“AI is a gigantic multiplier.” - Boris Sofman, Co-Founder and CEO of Bedrock Robotics

In this episode of Tech Scenes, Jeff Martin sits down with Boris Sofman, Co-Founder and CEO of Bedrock Robotics, to explore how AI and robotics are transforming the physical world — starting with heavy machinery and construction.

Boris brings rare, deep experience across consumer robotics, autonomous vehicles, and now autonomous construction. Prior to Bedrock, he spent five years as an engineering executive at Waymo, helping scale autonomous trucking and the Waymo One robo-taxi network, which has logged over 100 million fully driverless miles. Before that, Boris spent a decade building Anki, shipping millions of robots globally and scaling the business to over $100M in annual revenue.

The conversation dives into the real challenges of physical AI, why edge intelligence matters more than ever, and how Bedrock’s vision of a “digital operator” for heavy machinery could unlock massive gains in productivity, safety, and predictability across construction and infrastructure.

They also explore team dynamics in advanced AI development, lessons from deploying autonomy in the real world, and how AI is reshaping creativity, work, and entire industries.

Chapters

00:00 The Role of AI in Productivity

02:22 Automation in Heavy Machinery

05:06 Insights from Waymo and Autonomous Driving

07:48 Challenges in Physical AI vs Digital AI

10:36 The Future of Edge AI and Robotics

13:19 The Evolution of Humanoid Robots

16:03 Managing AI Development and Team Dynamics

18:50 The Vision Behind Bedrock’s Digital Operator

21:51 Unlocking Construction Efficiency

24:38 The Shift in Team Collaboration and Structure

27:17 The Future of Work and AI’s Impact

29:50 The Democratization of Creativity

32:50 Final Thoughts and Personal Reflections

Watch now to understand why autonomous construction isn’t just a breakthrough — it’s an economic necessity — and how AI is becoming the ultimate force multiplier for the physical world.

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"We want to create more capitalists."

In this episode of Tech Scenes Unplugged, Jeff Martin sits down with Seth Levine, Partner at Foundry and co-author of The New Builders and Capital Evolution. Seth has spent his career at the intersection of venture capital, entrepreneurship, and social impact — backing companies, funds, and ideas that aim to redefine capitalism for the modern era.

The conversation explores the intersection of technology, capitalism, and the future of work. Seth shares insights from his latest book, Capital Evolution, examining how AI, innovation, and ownership models can drive a more inclusive and dynamic form of capitalism — one that rebuilds the middle class, empowers employees, and strengthens community.

They also discuss lessons from interviews with CEOs, the need for collaboration between business and government, and why offsite meetings remain one of the most powerful tools for strategic alignment and leadership connection.

Chapters

00:00 Techno-Optimism and the Future of Work

01:38 Exploring the Future of Capitalism

08:23 Insights from CEO Interviews

11:43 Rebuilding the Middle Class

19:45 The Impact of AI on Employment

24:30 Collaboration Between Business and Government

26:55 Concrete Actions for CEOs

48:13 The Importance of Offsites and Team Alignment

53:51 Personal Reflections and Future Aspirations

Watch now to explore how Seth and the next generation of leaders are evolving capitalism — and why optimism, ownership, and collaboration are key to shaping a better future of work.

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"You have to hire for judgment." - Chris Andrew

In this episode of Tech Scenes Unplugged, Jeff Martin sits down with Chris Andrew, CEO and co-founder of Scrunch — the platform helping brands navigate the AI-first customer journey. Scrunch enables companies to monitor their brand presence, gain actionable insights, and generate AI-friendly versions of their sites to influence LLM results.

The conversation dives deep into the transformative impact of AI on customer engagement and marketing, exploring how buyer journeys are becoming increasingly AI-driven. Chris shares lessons on building adaptable teams, optimizing content for AI search, and making fast, thoughtful decisions in an environment defined by constant change.

They also discuss leadership, empathy, and how the future of commerce will shift toward personalized, chat-based experiences — redefining how brands connect with customers in an AI-powered world.

Chapters

00:00 The AI Revolution in Customer Engagement

02:23 Building an AI-First Buyer Journey

05:18 The Role of Content in AI Search

07:56 Leadership and Team Dynamics in Startups

11:14 Hiring for Growth and Adaptability

13:39 Navigating Change in a Fast-Paced Environment

16:55 The Future of Commerce and Consumer Behavior

19:33 Personal Insights and Reflections

22:27 The Journey of Building Scrunch

25:30 Patience in Product Development

28:41 Decision-Making in a Rapidly Changing Landscape

31:18 Cultural Reflections and Personal Favorites

Watch now to explore how Chris and Scrunch are helping brands stay visible, adaptive, and authentic in the era of AI-driven commerce.

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