Jake Loosararian

Michael Kratsios, former Director of the OSTP, discusses AI policy and America's tech leadership. Chris Power emphasizes AI-driven factories to revive U.S. manufacturing. Shyam Sankar argues AI creates jobs rather than eliminating them. Jake Loosararian explains robotics' role in physical tasks, while Kelly Loeffler focuses on empowering small businesses through innovative funding. Paul Buchheit highlights democratizing access to AI tools, fostering diverse startup innovation. Together, they explore how AI can transform energy, healthcare, and the job market.

Brian Armstrong, Coinbase CEO focused on crypto adoption and stablecoins; Andrew Feldman, Cerebras CEO building wafer-scale AI compute; Jake Loosararian, Gecko Robotics CEO deploying industrial inspection robots. They discuss on-chain markets and tokenization, extreme AI compute and data-center power, and robots as the nervous system collecting domain data for real-world AI applications.

Shyam Sankar, Palantir CTO focused on defense tech, joins Gili Raanan, Cyberstarts founder and cyber investor, Anna Patterson, Ceramic AI founder and ex-Google engineering leader, and Jake Loosararian, Gecko Robotics co-founder building climbing inspection robots. They dive into AI side quests, software PE debt cliffs, SF housing mania, ultra-cheap AI search, cyber arms races, and robots reshaping industry.

Chris Lattner, Modular CEO and compiler pioneer, joins Jake Loosararian, Gecko Robotics CEO building industrial inspection robots. They dig into a $2.5B chip-smuggling scandal, the GPU shortage, and why Google TPUs could challenge Nvidia. They also explore purpose-built robots vs humanoids, self-driving competition, American reindustrialization, and AI’s role in reviving old infrastructure.

Yueqi (Yuechi) Yang, crypto reporter covering payments and blockchain, discusses Coinbase’s push to build payment rails for AI agents. Jake Loosararian, CEO of Gecko Robotics, talks about deploying inspection robots under a $71M Navy deal. Stephanie Palazzolo, technology reporter, explains vibe coding apps and Apple’s crackdown. The conversation jumps between AI payments, app-store friction, and robots for critical infrastructure.

Chris Lattner, CEO of Modular, builds a unified software layer to run AI across Nvidia, AMD, and Apple chips. Jake Loosararian, CEO of Gecko Robotics, builds purpose-built robots for infrastructure inspection. They discuss GPU shortages and vendor lock-in. They debate purpose-built robots vs humanoids, China chip smuggling and geopolitical stakes, and why reindustrialization could spark big private equity opportunities.

Lin Qiao, CEO of Fireworks AI, shares insights on how her company enhances AI products for developers, focusing on quality and speed. Jake Loosararian, CEO of Gecko Robotics, reveals how his robots monitor physical asset health across various sectors. They discuss the evolving rivalry in ad tech, particularly between Amazon and The Trade Desk, examining its implications for market dynamics. The conversation also touches on Elon Musk's xAI, exploring its talent strategy and innovative challenge to industry giants.

Jake Loosararian, CEO of Gecko Robotics, discusses groundbreaking robotics designed for infrastructure maintenance. He reveals how purpose-built robots enhance safety in hazardous environments and emphasizes the importance of understanding customer needs through immersive practices. The conversation also dives into the technological advancements in structural integrity monitoring and the potential of AI to revolutionize industries. With a fascinating demonstration of a robot inspecting infrastructure, Jake showcases the future of robotics in improving efficiency and infrastructure longevity.

Gary Cohn, IBM Vice Chairman and former National Economic Council Director, dives into the current economic landscape, discussing inflation and the Federal Reserve's policy direction. Jake Loosararian, CEO of Gecko Robotics, shares insights on their AI-driven technology used for inspecting critical infrastructure. The conversation also covers Boeing's aviation challenges and the future of robotics in essential industries. Both guests highlight the need for innovation to navigate economic uncertainty and enhance infrastructure safety.

Jake Loosararian, Cofounder and CEO of Gecko Robotics, discusses how his company is using robotics and AI to revolutionize the mining industry. He explains how automation and advanced data collection can boost efficiency and transparency in mining operations. Mark Selby, CEO of Canada Nickel, shares insights on the Crawford nickel project, emphasizing their environmental strategy and optimistic market outlook. Together, they highlight the transformative potential of technology in addressing labor shortages and optimizing resource management.