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Top of Mind with Brad Porter

Brad Porter
Cobot
Robotics
Artificial Intelligence
Amazon
Physical AI
Leadership
Humanoid Robots
Automation
Mayo Clinic
Hard Work
China
Energy Management
Startups
Logistics
Ambition
Scale AI
Product Market Fit
Maersk
MIT
Robotics Programs

He built Amazon’s robot army. Then walked away. Why? To build something bigger. Top of Mind is a weekly 2–5 minute audio drop from Brad Porter—former Amazon VP of Robotics, Scale AI CTO, and now founder of Cobot. Each short episode delivers raw, unfiltered insights on leadership, automation, and the chaos of building at the edge of physical AI. From warehouse floors to the frontier of machine inte... more

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Brad Porter
Former Amazon VP of Robotics, Scale AI CTO, and founder of Cobot; Host of Top of Mind. Provides leadership insights, practical robotics perspectives, and reflections on building at the edge of physical AI.

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4.2 out of 5 stars from 14 ratings
  • Go-to weekly for physical AI, tech, robotics, entrepreneurship

    Great quick weekly listen to stay up to date on physical AI, robotics from the guy who led Amazon robotics

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Crossroads101
    United States4 months ago
  • Amazing podcast!

    These are such good insights into how a CEO thinks and the robotics industry!! As someone early in my career and interested in robotics, this is super valuable. I love how many strong points are packed into just a few minutes. Truly grateful for these quick takes!

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    5
    Davis U
    United States4 months ago
  • 5 stars

    Good range of topics. I also enjoy the option for video!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    macyyyy1717177
    United States4 months ago
  • Striving & Recognition Episode

    Using Olympic athletes as a hook and metaphor for this week’s episode was extremely relevant with the Olympics taking place. I’ve been thinking about how I’m working towards my identity as it relates to training for an Olympic event all day and I find it extremely motivating.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Grapeyyy
    United States4 months ago
  • Interesting insights

    Fascinating to hear from someone with so much experience in the Robotics and AI industry

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    5
    MOK62
    United States4 months ago

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Listeners praise the show for concise, practical leadership and robotics insights in under 5 minutes.
Many appreciate the candid, real-world experience Brad Porter brings from Amazon and startup life.

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Responsible Innovation in Robotics
Q: Why do you care about this issue of Responsible Innovation?
It's important to intentionally think about the future we want to live in.
Innovation and Investment in Robotics with Alfred Lin and Kate Rooney
Q: Do you think we will eventually need fewer workers, which could be seen as a positive if we're not going to get the influx of workers from abroad?
Brad suggests that automation will play a crucial role in reshoring manufacturing, despite the potential decrease in labor force.
Innovation and Investment in Robotics with Alfred Lin and Kate Rooney
Q: Why should we care more about robotics than we did five or 10 years ago?
Brad emphasizes that AI is set to unlock new capabilities in mechatronics that were previously unimaginable, leading to a future where robots can work autonomously alongside humans.

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Short episodes spotlight Brad Porter's real-world leadership at the intersection of robotics, AI, and enterprise. Across episodes, listeners get practical takes on design for trustworthy robots, building and scaling hardware-software stacks, and how to navigate rapid tech change in healthcare, logistics, and manufacturing. The show emphasizes hands-on lessons from Porter's time at Amazon and his current work with Cobot, plus thought-provoking reflections on risk, culture, and responsible innovation. It's likely to appeal to tech leaders, engineers, and operators who want fast, actionable insight in under five minutes, with a candid perspective from a Silicon Valley founder who has lived the edge of physical AI.

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