What if everything you thought you knew about AI, automation, and business success was a lie? Daniel Theobald, founder of Vecna Robotics and a pioneer in robotics and AI, reveals the truth that the rich don’t want you to know—from why most venture-backed startups fail to how AI is overhyped, and the mental toll of entrepreneurship no one talks about.

In this episode, we cover:

• Why AI and humanoid robots aren’t the game-changers they claim to be
• How 19 out of 20 VC-backed startups fail—and how to avoid the trap
• The mental health crisis among founders that no one is addressing

If you're a founder, entrepreneur, or just curious about the future of business, this is a must-watch!

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Chapters:
0:00 Intro
1:37 From Computer Science to Mechanical Engineering and Robotics
5:00 Community Service Initiative
7:17 Encouraging Women in Engineering
9:03 Mentoring Startups
12:59 The VC Funding Trap
14:44 The Hidden Costs of Being a Founder
16:16 The Generational Trade-Off of Entrepreneurship
17:34 The Illusion of Wealth
20:11 The Misconceptions of Artificial Intelligence
23:03 The Uncertainty of AI Investments
30:07 The Inefficiency of Humanoid Robots
32:54 The Myth of "Lights Out" Automation
35:05 Human Perception vs. Machine Vision
40:35 The Economic Reality of Robot vs. Human Labor
43:34 Robots in Space
43:45 Practical Advice for SMBs
51:10 The Overlooked Crisis
58:30 Outro

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