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The Social Radars

Kyle Vogt, Founder of Cruise Automation

May 8, 2024
Kyle Vogt, founder of Cruise Automation and co-founder of Twitch, shares his journey from building Battlebots to developing self-driving cars. He discusses overcoming challenges in the tech industry, navigating corporate acquisitions, and the unique pitch that led to Cruise's success. The podcast also delves into his unexpected partnership that birthed Dropbox and his record-setting marathon challenge on every continent with a plant-based diet.
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  • Kyle Vogt's journey from robotics contests to tech entrepreneurship showcases persistence and innovation.
  • Transition from Twitch to Cruise highlights challenges of tech adaptation and regulatory hurdles.

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Transition from College to Tech Entrepreneurship

Starting from his college days at MIT, Kyle describes his journey from being fascinated by robotics and participating in engineering contests to meeting the founders of Justin TV, which sparked his interest in starting a company. His transition from college to tech entrepreneurship was marked by a series of innovative projects, including developing live streaming cameras and safe-cracking robots.

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