The Art of Crossing the Chasm: When Is a Startup Ready for Enterprise Adoption?
From The Robot Report Podcast by The Robot Report Podcast
May 1, 2026 · 1h 3m
About this episode
Neal Hansch discusses how startups can effectively engage with enterprises and navigate the evolving landscape of robotics and AI.
In this episode, Neal Hansch, CEO of Silicon Foundry, shares his expertise on how startups can navigate enterprise engagement, the evolving landscape of physical AI and robotics, and the impact of macroeconomic shifts on innovation strategy. Whether you're an entrepreneur, corporate innovation leader, or investor, Neal offers valuable perspectives on fostering meaningful collaboration between emerging tech startups and large enterprises. Learn more about Silicon Foundry: https://sifoundry.com/ ### Listen for a special discount code to save money on your registration to the 2026 Robotics Summit and Expo: https://www.roboticssummit.com/ – SPONSORS – This episode is brought to you by Yamaha Robotics Group (YRG) — driving the future of smart automation. Yamaha’s Linear Conveyor Modules and Advanced Operator Interfaces are helping engineers push efficiency and flexibility further than ever. And let’s face it: the PLC isn’t going anywhere — it’s evolving. LEARN MORE AT: https://hs.yrginc.com/therobotreport If you’re designing robots beyond controlled factory cells, mobile manipulators, quadrupeds, or humanoids maxon is worth a stop at the Robotics Summit in Boston. At the show, maxon…
People in this episode
Guest: Neal Hansch
Topics covered
- enterprise adoption
- startups
- physical AI
- robotics
- innovation strategy
- collaboration
Keywords
- enterprise engagement
- startups
- robotics
- AI
- innovation
- collaboration
- macroeconomic shifts
Sponsors
Yamaha Robotics Group
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Organizations: Silicon Foundry, maxon
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