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John Koetsier
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Tech that is changing the world. Innovators who are shaping the future. Deep discussions with diverse leaders from Silicon Valley giants and scrappy global startups. Plus some short monologues based on my Forbes columns.

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Are humanoid robots the future… or a $100B mistake?

Over 100 companies—from Meta to Amazon—are betting big on humanoids. But are we chasing a sci-fi dream that’s not practical or profitable?

In this TechFirst episode, I chat with Bren Pierce, robot... more

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The future could be much healthier for both farmers and everyone who eats, thanks to farm robots that kill weeds with lasers. In this episode of TechFirst, we chat with Paul Mikesell, CEO of Carbon Robotics, to discuss groundbreaking advancements in ... more

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Can robots reduce herbicide and fertilizer use on farms by up to 90%?

Probably yes.

In this episode of TechFirst we chat with Verdant Robotics' CEO Gabe Sibley about SharpShooter, the company's state-of-the-art farm tech that precisely targets herb... more

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Will your next browser be AI-enabled? AI-first? Perhaps even an AI agent?

In this episode of TechFirst, John Koetsier sits down with Henrik Lexow, Senior Product Leader at Opera, to explore Opera Neon, a big step toward agentic browsers that think, ... more

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Bren Pierce
CEO of Kinisi Robots and robotic technology expert
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Episode: Do robots really need legs?
Paul Mikesell
CEO of Carbon Robotics
Carbon Robotics
Episode: This kills 10,000 weeds per minute with lasers
Gabe Sibley
CEO of Verdant Robotics
Verdant Robotics
Episode: Smart farm robot cuts herbicide, fertilizer use by 90%
Henrik Lexow
Senior Product Leader at Opera
Opera
Episode: Welcome to the agentic browser
Ed McGinnis
CEO of a startup focusing on nuclear recycling and former acting Assistant Secretary for Nuclear Energy at the DOE
Episode: Nuclear waste can solve our AI power problem (and more)
Yubei Chen
Co-founder of AIzip
AIzip
Episode: Tiny AI: 8 kilobyte neural networks in shoes, bikes, cameras
Jerry Chow
Director of Quantum Systems at IBM and an IBM Fellow
IBM
Episode: IBM's Starling quantum computer: 20,000X faster than today's quantum computers
Jeff Cardenas
CEO of Apptronik, a company focused on humanoid robotic technology
Apptronik
Episode: Inside the race to build humanoid robots with Apptronik CEO Jeff Cardenas
Daniel George
CEO of TwinMind
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Episode: This personal AI is your 'twin mind'

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John Koetsier
Host of a tech-focused podcast that discusses innovations and industry developments with leaders in the tech field.

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 23 ratings
  • TechFirst is #1 🏅

    I genuinely can't believe such an incredible resource is FREE! What better way to keep up with the latest in the world of tech than to hear directly from leaders and innovators shaping the industry? It's seriously a must-listen.

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    Arlie K
    United States4 years ago
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    Donna35C
    United States4 years ago
  • Amazing podcast

    I follow the tech

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    TechFirst
    United States4 years ago
  • TechFirst - Technology and Your Life, Must Listen

    TechFirst is an insightful podcast casting well balanced conversation on the biggest topics of contemporary technology.

    John is a great host at steering the discussion to unique perspectives that really engages the listener. Superb guests as well.

    TechFirst is a great window into the depths of futurist technology and John does a good job of relating it to the current times and potential implications.

    Must check this out if you’re into Tech! 🤓

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    5
    Drifter9llll9
    United States5 years ago
  • Amazing way to learn about cutting edge tech

    I follow plenty of tech blogs and subscribe to dozens of podcasts, but TechFirst is regularly the show where I discover new tech that most people haven’t even heard of yet. I love learning about this stuff, plus get to sound super informed when I can tell a friend “have you heard about these new contact lenses with this crazy tech in them…” Awesome podcast.

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    United States5 years ago

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Smart farm robot cuts herbicide, fertilizer use by 90%
Q: What tech did you build into this thing?
The SharpShooter uses a state-of-the-art visual inertial scene understanding pipeline and machine learning for precision.
Smart farm robot cuts herbicide, fertilizer use by 90%
Q: Is that correct?
Yes, the product is designed to fit seamlessly with existing farming techniques, allowing for easy attachment.
Smart farm robot cuts herbicide, fertilizer use by 90%
Q: How fast is this thing?
The current machine can go up to five miles an hour and takes around 240 shots per second.
Smart farm robot cuts herbicide, fertilizer use by 90%
Q: Tell me about SharpShooter.
SharpShooter aims to apply inputs precisely on target, with the goal of reducing chemical use while maintaining efficiency.
Nuclear waste can solve our AI power problem (and more)
Q: Did you ever think you'd be a garbage disposal guy?
No, in my career, I always described myself as a mailman, delivering what I promised.

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