying the landscaping business using advanced automation.Time Stamps00:00 Introduction and background01:40 Building the Largest Outdoor Sandbox for Outdoor Autonomy 4:21 Founding Electric Sheep Robotics 5:00 Amplifying landscaping businesses 8:33 The technology behind Electric Sheep Robotics 10:00 Training the robots to learn and execute tasks 13:24 Working alongside humans to enhance efficiency 16:02 Acquiring and transforming landscaping businesses 18:43 Evaluating businesses for acquisition 20:00 Challenges in collaboration 25:22 Nurturing talent and maintaining a culture of innovation 31:51 The competitive landscape in outdoor automation robotics 34:31 The current state of the robotics and AI industry37:53 Future plans and scale-up39:24 Conclusion and where to find more information 40:00 Upcoming launch Electric Sheep https://www.linkedin.com/company/electric-sheep-robotics/ Michael Laskeyhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-laskey-4b087ba2/ Nag Murtyhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/nag-murty-b003383/ Machine Minds:Apple Podcast:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1apGh7x...Google Podcast:https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0...Youtube: https://youtube.com/@machinemindsshowLet’s connect on social media:IG: https://www.instagram.com/machinemindsshow/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregtoroosian/
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