Episode 21 | Transforming the Outdoor Services Industry | Mike Laskey and Nag Murty

Podcast

31 Jul

In this episode, we speak with Michael Laskey, CTO, and Nag Murty, Founder & CEO of Electric Sheep, a company that has vertically integrated robotics and it’s transforming the outdoor services industry, from building their own foundation AI models to deploying human + robot crews to service customers.

As we dive into our conversation, Michael Laskey and Nag Murty share their background and formative experiences that have shaped his journey in the world of robotics. From their education and PhD, how the idea of building a robot to landscapers first began, the company’s background and how they have outgrown from years of experiences. Michael from having 10+ years of experience and interest in the robotics industry and Nag from working in the White House under Obama’s administration.

Today, Michael, Nag and his team at Electric Sheep are on a mission to build the largest outdoor sandbox for outdoor autonomy under a business model that works with the help of AI.

Join us as we explore the exciting world of Electric Sheep and how the data engine to power the robots of tomorrow really works while amplifying the landscaping business using advanced automation.

Time Stamps

00:00 Introduction and background

01:40 Building the Largest Outdoor Sandbox for Outdoor Autonomy

4:21 Founding Electric Sheep Robotics

5:00 Amplifying landscaping businesses

8:33 The technology behind Electric Sheep Robotics

10:00 Training the robots to learn and execute tasks

13:24 Working alongside humans to enhance efficiency

16:02 Acquiring and transforming landscaping businesses

18:43 Evaluating businesses for acquisition

20:00 Challenges in collaboration

25:22 Nurturing talent and maintaining a culture of innovation