Building Deep Tech with Ilir Aliu Ep 71 | The Team Ends Up Like Charting the Path Too (w/ Kaan Dogrusoz)
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Jul 3, 2025 Kaan Dogrusoz, Co-Founder and CEO of Weave Robotics, shares his journey from Istanbul to building Isaac, a personal home robot designed for everyday use. He discusses the leap from a corporate giant like Apple to startups, emphasizing the challenges of creating something tangible and personal. The conversation dives into team dynamics in robotics, the iterative process of prototyping, and the impact of real-world feedback. Kaan also highlights how competition fuels innovation and the essential role of community in technological advancement.
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Early Curiosity Ignited by Challenge
- Kaan built a Tesla coil in high school to prove his physics teacher wrong.
- This project sparked his love for tackling unstructured, difficult problems without a rulebook.
Supportive Independence Shapes Founders
- Supportive parents who encourage independence help build self-driven curiosity.
- This environment cultivates a founder's mindset by fostering focus and passion for problem solving.
Teams Define Company Direction
- A startup team is an organic entity that shapes the company's path and culture.
- Properly balancing team dynamics maximizes productivity and focuses efforts on the right problems.