Paul Mikesell
CEO of Carbon Robotics, which builds AI-powered robots for agriculture. He discusses the company's technology and its applications in weed control and autonomous farming.
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Apr 11, 2025 • 3h 8min
Blake Resnick, Ian Cinnamon, Zach Weinberg, Jen Bucci, Paul Mikesell, Rylan Hamilton, Zach Long, Formula One
Join Zach Weinberg, biotech aficionado and Curie co-founder, as he tackles the implications of tariffs on healthcare. Blake Resnick, CEO of BRINC Drones, shares thrilling advancements in drone technology for emergency services. Rylan Hamilton delves into the future of maritime with autonomous ships, while Ian Cinnamon paints a picture of innovative spacecraft. Meanwhile, Jen Bucci reveals how design plays a pivotal role in defense technology, and Paul Mikesell talks about AI-powered robots transforming agriculture. A fascinating blend of technology, policy, and creativity awaits!
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Aug 20, 2025 • 35min
Carbon Robotics on a New Era of Farming with Robots and Sustainable Innovation - Ep. 270
Paul Mikesell, Founder and CEO of Carbon Robotics, is revolutionizing agriculture with AI and lasers. He discusses how laser weeding eliminates billions of weeds without chemicals, drastically improving sustainability. Mikesell highlights the speed and efficiency of their AI-driven machinery, such as the Carbon Laser Weeder and Auto Tractor, which enhance crop yields while cutting costs. He also addresses the financial benefits of these innovations and the future potential of robotics in farming and beyond.
Jul 15, 2024 • 58min
He built a farming robot that shoots weeds with lasers— then closed $10M in pre-sales before shipping a single one. | Paul Mikesell, Founder of Carbon Robotics.
Serial entrepreneur Paul Mikesell founded Carbon Robotics and created a farming robot using lasers to kill weeds, selling each for $1.5M. He shares insights on customer discovery, raising pre-product, and generating $150M in revenue. Learn about the challenges in hardware startups, storytelling for fundraising, and achieving product-market fit through pre-sales.
