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The ReForge PodcastA Factory for Every Town (with Brian Keith) | ReForge 011In this episode, Matthew Chang and Colin Russ bring back Brian Keith (CMO of Chang Robotics) to talk about what an agentically augmented human can actually do, why every town of 10,000 people should have a factory, and what Chang Robotics is building to make that happen. If you care about AI, manufacturing, workforce, community, or the future of American reindustrialization, this one is for you. What we cover How Brian wrote a 41,000 word book in three days using AI while on a client site, and what that means for every knowledge worker Why...
2026-06-0445 minThe ReForge PodcastFaith, Technology, and the American Worker (with Shawn Maxwell) | ReForge 010In this episode, Matthew Chang and Colin Russ sit down with Shawn Maxwell (Chief Operations Officer of Church of Eleven22) to talk about what it takes to scale a 35,000-person-per-week organization, and why the institutions doing the hardest community work may also be the key to solving America's workforce shortage. If you care about community, workforce development, manufacturing, faith, or what it actually takes to build a city, this one is for you.What we coverHow Shawn went from pioneering broadband deployment at BellSouth and AT&T to running operations for o...
2026-05-2831 minThe ReForge PodcastThe Case for the Gap Year (with Matt and Colin) | ReForge 009In this episode, Matthew Chang and Colin Russ dig into the questions that flooded in after Episode 6, tackling the real decisions facing students, parents, and employers as the workforce shifts faster than anyone expected. If you care about education, workforce development, manufacturing, or what to actually tell a 15-year-old right now, this one is for you. What we cover The decision matrix every student should run before taking on two more years of debt, and when it makes sense to pivot out of a degree entirely Why the US manufacturing sector is faci...
2026-05-2146 minThe ReForge PodcastShielding the Space Race (with Adam Rossi) | ReForge 008In this episode, Matthew Chang and Colin Russ sit down with Adam Rossi (CEO of Total Shield) to talk about what it actually takes to acquire a highly specialized American manufacturer, build a 100% domestic supply chain, and ride the coming wave of space industry growth. If you care about manufacturing, aerospace, defense, American supply chains, or what real reindustrialization looks like on the ground, this one is for you. What we cover - How Adam went from scaling a 250-person software company to acquiring Total Shield, a blast and ballistic shielding manufacturer with 20 years of...
2026-05-1435 minThe ReForge PodcastFrom Wall Street to Silicon Beach (with Jason Engelhardt) | ReForge 007In this episode, Matthew Chang and Colin Russ sit down with Jason Engelhardt (Founder of Silicon Beach) to talk about what it actually takes to build an entrepreneurial ecosystem from scratch, and why Jacksonville may be one of the most overlooked cities in America for innovation and manufacturing. If you care about startups, venture capital, community building, advanced manufacturing, or the future of American cities, this one is for you. What we cover How Jason went from 20 years on Wall Street to building Jacksonville's most active pitch and networking community Why Silicon Beac...
2026-05-0737 minThe ReForge PodcastIs College Still Worth It? (with Matt and Colin) | ReForge 006In this episode, Matthew Chang and Colin Russ go head to head on one of the most debated questions in workforce development: is college still worth it, and what should the next generation of American builders actually do? If you care about workforce, education, manufacturing, trades, or the future of American industry, this one is for you. What we cover Why student loan debt is the core distortion driving the college problem, and what happens when universities have no skin in the game How Jacksonville University cut from 100 degree programs to 43, and why...
2026-04-3035 minThe ReForge PodcastSimulating the Future of Factories (with Richard Schrade) | ReForge 005In this episode, Matthew Chang and Colin Russ sit down with Richard Schrade (President and Co-Founder of Automation Intelligence) to talk about digital twins, the gap between where industrial automation is and where it needs to be, and a new AI tool that could change how PLC engineers work. If you care about manufacturing, automation, robotics, industrial software, or the future of American production, this one is for you. What we cover What digital twins actually are, how they work, and why the biggest manufacturers in the country use them before touching the...
2026-04-2328 minThe ReForge PodcastTraining the Next Generation (with Nahshon Nicks) | ReForge 004In this episode, Matthew Chang and Colin Russ sit down with Dr. Nahshon Nicks (Founder and President of Team Nitro MMA) to talk about building the talent pipeline that American reindustrialization actually needs, starting with the kids everyone else overlooks. If you care about workforce development, community, manufacturing, or the next generation of American builders, this one is for you. What we cover How Dr. Nicks went from inner city youth who couldn't read in fifth grade to earning two PhDs, three black belts, and running an after-school program serving hundreds of kid...
2026-04-1637 minThe ReForge PodcastThe Renaissance Man of Manufacturing (with Colin Russ) | ReForge 003In this episode, Matthew Chang sits down with co-host Colin Russ to trace his path from a Texas dairy farm to Erie, Pennsylvania, through presidential campaigns, SAP implementations at Boeing and beyond, and into his current mission: building a fully autonomous lights-out factory with Next Industries. If you care about manufacturing, ERPs, reindustrialization, workforce development, or small-town America, this one is for you. What we cover - How Erie represents the opportunity and challenge facing post-industrial American cities - Colin's winding path from dairy farming and the Romney campaign to consulting at Capgemini and...
2026-04-0946 min
The ReForge Podcast: Automation, AI, and the American Worker w/Matthew ChangThe 2026 Manufacturing Boom Nobody's Talking AboutIn this special episode of The ReForge Podcast, PR expert Cheryl Snapp Conner turns the tables and interviews host Matthew Chang about the year ahead for American manufacturing, faith-based entrepreneurship, and what it takes to write an Amazon bestseller. If you're looking for business advice on building a company with purpose while positioning for the coming capex wave, this conversation delivers the blueprint for leading with both conviction and strategy. Matthew Chang is the founder of Chang Robotics, a Christian engineering company at the forefront of advanced manufacturing and collaborative robotics. Founded in 2017, the company has grown to four...
2026-04-0334 minThe ReForge PodcastHarnessing the Industrial Revival (with Matthew Chang) | ReForge 002In this episode, Colin Russ sits down with Matthew Chang (Founder & CEO of Chang Robotics) to trace the path from building factories across five continents to launching a Christian VC and betting everything on American reindustrialization.If you care about manufacturing, robotics, automation, venture capital, or the future of American industry, this one is for you.What we coverFrom ROTC to building factories on five continents before launching Chang RoboticsAI adoption inside a real engineering firm, and why an internal AI policy is comingWhy VC has a vintage problem and whether...
2026-04-0253 min
The ReForge Podcast: Automation, AI, and the American Worker w/Matthew ChangWhat's REALLY Hidden in Private Equity Investments?In this episode of The ReForge Podcast, Matthew Chang sits down with Paul Swaney, founder of The Swaney Group and Navy submarine veteran, for real talk on what private equity actually looks like when you're not just flipping companies—you're building them. If you're looking for business advice on the coming capex wave and why manufacturing is about to boom, this conversation delivers the blueprint from two operators who see the deals others don't. Paul W. Swaney III is the founder of The Swaney Group and creator of the Swaney Group Operating System (SGOS), a methodology he has applied to...
2026-04-0246 minThe ReForge PodcastIntroducing the ReForge Podcast (with Brian Keith) | ReForge 001In this episode, Matthew Chang and Colin Russ, joined by Brian Keith, CMO of Chang Robotics, introduce the ReForge Podcast and lay out the core problem: nearly everyone talking about reindustrializing America has never actually built a factory.If you care about manufacturing, workforce, industrial policy, robotics, or the future of American communities, this one is for you.---What we coverWhy the loudest voices on reindustrialization have zero factory experience — and why that mattersGen Z's surprising appetite for trades and hands-on work, and what it means for the labor pipelineThe ca...
2026-03-2038 min
The ReForge Podcast: Automation, AI, and the American Worker w/Matthew ChangMitch Carlson on What's Really Happening to Truck DriversIn this episode of The ReForge Podcast, Matthew Chang sits down with Mitch Carlson (CEO of Green Corridors) for a leadership and executive interview about entrepreneurship in autonomous freight technology. If you are looking for business advice on how to start a business in logistics or success stories about scaling a business with robotics, this business podcast reveals the truth about innovation in American manufacturing. Chapters: 0:00 - Presidential Permit for Autonomous Freight Technology 05:30 - Green Corridors Solving Border Congestion Problem 12:45 - Autonomous Shuttle Design and Manufacturing Strategy 20:15...
2026-01-2833 min
The ReForge Podcast: Automation, AI, and the American Worker w/Matthew ChangBusiness Expert Reveals Secrets to Success in the AI Revolution | The NXC Podcast NetworkTimestamp Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 01:10 - Brittain's Track Record: Predicting Amazon & Whole Foods 10:00 - Tesla FSD vs Waymo: The Robotaxi Revolution 18:35 - OpenAI is the New BlackBerry - Google Wins 22:20 - The Buggy Whip Moment: AI Replacing Jobs 26:00 - Reshoring American Manufacturing Strategy 35:30 - The Future of AI: Local Computing vs Data Centers In this AI podcast, host Matthew Chang sits down with Brittain Ladd, the futurist who predicted Amazon acquiring Whole Foods years before it happened. Brittain shares his bold predictions for 2026 including...
2026-01-2340 min
The ReForge Podcast: Automation, AI, and the American Worker w/Matthew ChangAI in Health: How A Surgeon Is Revolutionizing Robotic Surgery Efficiency | The NXC Podcast NetworkIn this entrepreneur podcast, host Matthew Chang sits down with Dr. S.P. Bowers, robotic surgeon and founder of Suture Shield Inc., for real talk about jumping from a 20+ year surgical career into medical device innovation. This CEO interview delivers inspiring success story lessons on how one surgeon's frustration with losing needles during robotic surgery (3% non-retrieval rate = 40 minutes of searching) led to inventing a platform-independent device that saves 45 minutes per surgery and eliminates anxiety for 30,000+ surgeons. Dr. Bowers shares entrepreneur advice on the rapid adoption of robotic surgery (50%+ penetration in abdominal surgery, 2027 inflection point when robotics surpasses...
2026-01-1635 min
Nikonomics - The Economics of Small Business267 - Best of 2025! How Robots Are Saving America's Nursing Crisis with Matthew Chang🚨MY NEWSLETTER https://nikolas-newsletter-241a64.beehiiv.com/subscribe 🚨Join me, Nik (https://x.com/CoFoundersNik), as I interview Matthew Chang (https://x.com/MatthewAChang). This episode features Matthew Chang, a Georgia Tech engineer and Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year finalist, who founded Chang Robotics and is a general partner of the $50 million Chang Robotics fund. We dive deep into how his company designs and installs robotic systems for manufacturing automation, hospital robots, and autonomous vehicles to make the workforce more efficient, safer, and happier through healthcare automation.Matthew shares the story behind...
2026-01-0637 min
That Young Cineast | Filmmaking PodcastAaron Chang - Cinema Interview | Entry 20November 16, 2025 | Matthew and Emma score a great interview with Aaron Chang, actor who made their debut in the hit film, Sundance winner: DiDi (2024). Aaron shares memories on DiDi and making DiDi while also passionately displaying his love for dance and self-expression through art.
2025-12-2759 min
The ReForge Podcast: Automation, AI, and the American Worker w/Matthew ChangFrom Energy Outage to Energy Independence with Electric Airport Equipment | The NXC Podcast Network⏱️ Timestamp Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 01:20 - Why Tesla Isn't Building 50,000-Pound Electric Airport Equipment 04:48 - When Atlanta Airport Went Dark: The Mobile Power Solution 08:08 - Chicago O'Hare Has 180 Snow Vehicles That Could Power 25% of the Airport 11:08 - Buy America Compliant: From Batteries to Software, All Made in USA 17:30 - Demo Season: Kodiak Tech Hitting Airports This Winter 21:27 - Autonomous Operation Below -40°F When Humans Can't Work 📋 In this podcast, we discuss electric vehicle manufacturing in Detroit, airport power redundancy solutions, Buy America compliance for federal funding, snow removal equipment electrification, microgrid assets for airports, autonomous vehicle operation in extreme cold, li...
2025-12-2325 min
The ReForge Podcast: Automation, AI, and the American Worker w/Matthew ChangHow Robots Empower Workers & The Most Powerful Electric Vehicle | The NXC Podcast Network⏱️ Timestamp Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 00:42 - Robots Don't Destroy Jobs: They Empower the Workforce 08:06 - COVID Supply Chain Shock: Baby Formula Cartels & National Vulnerability 15:54 - 10 New Patents in 4 Weeks: The IP Innovation Flywheel 24:22 - Zero Employees Lost: Acquisition Strategy That Prioritizes Retention 29:09 - The Adoption Barrier: Why CEOs Are Frozen with Too Many Options 36:42 - Go-ECO: Removing Microplastics from Food Packaging Globally 📋 In this CEO interview and entrepreneur podcast, we discuss business advice for manufacturing automation, how robots empower workers instead of replacing them, building an ELITE team through acquisition strategy, the secret to success in robotics investment, real estate empire...
2025-12-1940 min
The ReForge Podcast: Automation, AI, and the American Worker w/Matthew ChangBlinded by Construction Lights No More: How Blue Vigil Drones Replace 60-Year-Old Tech⏱️ Timestamp Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 01:43 - The Blinding Problem: Why Construction Lights Shine in Your Eyes 06:20 - One Blue Vigil Drone = Two Light Towers (in a Station Wagon) 14:24 - 30% More Expensive, Half the Operating Cost, Two Times the Output 18:12 - Beyond Construction: Soccer Fields, Ice Fishing, FEMA Disaster Relief 28:20 - The I-66 Traffic Jam That Sparked a Multi-Billion Dollar Idea 31:52 - How to Get Involved: Customer or Investor 📋 In this podcast, we discuss tethered drone technology, construction site lighting innovation, OSHA lighting requirements, portable power solutions for disaster relief, autonomous drones for first responders, LED efficiency versus traditional light towers, Part 10...
2025-12-1632 min
This Week in Jacksonville: Business EditionChang Robotics uses faith to shape leadership approachJacksonville entrepreneur Matthew Chang is making waves both as CEO of Chang Robotics and as the author of the Amazon bestseller “Risk Taking is Biblical.” In a recent interview on “This Week in Jacksonville: Business Edition”, Chang shared how his faith shapes his approach to business and leadership, and how Jacksonville is emerging as a center for robotics and automation innovation.
Chang explained that his faith-based company not only tithes profits but also encourages employees to give of themselves to other causes. “Everybody in the company is expected to serve in their community. Does it have to be a Chris...
2025-12-1520 min
The ReForge Podcast: Automation, AI, and the American Worker w/Matthew ChangThe Device That Stops Tantrums & Replaces YouTube Kids | The Chang Robotics Podcast⏱️ Timestamp Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 00:57 - What is Kid Company AI? The Keep It Dreaming Device Demo 06:03 - The Screen Time Tantrum Problem Every Parent Faces 09:12 - Beta Testing: 10 Families Already Using It Daily 13:26 - Safety Features: No Internet, Mom-Approved Content Filters 18:47 - Social Network for Kids: Safe Sharing Between Device Users Only 22:26 - Call to Action: Get It Before Christmas (3,000 Units Available) 📋 In this podcast, we discuss kid-safe AI devices, screen time addiction solutions, YouTube Kids alternatives, parental controls for AI technology, educational AI chatbots for children, hardware manufacturing challenges, freemium vs subscription models for children's products, and beta testing...
2025-12-1226 min
NXC Podcast NetworkThe Device That Stops Tantrums & Replaces YouTube Kids | The Chang Robotics Podcast⏱️ Timestamp Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 00:57 - What is Kid Company AI? The Keep It Dreaming Device Demo 06:03 - The Screen Time Tantrum Problem Every Parent Faces 09:12 - Beta Testing: 10 Families Already Using It Daily 13:26 - Safety Features: No Internet, Mom-Approved Content Filters 18:47 - Social Network for Kids: Safe Sharing Between Device Users Only 22:26 - Call to Action: Get It Before Christmas (3,000 Units Available) 📋 In this podcast, we discuss kid-safe AI devices, screen time addiction solutions, YouTube Kids alternatives, parental controls for AI technology, educational AI chatbots for children, hardware manufacturing challenges, freemium vs subscription models for children's products, and beta testing...
2025-12-1226 min
WILDsound: The Film PodcastEP. 1634: Director Hanah Chang, & Producer Quand C. Robinson ThomasAn insecure Korean-American woman struggles with old resentments against her beautiful best friend, exposing the impossible beauty standards that caused them.
https://www.instagram.com/iwishiwere_pretty/
Conversation with actor/director Hanah Chang & Producer Quand C. Robinson
Director Statement
I Wish I Were Pretty is not just the title, but also a phrase I have constantly thought since I was old enough to understand that with beauty comes power. Many of the elements included in this story are inspired by my personal experiences. One of my constants while growing up was hearing my mother say to...
2025-12-1000 min
Board of Advisors PodcastAmerica's New Industrial Revolution | Matthew ChangEmpty shelves, clogged ports, and relentless price hikes forced a reckoning: if we need reliability, we have to build more at home. We sit down with Matt Chang, founder of Chang Robotics and co-founder of the Chang Robotics Fund, to map the reshoring wave and the practical playbook for scaling U.S. manufacturing without doubling the workforce. From inventory placement and port limits to the nuts and bolts of warehouse robotics and CNC tending, we focus on clear use cases that lift output, reduce waste, and keep people in safer, higher-skill roles.Safety leads our AI conversation...
2025-12-1019 min
KFM On DemandChristian Business Leader with Darren Shearer - AI, Robotics, and the Labor Crisis (w/ Matthew Chang, PE)Visit donate.accessmore.com and give today to help fund more episodes and shows like this.
On this episode, Darren sits down with Matthew Chang (Founder of Chang Robotics) to discuss AI, robotics, and the impending labor crisis from a Christian perspective.
2025-12-0841 min
Christian Business Leader with Darren ShearerAI, Robotics, and the Labor Crisis (w/ Matthew Chang, PE)On this episode, Darren sits down with Matthew Chang (Founder of Chang Robotics) to discuss AI, robotics, and the impending labor crisis from a Christian perspective. Send us Fan MailThanks for listening, and keep partnering with God in your business. And don’t forget to check out our sponsor at HighBridgeBooks.com. And feel free to contact me directly at darren@highbridgebooks.com if you’re interested in writing, publishing, and selling a book.
2025-12-0841 min
Mattacritic PodcastChang can Dunk Review and Analysis on Disney+Hello everyone, welcome to the Mattacritic. This is Matthew Hemenway. Have I got a review for you? In this episode of the Mattacritic, I will be reviewing and analyzing Chang can Dunk that is currently on Disney+. I will go over several topics in this review. I will explain how Chang grows in this film and how he must learn to trust his mother and his friends. He will show how tough he is and how hard he works. He will show he is not a quitter. I hope this episode will inspire to Read, Watch, and Learn. I...
2025-12-0509 min
The ReForge Podcast: Automation, AI, and the American Worker w/Matthew ChangDean of Engineering to Startup: Removing Microplastics from Food PackagingTimestamp Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 01:20 - Why You Have a Credit Card's Worth of Plastic in Your Body 04:26 - What is Graphene Oxide and How Does it Work? 12:52 - 70 Companies Want GoECO: Who's Testing This Technology Right Now 21:49 - Is Graphene Oxide Safe? FDA Testing and Toxicity Studies 31:25 - Matthew 25:35 and the Biblical Why Behind GoECO 📋 In this podcast, we discuss microplastics in the human body, PFAS chemicals in food packaging, graphene oxide as a plastic replacement, FDA approval processes for food contact materials, Biblical entrepreneurship and Matthew 25:35, virtual R&D centers for technology development, and scaling sustainable packaging to dev...
2025-12-0543 min
The ReForge Podcast: Automation, AI, and the American Worker w/Matthew ChangBuilding a Zero-Resignation Culture: How Matt Chang Keeps Employees for a Decade | Chang RoboticsWhat if your company had only THREE resignations in nearly 10 years? Matthew Chang, founder of Chang Robotics and the Chang Robotics Fund, joins Nathan Vaughn on the NXC Podcast Network to reveal the secret behind building a workplace culture where employees don't want to leave. In this candid conversation, Matt opens up about integrating family values into business, creating purpose-driven work environments, and empowering employees with ownership opportunities that transform their careers. Key Topics Covered: ✅ How Matt achieved a 3-resignation rate in 8.5 years (and why he's still upset about it) ✅ The flat organizational structure that gives every voice equal weig...
2025-12-0436 min
The ReForge Podcast: Automation, AI, and the American Worker w/Matthew ChangHow American Robotics Is Revolutionizing Hospitals, Airports & Manufacturing | Ready, Fire, Aim!In this episode of Ready Fire Aim, host Thad Barnes sits down with Matthew Chang, founder of Chang Robotics, to explore how cutting-edge robotics and AI are transforming American manufacturing, healthcare, and infrastructure. Matt shares the incredible story behind the nation's first autonomous hospital, where robots achieve 90-second delivery times with a 96% nurse approval rating. Discover how his team is tackling everything from autonomous mass transit in Jacksonville to revolutionary snowblowers that can power entire airports during emergencies. Key Topics Covered: ✅ The first fully autonomous hospital in America and its game-changing impact on nursing ✅ How robotics are helping U.S. m...
2025-12-0338 min
The ReForge Podcast: Automation, AI, and the American Worker w/Matthew ChangVC Chaos Exposed: $5K Deep Tech Entry to AI Robotics BoomIn this explosive FundFocu$ highlight, host Rhonda Klch grills Matthew Chang of Chang Robotics on VC frustrations: Top 50 firms snag 70% funds, sidelining 20M accredited investors in a concentrated mess of 8-10 year lockups and SaaS-era underwriting failing AI robotics, mechanical engineering tech, and deep tech. Chang's fix? AIM Company: First $5K accredited portal (aimcompany.us) for Main Street bets on manufacturing revival—AI compliance agent streamlines, early exits payout per deal in a 5-year fund. Inspired by his nurse mom's slim accreditation and neighbor enthusiasm, Chang flips the script: Engineer-led scouting for character-driven founders in industrial AI, energy efficiency, an...
2025-12-0110 minWILDsound: The Film PodcastEP. 1626: Filmmaker Al Chang (CINDY)Al Chang is back on the podcast, chatting about his recent award-winning film CINDY.
https://www.instagram.com/4lcfilm
"An aspiring rapper takes a vague driving gig hoping for a quiet night to himself. Instead, he meets Cindy, a bubbly and unpredictable passenger who drags him into an absurd and unexpectedly heartfelt adventure."CINDY" is a quirky dramedy about connection, detours, and the strangers who change our lives."
Director Statement
Storytelling, for me, is about finding truth in unexpected places. I’m less interested in delivering a message than I am in creating a space where au...
2025-11-3000 min
The ReForge Podcast: Automation, AI, and the American Worker w/Matthew ChangFrom Civil Engineering to Robotics President: How Kate McAfoose Built Teams That Don't Lose⏱️ Timestamp Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 01:00 - From Civil Engineering to Professional Engineer to Robotics President 07:05 - Autonomous Mobile Robots: How They Navigate Around Workers and Obstacles 09:04 - Worker Acceptance: Why 95% Love Robots After 6 Weeks 13:28 - Favorite Investment: Restaurant Grease to Biodiesel Technology 15:03 - Running a Christian Robotics Company: Prayer, Tithing, and Respect 18:56 - Career Advice: Data Security and AI Skills for Tomorrow's Engineers 📋 In this podcast, we discuss autonomous mobile robots (AMR), civil engineering in robotics, professional engineer credentials in tech, worker acceptance of factory automation, Christian business principles in technology companies, manufacturing reshoring trends, biodiesel from restaurant grease, and career...
2025-11-2820 min
The ReForge Podcast: Automation, AI, and the American Worker w/Matthew ChangVC Secrets: AI Robotics & Deep Tech Founder UnderwritingTune into FundFocu$ with host Rhonda Klch interviewing Matthew Chang, founder of Chang Robotics, on deep tech VC for manufacturing revival. As a mechanical engineering powerhouse, Chang scouts character-driven founders for scout-to-scale investments: Technical underwriting across 20 disciplines, slashing dilution via project-based AI robotics prototyping—SpaceX/Tesla support sans billions.Explore 9 deep tech bets: Autonomous factories, driverless buses, AI e-commerce pharmacies, nurse-helper robotics (96% approval, 15% productivity surge). 5-year fund with early payouts (no recycling)—democratize for 20M accredited investors at cr.fund (institutional) and aimcompany.us ($5K portal, SEC-licensed). Faith-based: 10% profits to ministry, U.S.-made exporting via industrial AI.
2025-11-2627 min
The ReForge Podcast: Automation, AI, and the American Worker w/Matthew Chang$2T Deep Tech Boom: AI Robotics & Mechanical Engineering InvestmentsIn the premiere episode of FundFocu$, hosted by Forrest Hayes, Matthew Chang—founder of Chang Robotics and the AIM Company—dives deep into tapping $2 trillion in untapped productivity through AI technologies and automation. Drawing from PwC and McKinsey insights, they explore how the U.S. can catch up in industrialization, focusing on worker-centric robotics like Curabotics' hospital helper bots that slash nurse fetch time by 40%, boost productivity 15%, and cut injuries.Discover AIM Company (American Innovation and Manufacturing), a faith-based venture democratizing seed-stage investing for accredited investors starting at $5K. Highlights include portfolio gems like Blue Vigil's autonomous dron...
2025-11-2544 min
NXC Podcast NetworkBuilding a Zero-Resignation Culture: How Matt Chang Keeps Employees for a Decade | Family, Faith & BusinessWhat if your company had only THREE resignations in nearly 10 years? Matthew Chang, founder of Chang Robotics and the Chang Robotics Fund, joins Nathan Vaughn on the NXC Podcast Network to reveal the secret behind building a workplace culture where employees don't want to leave.In this candid conversation, Matt opens up about integrating family values into business, creating purpose-driven work environments, and empowering employees with ownership opportunities that transform their careers.Key Topics Covered: ✅ How Matt achieved a 3-resignation rate in 8.5 years (and why he's still upset about it) ✅ The flat organizational structure that give...
2025-11-2038 min
NXC Podcast NetworkHow American Robotics Is Revolutionizing Hospitals, Airports & Manufacturing | Matt ChangIn this episode of Ready Fire Aim, host Thad Barnes sits down with Matthew Chang, founder of Chang Robotics, to explore how cutting-edge robotics and AI are transforming American manufacturing, healthcare, and infrastructure.Matt shares the incredible story behind the nation's first autonomous hospital, where robots achieve 90-second delivery times with a 96% nurse approval rating. Discover how his team is tackling everything from autonomous mass transit in Jacksonville to revolutionary snowblowers that can power entire airports during emergencies.Key Topics Covered: ✅ The first fully autonomous hospital in America and its game-changing impact on nursing ✅ How robo...
2025-11-1339 min
The Liquid Lunch ProjectHow Chang Robotics Is Making Automation Work for Small BusinessesWhat if your next coworker isn't human? What if it's a robot… and it's already cost‑effective? In this episode, Matt and Luigi sit down with Dr. Don Capener, a serial entrepreneur whose career jumps from streetwear to startups to scaling robotics companies. From founding a basketball apparel brand bought by Reebok, to leading a tech IPO during the dot-com boom, to now helping small and mid-size manufacturers automate with Chang Robotics, Don proves that business is a contact sport... and he's still dunking. 🍸 What you'll hear in this episode: Don's not-so-linear journey from th...
2025-11-1241 minThe Liquid Lunch ProjectHow Chang Robotics Is Making Automation Work for Small BusinessesWhat if your next coworker isn't human? What if it's a robot… and it's already cost‑effective? In this episode, Matt and Luigi sit down with Dr. Don Capener, a serial entrepreneur whose career jumps from streetwear to startups to scaling robotics companies. From founding a basketball apparel brand bought by Reebok, to leading a tech IPO during the dot-com boom, to now helping small and mid-size manufacturers automate with Chang Robotics, Don proves that business is a contact sport... and he's still dunking. 🍸 What you'll hear in this episode: Don's not-so-linear journey from th...
2025-11-1241 min
Decoding the GurusSupplementary Material 38: Toxic Mould Symbiosis, Mild Phrenology, and the Best People in the WorldWe end the futile struggle, embrace the toxins, and become one with our mould brethren.The full episode is available to Patreon subscribers (2 hours, 38 minutes).Join us at: https://www.patreon.com/DecodingTheGurusSupplementary Material 3800:00 Intro02:54 Boomer Matt reacts to Twitter videos07:31 Shellenberger and Tucker discuss the 9/11 Files12:42 Eric's Google Ngram Investigations17:08 Vindication on the Elephant Graveyard22:00 Eric's ARC lecture goes viral25:24 Andrew Huberman is NOT a phrenologist...29:06 Eric Weinstein vs. Piers Morgan33:44 Everyone knows...
2025-10-1449 min
Spilled MilkEpisode 718: Pie CrustToday we're bursting out from inside the crust to identify as a Cake Over Pie or Pie Over Cake person before revealing our favorite insulations. After a few close calls and The Harkening we hold and squeeze these aggressive and sludgy pastries and hope not to lose brown as we blind bake. All in all we embrace the shrinkage, get tender and are DTF. Northwest Adoption ExchangeStella Park's Buttery, Flaky Pie Crust RecipeCheryl Day's crustSamin Nosrat's Aaron's pie crustEpisode 456: Pad ThaiK...
2025-10-0238 min
Board of Advisors PodcastAutonomous Opportunity | Matthew Chang & Forrest HayesOn this episode of the Board of Advisors Podcast, we sit down with Matthew Chang, founder of Chang Robotics, the Chang Robotics Fund, Curabotics, and the AIM Company. Matthew is at the cutting edge of robotics, automation, and industrial AI—building solutions that tackle some of America’s biggest challenges, from hospital efficiency to energy use and manufacturing competitiveness.In this conversation, Matthew shares how technologies like Curabotics are transforming healthcare by giving nurses robotic assistants, unlocking time for real care and reducing workplace injuries. He dives into the AIM...
2025-09-2244 minNikonomics - The Economics of Small Business231 - How Robots Are Saving America's Nursing Crisis with Matthew Chang🚨MY NEWSLETTER https://nikolas-newsletter-241a64.beehiiv.com/subscribe 🚨Join me, Nik (https://x.com/CoFoundersNik), as I interview Matthew Chang (https://x.com/MatthewAChang). This episode features Matthew Chang, a Georgia Tech engineer and Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year finalist, who founded Chang Robotics and is a general partner of the $50 million Chang Robotics fund.We dive deep into how his company designs and installs robotic systems for manufacturing automation, hospital robots, and autonomous vehicles to make the workforce more efficient, safer, and happier through healthcare automation.Matthew shares the story behind Americ...
2025-09-1537 min
Unconventional Money Moves#110: Matthew Chang- Robotics. Autonomous Manufacturing.Matthew Chang, P.E., has two decades of experience, founded Chang Robotics in 2017. As the Founder and Principal Engineer, he drives transformative projects such as the Autonomous Mass Transit System and autonomous manufacturing, showcasing his expertise in transformational technology. Website: https://www.changrobotics.ai/
2025-07-0851 min
Venture In The SouthE177 The Notable In Venture And Then An Interview With Matthew Chang, Founder of Chang RoboticsS4:E177 First the notable in venture for the past week and then I’ll be talking with Matthew Chang, founder of Chang Robotics, in a blockbuster interview about how robotics is transforming industrial labor and how AI is shaping robotics. He offers several key insights to enlighten investors, especially why humanoids are not really a thing and Cobots are the future. Next week will be Part 2 of our series on Robotics and AI, when I’ll be talking with Stijn Van de Velde, founder of Drobot, a startup focused on task specific find and fetch Cobots-as-a-Service that supports 20-25...
2025-06-301h 09
Trucking Risk and Insurance PodcastEfficiency on the Road: The Future of Trucking with Chang RoboticsSend us Fan MailRevolutionizing Trucking with Automation and Hybrid Technology | Featuring Matt ChangIn this episode of the Trucking Risk and Insurance Podcast, host interviews Matt Chang, a robotic engineer and founder of Chang Robotics. They discuss innovative tech solutions for the trucking industry, including automated freight corridors, hybrid trucking, and warehouse automation. Chang shares insights on current projects, such as the automated freight corridor in Texas, which aims to reduce congestion and idle time for truckers while improving efficiency. They also explore the implications of hybrid electric powertrains for co...
2025-05-0234 min
The C-ListThe C-List Episode 3 Featuring Matthew Chang of Chang RoboticsSend us Fan MailThe C-List Podcast - Episode 3 OverviewGuest: Matthew Chang, Founder of Chang Robotics | Engineering Company in Jacksonville Beach, FL About: This episode features Matthew Chang as he shares the journey of building one of the leading autonomous robotics companies in the U.S. He discusses breakthrough projects, the future of tech in Jacksonville, FL, and how his venture capital efforts will help shape the next generation of startups and innovation in the community. 00:00 – 01:30 | Introduction ...
2025-04-151h 12
PetroNoiaEP. 4 | Matthew Chang, Founder and Principal of Chang RoboticsIn this episode of the PetroNoia Podcast, host Dan Romito, sponsored by Praying and Associates, sits down with Matthew Chang, founder of Chang Robotics, for a deep dive into the evolving landscape of industry and technology. Together, they explore:The reshoring of manufacturing and its economic impactHow tariffs are reshaping the industryThe growing influence of robotics in healthcare and productionCritical challenges in energy security and the future of electric vehiclesThe increasing importance of water managementDon't miss this insightful discussion filled with expert perspectives and forward-thinking insights.
2025-03-271h 05
What the Health Just Happened?Chang Robotics & Curabotics | Robotic Engineering in the Healthcare Space 🤖Join us this week as our friends from Chang Robotics Kate McAfoose & Matthew Chang dive into the deep end of their newest launch, Curabotics. Futuristic as it may seem, the team has designed and created a healthcare robot that will transform hospital operations with clinically connected automation solutions designed to help healthcare providers deliver exceptional care more efficiently. The first of it's kind "Nurse Assist Bots" automate the delivery of essential supplies, medications, and linens, allowing nursing staff to focus on patient care, reducing time spent on repetitive tasks and increasing the time spent with...
2025-03-2046 min
The Cohost Bros42 - Is arbitrage right for you? w/Michael ChangMichael Chang goes through the woes of Arbitrage. He goes through the ups and downs of arbitrage and how to find a good fit for you and your business.You can follow Michael on Instagram @michaelchangbnbWant to get 20% off StrIQ? Use code cohostbros20Need a CPA? My friend Ryan Bakke has a new offering for small-scale investors. You can check it out here 👇https://retaxprep.com/apply?am_id=mattcodd7835Want Matt's FREE email templates to help bring potential clients your way? You can go...
2025-01-0342 min
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy FallonWhite House Hosts Annual Halloween Celebration | Salma Hayek Pinault, David Chang, Kelsea Ballerini | Wednesday, October 30Jimmy shares some exciting holiday news before speaking with Salma Hayek Pinault, David Chang, and Kelsea Ballerini.
2024-10-3133 min
Lead-Lag LiveMatthew Chang on Robotics Revolution, AI Integration, and Future Workforce DynamicsAre you ready to uncover the secrets of the future workforce? Join us as we engage with Matthew Chang, a pioneering engineer and founder of Chang Robotics, who sheds light on the critical shortage of trade skills in the U.S. due to offshoring and the burgeoning value of robotics expertise. We'll explore significant advancements in robotics technology that are revolutionizing industries, making automation not just feasible but also people-friendly. Discover how businesses are navigating the integration of these cutting-edge technologies amidst a tight labor market, and the potential opportunities this shift presents.Matthew Chang takes us...
2024-09-2233 min
What the Health Just Happened?Matthew Chang, Principal and Founder & Kate McAfoose, President | Chang RoboticsJoin us for an episode of 'What the Health Just Happened?' where we delve into the fascinating journey of Chang Robotics. Our guests, Matthew Chang, the Founder and Principal, and Kate McAfoose, the President, share the gripping tale of the company's inception, its remarkable growth as a start-up, and its pioneering use of robotics to revolutionize industries. Matthew, a distinguished Jacksonville University graduate, and Kate, a respected recipient of the Jacksonville Business Journal's 40-Under-40 award, provide valuable insights into innovations in healthcare, the importance of women in STEM, and diversity in the industry. Tune in for an enlightening...
2024-05-2948 min