How To Build A Robotics Company - Monumental Super Series Episode 003

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We are here recording live at Medallia Experience at the Wynn in Las Vegas, and have been seeing and hearing some amazing things about how AI can enhance the customer experience as well as enable teams at organizations to create more meaningful connections with customers. Today we’re going to talk about how AI can help to create better experiences for customers before, during, and after their interactions. To help me discuss this topic, I’d like to welcome Fabrice Martin, Chief Product Officer at Medallia. RESOURCES Medallia: https://www.medallia.com Catch the future of e-commerce at eTail Boston, August 11-14, 2025. Register now: https://bit.ly/etailboston and use code PARTNER20 for 20% off for retailers and brands Don't Miss MAICON 2025, October 14-16 in Cleveland - the event bringing together the brights minds and leading voices in AI. Use Code AGILE150 for $150 off registration. Go here to register: https://bit.ly/agile150 Connect with Greg on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregkihlstrom Don't miss a thing: get the latest episodes, sign up for our newsletter and more: https://www.theagilebrand.show Check out The Agile Brand Guide website with articles, insights, and Martechipedia, the wiki for marketing technology: https://www.agilebrandguide.com The Agile Brand podcast is brought to you by TEKsystems. Learn more here: https://www.teksystems.com/versionnextnow The Agile Brand is produced by Missing Link—a Latina-owned strategy-driven, creatively fueled production co-op. From ideation to creation, they craft human connections through intelligent, engaging and informative content. https://www.missinglink.company…

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Note : This is Episode 3 of the Monumental Super Series we released last week.

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In episode 003, gain invaluable insights into building a cutting-edge robotics company from the ground up, perfect for tech entrepreneurs, construction industry professionals, and innovation enthusiasts.

Watch this episode to discover:

How the founders transitioned from pure software backgrounds to tackling complex robotics challenges in construction.
Monumental’s unique approach to rapid iteration, modular design, and balancing software and hardware development.
The intricacies of achieving high-precision bricklaying with robots, including the complexities of mortar application and brick positioning.
Insights into assembling and managing a multidisciplinary team of software, hardware, and robotics experts.
How Monumental positions itself as a subcontractor rather than a robotics company, and learn about their customer acquisition approach.
How Monumental plans to stay ahead in the rapidly evolving field of construction technology.
The founders’ candid reflections on their journey, including what they would do differently if starting over

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How To Build A Robotics Company - Monumental Super Series Episode 003

Bricks And Bytes

published ongeveer een jaar geleden

MP3•Thuis aflevering

Note : This is Episode 3 of the Monumental Super Series we released last week.

Watch this episode to discover:

How the founders transitioned from pure software backgrounds to tackling complex robotics challenges in construction.
Monumental’s unique approach to rapid iteration, modular design, and balancing software and hardware development.
The intricacies of achieving high-precision bricklaying with robots, including the complexities of mortar application and brick positioning.
Insights into assembling and managing a multidisciplinary team of software, hardware, and robotics experts.
How Monumental positions itself as a subcontractor rather than a robotics company, and learn about their customer acquisition approach.
How Monumental plans to stay ahead in the rapidly evolving field of construction technology.
The founders’ candid reflections on their journey, including what they would do differently if starting over

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