Join us as we speak with Steve Sywak about homemade explosives, anti-terrorism robots, and capturing out-of-control satellites in space. Watch "Claws" Season 4, Episode 4 on TNT today for a glimpse at Steve's son Greg, also featured in Netflix' "Night Teeth"

Join us as we talk with artist and bioscientist Anna Rock about her work in animal research. mental health, and art. Anna has been published in an array of scientific journals, and her art has been featured at the SciArt Center at the NYC Hall of Science, Harvard, and MIT. 

In this episode, Anna joins Spencer from a '63 Cadillac in Austin, TX. Anna and Spencer talk about art, science, and philosophy and name Anna's new art studio in this ep.

Anna and Spencer have known each other for 16 years and that rapport comes out in this episode.  Subscribe today!   

www.anna-rock.com  

Instagram @planetannarock 

Newest publication accepted: " Enhanced tendon healing by a tough hydrogel with an adhesive side and high drug-loading capacity. " in Nature Biomedical Engineering. Freedman et al.

Join us as we speak with retired US Army Colonel Wayne Dudding. In this episode, Wayne tells Spencer a little bit about his 30+ year career in the US Army, the logistics of chemical refining, and his vision and  lessons learned in building up his startup, OLGS, over the last 4 years.   

Those interested in pursuing startup ideas should consider Mass Challenge (https://masschallenge.org/) .   

Those interested in building sustainable electronics designs should consider Arrow Electronics (https://www.arrow.com/)

https://www.post-gazette.com/uncategorized/2005/08/15/Newsmaker-Wayne-Dudding-Reservist-gets-medal-for-handling-a-messy-job-in-Iraqi-oil-fields/stories/200508150210

Join us as we speak with Dr. Amanda Sgroi. Dr. Sgroi is the Director of Computer Vision and Autonomy at RE Squared Robotics where she and her team work on interesting projects, ranging from solar farms to automated refueling systems and more.   

In this episode, we speak a little bit about Dr. Sgroi's background in Biometrics, how she made the jump to autonomy, and how she got into manipulation systems from there.   

If you know about computer vision and are looking to work on awesome robots, Dr. Sgroi wants you to join her team at RE2 Robotics.  Reach out to her today at https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanda-sgroi-6a510a7a/?miniProfileUrn=urn%3Ali%3Afs_miniProfile%3AACoAABC-810B3lyQkiLl7d2XOh5N0uHHIGcyKyg

Join us as we speak with 20 year NASA veteran and soon to be Google Program Manager Ricardo Olivares. In this episode Ricard tells Spencer about what it was like immigrating to the United States from El Salvador at 2 years old and how some of the hardships he faced help to prepare him for his career. This is a riveting episode and we can't wait to have Ricardo on again!  

Please find Ricardo's LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ricardo-a-olivares-grit/ and subscribe for more awesome content!

Join us as we speak with Stephen Sywak for the second time. In this episode we talk briefly about Steve's background in aerospace, what is was like to try to kill a risky project, having a passion for entertainment, and so much more.   

Please subscribe if you like this content. It helps the channel and keeps you up to date on the latest episodes.   

Don't forget to watch the movie "Night Teeth," now streaming on Netflix. It is a really good movie and it also features Stephen's son as a background vampire. https://www.netflix.com/title/81043660

Çetin Meriçli is the CEO of Locomation. Locomation is revolutionizing long haul trucking by allowing  two trucks and two human drivers to convoy, with the first driver operating the lead truck and the second truck following autonomously with its driver off duty. With this approach, trucks will be able to safely deliver twice the cargo, two times faster and two times farther.  In the future, the company plans to introduce full solo driverless trucks. At 90 employees, with a well-scoped goal, Locomation is well on the path to revolutionizing the trucking industry as we know it.   In this episode, Çetin gives Spencer a straight ahead view of what it has been like running Locomation.   

This one is short and sweet and you won't want to miss it.    

https://locomation.ai/

Elijah Wiegmann is the Founder of Base Design and Spruce Pup. He was also the Director of Design at 4moms. In this episode, Spencer and Eli talk about technical consulting (how they met) career growth, life, balance, philosophy, and more.   

If you enjoy good design, check out www.basedesignco.com  

If you have a dog and want to get them the best equipment available, check out https://www.sprucepup.com/

Happy Thanksgiving! 

Join us as we speak with David Chakmajian who is an executive recruiter for the Miller Resource Group. David is one of the most passionate and driven people Spencer Knows and in this episode we discuss how recruiting really works. The positive elements of sales, family legacies, the kick in the pants that COVID has given the robotics and automation industries and so much more, Please check this one out folks. It's a lot of fun!   

https://www.millerresource.com/

Join is as we speak with Neya Systems president Mike Formica about his experience with various startups and advancing America's position in manufacturing. Spencer Krause has some good things to say in this episode about a new role and it's all exciting stuff.