In this episode of Machine Minds, I sit down with Saman Farid, founder and CEO of Formic, to explore his journey from engineering to entrepreneurship and how he's addressing the robotics gap in manufacturing. Saman shares his unique insights into the challenges and opportunities within the manufacturing industry, particularly how robotics can revolutionize productivity and worker safety.We dive into Saman’s diverse career path, which spans from engineering roles at Honeywell and Verizon to a decade in venture capital. He discusses how these experiences shaped his approach to building Formic, a company that's making automation more accessible for manufacturers. Saman also talks about the importance of customer-centric innovation and why understanding the real-world needs of manufacturers is crucial for success.If you’re interested in how robotics can transform industries and want to hear from someone who’s on the frontlines of this change, this episode is a must-listen.Time Stamps01:20 Saman Farid’s Background05:30 Transitioning from Engineering to Venture Capital08:12 The Founding Story of Formic11:41 The Robotics Gap in Manufacturing18:11 Challenges in Deploying Robotics Solutions22:33 Innovation vs. Reliability in Robotics29:07 Building a Customer-Centric Company35:19 The Future of Robotics in Manufacturing42:05 Advice for Aspiring EntrepreneursMore about our guest:https://www.linkedin.com/in/samanfarid/------Connect with me on LinkedIn:linkedin.com/in/gregtoroosian

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