Joseph Kao

Founder and CEO of Magnefy, a Stanford spinout focused on non-invasive magnetic sensing and edge AI for predictive maintenance of power infrastructure, with a background in materials science and product commercialization.

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Dec 4, 2025 • 24min

Predictive Maintenance for a Smarter, More Resilient Grid (with Joseph Kao of Magnefy)

Joseph Kao, Founder and CEO of Magnefy and a Stanford spinout expert in predictive maintenance, discusses his journey from Taiwan to transforming power infrastructure. He reveals how his non-invasive magnetic sensors and edge AI forecast failures months in advance, helping utilities avoid costly outages. The conversation touches on the significant aging infrastructure challenges, the pivot to a software-first approach, and the importance of starting small while solving specific problems for greater impact.

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