Tales from the Tiki Lounge

Shahram Tafazoli does what not one else could in mining — revolutionize big rugged shovels.


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Shahram Tafazoli does a great Colombo imitation - always questioning. He used this modest approach to revolutionize big rugged shovels in mining with Computer Vision & Artificial Intelligence while everyone else failed. Following his instincts, and with some help from influential friends including Ajay Agrawal, he revolutionized the mining industry with technology for diggers. So well, in fact, the Weir Group acquired Motion Metrics for $100M+ in 2021. Hear how Shahram's grit, light-heartedness, and ability to pivot strategies when it counts lends to his success.

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Tales from the Tiki LoungeBy Sam Peng and Colin Harris