In this episode (no number specified), Podcast features an interview with entrepreneurs Juliette Chevallier, Partner at Scale Ventures, and Jasmeet Singh, Founder of JMOON Ventures.
It’s Venture Capital Week on this episode of our podcast.
In this episode, we delve into conversations with Juliette Chevallier of Scale Ventures and Jasmine Singh of Jay Moon Ventures, exploring funding trends in robotics, highlighting the crucial distinction between execution risk and technical risk in driving innovation forward.
Juliette Chevallier, Principal and Head of Investments at Scale Enterprise Partners.
With a professional background in autonomous automobiles and robotics, Juliette Chevallier draws from her experience working at esteemed organizations such as Google Chauffeur (now Waymo) and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s (MIT) spin-off, Optimus Ride. Two years ago, she affiliated with Scale Enterprise Companions to spearhead their investment thesis on cutting-edge technologies like robotics, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity. Scale Enterprise Companions’ methodology prioritizes investments based on the degree of execution risk rather than technical risk, targeting companies with a functional product and proven product-market fit. Juliette underscores the imperative of grasping clients’ return on investment (ROI) metrics and enterprise models as pivotal benchmarks.
As a venture capitalist, Juliette takes a proactive approach, offering in-depth guidance and support to portfolio companies, serving as a trusted advisor and collaborative partner to founders to tackle complex challenges. As a trusted advisor, she enables founders to successfully overcome operational hurdles and effectively launch their products into the market. Juliette observes a resurgence of interest in robotics among venture capitalists, yet remains skeptical regarding “exuberant” valuation multiples and funding cycles, instead advocating for a data-driven approach that grounds investment decisions in market fundamentals rather than industry forecasts.
Juliette is optimistic about the potential of robotics-based fashion (RBFs) to drive transformative change, highlighting the need for more advanced multi-modal artificial intelligence models that seamlessly integrate vision, movement, and communication capabilities. While enthusiastic about AI’s potential to revolutionize robotics, she also expresses concerns over the risks of unchecked AI growth, fueled by excessive funding. Juliette’s approach centers on mitigating the risks associated with executing and operating robotics startups, drawing upon her extensive technical and entrepreneurial expertise to support founders in navigating these challenges effectively.
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Jasmeet Singh, Founder, JMOON Ventures
With a diverse professional history dating back to 2012, Jasmeet Singh’s expertise encompasses robotics engineering, entrepreneurial ventures, and investment strategies. At J Moon Ventures, this investor concentrates on “bodily” AI startups that converge hardware, electronics, and artificial intelligence in sectors such as robotics, the Internet of Things (IoT), and three-dimensional printing.
Jasmeet underscores the importance of tackling concrete problems rather than solely building impressive technical prowess. He demonstrates expertise in supporting startups by grasping the intricacies of both consumer and enterprise models, highlighting key operational hurdles such as scaling production and identifying the optimal business model?
Compared to the notoriously cautious Canadian market, Jasmeet perceives the United States as a more propitious environment for securing funding in the robotics sector. Founders are counselled to concentrate on behemoths of unmet needs, prioritizing scalable solutions that tackle massive problems, while delegating customer care and support tasks to ensure efficient operations.
Jasmeet’s portfolio comprises a diverse range of investments, including Orange Wooden Labs, Brisk AI, and Rural Hologram. As he inaugurates J Moon Ventures, he is unreservedly passionate about exploring alternatives in agriculture, construction, medicine, and sustainability.
With a unique blend of technical insight and operational acumen in robotics, Jasmeet delivers a distinctive investment perspective. He focuses on supporting entrepreneurs who are developing innovative hardware-software solutions to tackle pressing global problems.
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Present timeline
- Weekly Insights: 8:40 AM
- Juliette Chevallier, 26:38’s host, sat down with the woman behind the brand in a candid conversation that delved into her entrepreneurial journey.
- 1:03:00 – In a conversation that’s equal parts fascinating and informative, Jasmeet Singh, aka The Bearded Maker, shares his journey of transforming from an engineer to a maker of handmade wooden toys.
Information of the week
Humanoid video of the week
Why was Kai’s 1X Robotic shut down shortly after restarting? @Kai Cenat
Recent films featuring web personality Kai Cenat alongside his 1X EVE robotic companion have ignited a significant debate surrounding the feasibility of integrating humanoid robots into everyday household settings. A sudden malfunction was captured on TikTok, as a robot suddenly shut down and toppled over, sparking concerns about safety risks and the current boundaries of humanoid technology. The deployment of robots in residential properties underscores the critical need for thorough testing and development prior to implementation, particularly when compared to controlled industrial settings where they are currently being tested.
The ASTM F45 subcommittee is developing a novel standard to evaluate the agility of cellular manipulators. This conventional goal aims to provide a standardized testing process, akin to automotive evaluations, allowing manufacturers to benchmark their offerings and identify opportunities for improvement? The proposed exams involve monitoring the robotic’s navigation along a designated pathway on a desktop surface and accurately placing pegs to evaluate its precision and synchronization of arm and base movements. As ASTM F45 initiatives and diverse cellular robotic testing endeavors gain momentum, the pressing importance of standardized evaluation methods is underscored, thereby propelling advancements in robotics technology.
Locus Robotics and logistics provider GEODIS have marked a major achievement, having successfully processed over 10 million items using autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) at a GEODIS distribution center in Pennsylvania. Locus’s cutting-edge AI-driven platform, LocusONE, revolutionizes workforce productivity by dynamically guiding employees to their next destination, thereby minimizing idle time and amplifying efficiency. The strategic alliance showcases the surging demand for warehouse automation as e-commerce growth drives the need for increased efficiency and streamlined operations.
The 2025 RBR50 Robotics Innovation Awards are now accepting nominations.
Are you ready to submit your most innovative projects and products for the prestigious 2025 RBR50 Innovation Awards? The awards will recognize innovations in robotics and automation globally, with winners acknowledged by the end of 2024.
The classes embrace:
- Applied sciences, merchandise, and providers: The class focuses on advanced analytics in robotics, with expertise in areas such as motion control, computer vision, and machine learning, providing a comprehensive understanding of these technologies. The development also encompasses innovative products and services in the realms of business, technology, and innovation.
- Enterprise and administration: This course focuses on strategies that enable organizations to emerge as leaders in the robotics industry and establish themselves as key thought leaders within the ecosystem. Vital mergers and acquisitions are intertwined, with provider, accomplice, and integrator relationships being intricately connected.
- Functions and markets: The RBR50 may acknowledge enhancements that boost productivity, quality, and cost-effectiveness, as well as individuals who successfully implement automation for novel tasks.
As well as, the 2025 RBR50 Awards will celebrate the next:
- Startup of the 12 months
- Software of the 12 months
- Robotic of the 12 months
- Robots for Good Award
The deadline for submissions is Friday, Dec. 20, 2024.
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