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Ideas alone can’t change the world. It takes grit. In this podcast, Siemens sits down with startup founders, ecosystem partners and more in a quest to get to the bottom of what makes startups (and the people in them) tick. At Siemens, we understand the struggles of early-stage startups. Let us remove the barriers on your startup journey by helping you transform your engineering ideas into real, marketable products with industry-leading software solutions. Join the Siemens Startups Program to grow your startup to its full potential. Want to get in touch? Reach out here.Siemens Digital Industry Software
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  • From Big Tech to Robots: Cobot Founder Brad Porter and the Race to Robotics

    From Big Tech to Robots: Cobot Founder Brad Porter and the Race to Robotics
    Aug 27 2025
    What you’ll discover… How to build trust with customers before you’ve even built a product Lessons on raising $150M and convincing top-tier VCs like Sequoia and General Catalyst The emotional story that sparked Cobot’s mission inside a hospital hallway Why humanoid robots might not be the future and what should replace them Why swappable batteries, high-mounted sensors, and swerve drives make all the difference The founder’s journey: anxiety, ambition, and the power of embracing the Odyssey Where to find it… (02:35) Why Brad left a high-flying career to start something from scratch (06:10) Timing the AI and robotics wave (08:45) From Scale AI to Cobot: building the product he truly believed in (11:45) Identifying Real-world problems to be solved by your new start-up (19:45) Why top investors believed in him before a prototype even existed (27:00) Selling the vision before building the robot (32:45) MVP success, user feedback, and building trust with early adopters (40:00) What “everyday work” means for Brad and how Cobot improves lives (44:00) The next 10 years of robotics and physical AI (52:00) Brad’s proudest moment and how it ties back to a promise to his father More about the episode Before founding Cobot, Brad Porter held senior roles at Amazon, Scale AI, and even helped pioneer voice applications at Tellme and Netscape. But it was a walk with his father through the halls of Mayo Clinic that planted the seed for something radically new. In this heartfelt and insightful episode, Brad shares how a personal loss became a professional mission to build collaborative robots that enhance human work instead of replacing it. With over $150M raised in just three years and clients like the Mayo Clinic, Maersk, and the US Department of Defense, Brad has done what few in hard tech manage to do: build, fund, and deploy a real solution in record time. You’ll hear how digital twin technology and fast iteration allowed Cobot to deliver results before having a fully built prototype, and why design decisions like swappable batteries and swerve drives matter more than buzzwords. If you’re a founder, investor, or just fascinated by where robotics is headed, this episode delivers hard-won insights and inspiration in equal measure. Connect with us: Peng-Sang Cau LinkedIn Website Brad Porter LinkedIn
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    56 m
  • Forged in War, Proven in Business: The Story of Peng Cau

    Forged in War, Proven in Business: The Story of Peng Cau
    Jun 16 2025
    What does it take to build a company from nothing—and then start again to help others do the same? How do resilience, innovation, and leadership shape not just a business, but an entire life? In this unforgettable episode of Pioneers: The Siemens Startup Podcast, hosts Paul Musto and Jim Gernatt welcome Peng Cau, the newest member of the Siemens startup team. From surviving Cambodia’s killing fields to building and selling one of Canada’s premier automation companies, Peng’s journey is a masterclass in overcoming adversity, grit, leading with integrity, bold vision and execution. She shares powerful personal stories—escaping war, learning business from her parents, and launching Transformix from a basement with a $1,000 loan. Peng opens up about navigating racism, sexism, and strategic pivots, including the bold decisions that led to an eight-figure exit without venture capital. Listeners will hear why Peng never says "I've made it," and the leadership philosophy that drove her company's culture. Now, as part of Siemens, Peng brings her passion, startup experience, and bold energy to help new founders reach their dreams—and she's officially joining the podcast as a future host! What You’ll Learn in This Episode: Surviving the Khmer Rouge: How Peng’s early life taught her resilience and adaptability (2:20), the same skills needed to build deeptech company. Entrepreneurship Lessons: Building a company with nothing but grit and loyalty (6:15) Starting Transformix: From a basement and cold-calling manufacturers to landing their first big contract (11:45) Facing Business Collapse: How Peng pivoted after losing 90% of her revenue (15:30) Never "Making It": An entrepreneur’s mindset of constant growth (18:10) Leadership Philosophy: Integrity, Respect, Passion, and Innovation (19:35) The Bittersweet Reality of Acquisition: Letting go of her “first child” (24:20) The Investment Ecosystem in Canada vs. the U.S.: Challenges raising capital (26:55) Overcoming Sexism and Racism: Advice for underrepresented founders (30:20) Why Peng saw the Siemens Startup Program as a perfect next step (34:00) Connect with us: Paul Musto LinkedIn Website Peng Cau LinkedIn X
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    33 m
  • 50% Less Fuel, Fewer Emissions: JetZero’s Game-Changing Aircraft Design

    50% Less Fuel, Fewer Emissions: JetZero’s Game-Changing Aircraft Design
    Mar 26 2025
    What if the shape of an aircraft could unlock 50% fuel savings and drastically cut carbon emissions? How can innovative startups challenge decades-old aviation designs to create a more sustainable, cost-efficient future? In this episode of the Siemens Startup Podcast, hosts Paul Musto (Siemens Digital Industries) and Tucker Marion (Northeastern University) sit down with Tim Berry, Head of Manufacturing, Quality & Integration at JetZero. With a background at SpaceX, VAST, and other aerospace pioneers, Tim shares how JetZero is breaking through 60 years of aviation stagnation with its blended wing body (BWB) aircraft—a revolutionary design that promises game-changing efficiency, sustainability, and improved passenger experience. This episode is perfect for startup founders, aerospace engineers, investors, and sustainability advocates looking to understand how game-changing innovation can disrupt a legacy industry. Whether you're interested in cutting-edge aircraft design, sustainable aviation, or the role of digital tools in manufacturing, you'll gain insights into how JetZero is tackling these challenges—from securing major partnerships with NASA and the U.S. Air Force to reimagining the future of air travel. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: JetZero’s goals and achievements and target market (2:00) Key technical challenges that JetZero is facing (9:15) How JetZero aims to improve the passenger experience (12:05) JetZero’s low-risk approach to producing revolutionary aircraft (18:20) How Siemens helps to accelerate JetZero’s development and manufacturing processes (24:30) JetZero and NASA’s partnership (27:25) Words of wisdom for aspiring entrepreneurs (29:40) The future of aviation and aircraft manufacturing (35:21) Connect with Paul Musto LinkedIn Website Connect with Tim Berry LinkedIn Website Connect with Tucker Marion Website LinkedIn
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    38 m
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