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The TechSurge: Deep Tech VC Podcast explores the frontiers of emerging tech, venture capital, and business trends, with conversations tailored for entrepreneurs, technologists, and investment professionals. Presented by Celesta Capital, and hosted by Founding Partners Nic Brathwaite, Michael Marks, and Sriram Viswanathan. Email feedback and show ideas to techsurge@celesta.vc.
Join us as we examine the next major tech cycle, uncover emerging global tech hubs, and analyze where VC investment dollars are headed. Tune in to hear directly from Silicon Valley leaders, daring new founders, and visionary thinkers. Past guests on the podcast and TechSurge Live summits include Kara Swisher, Vinod Khosla, former PepsiCo CEO Indra Nooyi, Micron CEO Sanjay Mehrotra, and others.
Each discussion delves into the intersection of technology advancement, market dynamics, and the founder journey, offering insights into the vast opportunities and complex challenges ahead. Episode topics include AI, data center transformation, blockchain, cyber security, healthcare innovation, VC investment trends, tips for first-time founders, and more.
New episodes release every two weeks. Visit techsurgepodcast.com for more details and to sign up for our newsletter and other content!
Zoox CEO Aicha Evans: AI Robotaxis & the Future of Autonomous Driving
TechSurge: Deep Tech VC Podcast
55 minutes
8 months ago
Zoox CEO Aicha Evans: AI Robotaxis & the Future of Autonomous Driving
In this episode, we explore the future of mobility and AI with Aicha Evans, CEO of Zoox, a leading developer of autonomous robotaxis and an Amazon company. Joining Celesta Capital’s founding partner Sriram Viswanathan, Aicha shares her journey from Senegal to Silicon Valley, where she led groundbreaking innovations at Intel before taking the helm at Zoox.
Together, they discuss the challenges and opportunities in autonomous transportation, the evolving role of AI in various industries, and the critical importance of safety, customer experience, and scaling in the robotaxi space.
Tune in for insights on the future of transportation and the transformative potential of AI in shaping our daily lives.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Aicha Evans and Zoox
02:02 Aicha's Journey from Senegal to Silicon Valley
05:47 Pioneering Wireless Technology at Intel
10:57 Intel's Challenges and the Evolution of AI
13:47 The Role of AI in Technology Companies
18:08 The Future of AI and Human Judgment
25:01 The Robotaxi Revolution and Zoox's Vision
30:06 Differentiating Zoox in the Robotaxi Market
37:01 Technology Behind Zoox's Robotaxi
44:01 Regulatory Challenges and Future Prospects
51:06 Zoox's Integration with Amazon and Future Milestones
Links
https://zoox.com/
TechSurge: Deep Tech VC Podcast
The TechSurge: Deep Tech VC Podcast explores the frontiers of emerging tech, venture capital, and business trends, with conversations tailored for entrepreneurs, technologists, and investment professionals. Presented by Celesta Capital, and hosted by Founding Partners Nic Brathwaite, Michael Marks, and Sriram Viswanathan. Email feedback and show ideas to techsurge@celesta.vc.
Join us as we examine the next major tech cycle, uncover emerging global tech hubs, and analyze where VC investment dollars are headed. Tune in to hear directly from Silicon Valley leaders, daring new founders, and visionary thinkers. Past guests on the podcast and TechSurge Live summits include Kara Swisher, Vinod Khosla, former PepsiCo CEO Indra Nooyi, Micron CEO Sanjay Mehrotra, and others.
Each discussion delves into the intersection of technology advancement, market dynamics, and the founder journey, offering insights into the vast opportunities and complex challenges ahead. Episode topics include AI, data center transformation, blockchain, cyber security, healthcare innovation, VC investment trends, tips for first-time founders, and more.
New episodes release every two weeks. Visit techsurgepodcast.com for more details and to sign up for our newsletter and other content!
