Anto Pantrex sits at the cutting edge of AI and robotics, blending entrepreneurial grit with deep technical expertise. From building hardware in his college dorm room to founding AI startups, Anto shares his journey and reveals how physical AI is transforming both industry and everyday life. This interview dives into strategy, global competition, upskilling, and the near-future of robotics.

In this episode, we explore:

• Lessons learned from 15 iterations – and the real story behind “overnight” success
• The leap from digital AI to robots engaging with the physical world
• Challenges in training robots: why synthetic data matters more than ever
• China vs. the West: differing strategies in AI development and data approaches
• What the rise of robotics means for jobs
• Practical advice for parents and professionals to thrive in an AI-driven future

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Colin Matthews, founder of Tech For Product, joins us to break down how he’s helping Product Managers become more technical, move faster, and build smarter using AI. With a background in computer science and a track record in healthtech and SaaS, Colin has seen firsthand how technical fluency can reshape careers and companies. In this conversation, he shares the pivotal lessons, strategies, and mindset shifts that took him from builder to founder.

In this episode, we explore:

• How PM’s can level up technically
• Why AI prototyping changes everything
• Rethinking build vs. buy with AI
• Smarter iteration through real-time feedback
• Using distribution channels to launch right

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From engineer to corporate strategist, Arvind Ravishunkar has spent over 20 years shaping the tech industry. He’s driven over $20M in year-one revenue for Fortune 500 companies, created $1B+ product categories and unlocked $1.5B in market potential. In this episode, he shares hard-earned lessons from India to the U.S., revealing how culture shapes leadership. Arvind unpacks AI’s game-changing potential, the keys to driving innovation, and how to break through corporate resistance to change.

In this episode, we explore:

• How AI is reshaping business strategy and products
• Breaking barriers to AI adoption in corporations
• Why data strategy must come before AI strategy
• Driving innovation while balancing short-term gains

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