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Planted with Sara Payan on Radio MisfitsPlanted – Nohtal PartanskySara records live from MJ Unpacked with Nohtal Partansky, a former NASA engineer and the CEO of Sorting Robotics. Discover how he’s bringing space-age innovation to cannabis tech! [Ep 176]
2025-09-301h 09
The Robot Report PodcastRobots and Regulations: Transforming the Cannabis IndustryOur guest this week is Nohtal Partansky, CEO and founder of Sorting Robotics. Partansky shares his journey from working at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory to pioneering automation in the cannabis industry. Partansky discusses his innovative work on the Moxie project, which produces oxygen on Mars, and how this experience influenced his approach to robotics for cannabis manufacturing.
He highlights the unique challenges and opportunities in the cannabis market, emphasizing the importance of automation to compete with both legal and black market operations. Partansky also delves into the complexities of designing adaptable systems to meet varying state regulations and evolving consumer...
2025-09-061h 17
CannaBiz Conversations404 - Nohtal Partansky of Sorting Robotics - Innovating the Cannabis IndustryWelcome to Season 4 of the Cannabiz Conversation podcast! In this exciting episode, we have a special returning guest, Natal, the CEO of Sorting Robotics. Join us as we dive into the latest innovations in the cannabis industry, including the impressive Moonglue product designed for pre-rolls and the recent recognition of Sorting Robotics on the Inc. Top 5,000 list.We discuss the significance of PR in the cannabis space, the future of AI in branding and manufacturing, and Natal's unique approach to engaging with his audience on LinkedIn. He shares insights from his recent experiment with the "Flat 30" video...
2025-08-1733 min
Startup Essays PodcastThe Origins of Wokeness - Paul GrahamWhat is "woke" and where did it come from? This is what I explore when reading PG's latest essay.
2025-02-1843 min
Machine MindsEpisode 83 | Robotics for Cannabis Manufacturing | Nohtal PartanskyIn this episode of Machine Minds, I sit down with Nohtal Partansky, founder and CEO of Sorting Robotics, to explore the fascinating intersection of robotics and cannabis manufacturing. 🚀Nohtal shares his journey from working at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) to founding multiple startups, including Sorting Robotics, which has revolutionized the cannabis industry with innovative automation solutions like the GCO Automated Infusion Robot and Stardust.We dive into:🔹 Nohtal’s path from aerospace to entrepreneurship🔹 The challenges of building robotic solutions for niche markets🔹 How robotics is transforming cannabis manufacturing processes🔹 The importance of...
2025-01-1752 min
Cannacurio by Cannabiz MediaEPISODE 69: NOHTAL PARTANSKY | SORTING ROBOTICSOn this episode of the Cannacurio Podcast, Ed Keating sits down with Nohtal Partansky, CEO of Sorting Robotics, to explore how automation is transforming the cannabis industry. Nohtal shares the story of his evolution from working with NASA, to developing cutting-edge robotic systems designed to streamline cannabis production.
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2024-10-2847 minCannaBiz ConversationsNohtal Partansky - Part 2 - Insights on Automation and Market TrendsWelcome to Part Two of our Cannabiz Conversations with Nahtal from Sorting Robotics! If you missed the first half, make sure to check it out for an incredible backstory on Nahtal's journey in the cannabis industry.In this episode, we dive deep into the innovative world of robotics and cannabis. Nahtal shares insights on the challenges of creating infused pre-rolls, the importance of automation in the industry, and how his company is revolutionizing the way cannabis products are made. We discuss the impact of 280E on cannabis businesses, the potential of Schedule 3 descheduling, and the need for...
2024-10-2318 minCannaBiz ConversationsNohtal Partansky - Part 1 - How Robotics is Transforming the Cannabis IndustryWelcome to this exciting episode of Cannabis Conversations! Join your host, Sean Welsh, as he dives into the fascinating intersection of robotics and the cannabis industry with special guest Nohtal from Sorting Robotics.In this episode, Nohtal shares his unique journey from growing up in Los Angeles to working at NASA and eventually venturing into the cannabis space. He discusses his early experiences with cannabis, his decision to shun alcohol, and how his engineering background led him to create innovative solutions for cannabis manufacturers.Discover how Nohtal's company developed groundbreaking technology, including the Jiko robot...
2024-10-1632 min
Apartment 113 Cannabis & Psychedelics Industry PodcastEpisode 83 - Nohtal Partansky, Sorting RoboticsEpisode 83 is the 29th episode of Season 2.
We're joined today by Nohtal Partansky the Co-Founder and CEO of Sorting Robotics.
Nohtal is a seasoned entrepreneur and ex-NASA-JPL engineer who collaborated with co-founder Cassio Santos to create Sorting Robotics.
They've been busy building the future of cannabis software and hardware through their different automated pre-roll and infused pre-roll machine solutions after starting up via Y-Combinator.
The Jiko, Jiko+, Stardust Kief Coating and Omni Desktop Vape Cartridge filling Machines allow cannabis operators to create consistent products while reducing waste and increasing margins.
The Jiko creates infused and non-infused pre-rolls while the Jiko+...
2024-07-151h 07
Cannabis Tech TalksEpisode 175: From NASA to Cannabis and Beyond!Chatting with Founder and CEO Nohtal Partansky's journey from NASA to cannabis, and how others are making the jump from space to the cannabis market.
2024-05-1527 min
The Cannabis ReviewSORTING ROBOTICS | Nohtal Partansky (Founder & CEO, Sorting Robotics)In this episode, we are joined by Nohtal Partansky. Nothal is the founder and CEO of Sorting Robotics. Sorting Robotics is the premier technology company currently innovating the cannabis industry. Specialising in robotics, computer vision, and AI they provide cannabis brands and processors with valuable solutions; reducing costs and enhancing profitability.
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2024-03-1716 min
Common SensimillaNohtal Partansky CEO Sorting Robotics :: Ep. 42In this episode of Common SENSimilla we chat with Nohtal Partanksy - Founder and CEO of Sorting Robotics, a company dedicated to creating the best possible robotics solutions for the cannabis industry. This dude was the lead engineer at NASA-JPL building the MOXIE Instrument; a device that is currently producing oxygen on the surface of Mars - before starting Sorting Robotics, which he later took under the guidance of the hugely successful start-up accelerator Y Combinator. This convo was a ton of fun! Check out Sorting Robotics - https://www.sortingrobotics.com/--Common SENSimilla...
2024-01-041h 16
SofielandWeed and Robots with Nohtal PartanskyIn this episode of Sofieland, I learn about AI, robots, and the future of the cannabis space with Nohtal Partansky, CEO and founder of Sorting Robotics. This is my first guest in the cannabis space, a world, which, admittedly, is somewhat foreign to me as I am not a consumer. Nohtal and I talk about Universal Basic Income, what automation means and can look like, and Roombas.Episode Links:Sorting Robotics: https://www.sortingrobotics.com/Nohtal Partansky: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nohtal/Mour: https://solo.to/beatsbymourMy links:...
2023-09-3030 min
Grassroots MarketingNohtal Partansky with Sorting Robotics ReturnsGrassroots Marketing welcomes back Nohtal Partansky, the CEO of Sorting Robotics. We follow back up on his robot, Jiko, designed to bring a major boost to the cannabis manufacturing and co-packing companies able to afford ($125,000) or lease the device. “People see [pre-rolls] on dispensary shelves and think it’s ‘Albertson’s’ [grocery chain], where everything’s made in these massive factories, and nobody’s there, and it gets magically put together,” Partansky said in a recent interview. “They don’t know that most of those things are all made by hand.”Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivac...
2023-08-0522 min
The Talking HedgeHow Robotics are Redefining the Cannabis IndustryPossible Topics of Conversation:*How AI, automation, computer vision, and robotics are impacting production and manufacturing scalability and profitability in the cannabis space*Future use cases for robots, automation, and AI in the cannabis industry*The science behind infused pre-rolls*The impact of The Fourth Industrial Revolution on the cannabis industry*How AI will impact the cannabis industry's workforce Description:Sorting Robotics is the premier industrial automation technology company for the cannabis industry that specializes in robotics, computer vision, and AI technologies.
2023-05-2335 min
MJBulls: Cannabis investing and cannabis fundraisingSorting Robotics | Nohtal Partansky"Revolutionizing the Cannabis Industry with Cannabis Robots"Sorting Robotics is an industrial automation company in the cannabis industry. CEO amd Co-Founder, Nohtal Partansky joins Dan Humiston to talk cannabis robots. He explains how their flagship product the JICO Robot, injects cannabis concentrate into joints to produce a consistently infused pre-roll product. He shares his company's vision, to improve the quality of products in the cannabis industry by applying a sophisticated approach, which helps operators and customers produce better products. Produced by PodConxMJBulls - https://podconx.com/podcasts/raising-cannabis-capitalDan...
2023-05-0210 min
Innovating Cannabis PodcastFrom NASA Engineer To Cannabis EntrepreneurNohtal Partansky is a former NASA engineer turned cannabis entrepreneur who raised a few million dollars to start his company, Sorting Robotics. He invented a patent-pending infused pre-roll machine and recently introduced automated robot machines that can fill and cap vape pens. My favorite part of the conversation was when he explained how infusing pre-rolls changes the physics when it burns, and how he sees the market moving toward rosins and why you get the most out of rosin when infused in pre-rolls.Nohtal explains how highly variable IOT manufacturing is the future and his...
2023-01-2936 min
Cannabis Tech TalksEpisode 108: Robots Are Coming for Your Pre-RollsInfused pre-rolls offer potent tokes for cannabis enthusiasts and an excellent profit margin for retailers. Manufacturers and growers love them too because concentrate infusion amplifies average flower into a high-potency product line. Sorting Robotics Founder and CEO Nohtal Partansky focused his engineering skills on this new, niche sector and discovered he has a passion for automating the production line. In this episode, Partansky sits down with Cannabis & Tech Today Managing Editor Patricia Miller to discuss robots, high-efficiency production, and why a NASA engineer would apply his out-of-this-world skills to cannabis.Cannabis Tech Talks are brought to you t...
2022-11-2326 min
Proud To Work In CannabisCan automation help upscale the cannabis workforce?How a former NASA engineer built a cannabis robotics firm.Things are moving fast in the world of cannabis, and Nohtal Partansky is helping both manufacturers and vertically integrated brands automate previously manual tasks — like infusing joints with live resin. The bonus for the workforce? It provides the opportunity for upskilling, the Founder and CEO of Sorting Robotics told Vangst Founder and CEO Karson Humiston in this week's podcast. He's also hiring techs across the country as his AI-powered technology rolls out.Produced by PodConxProud To Work In Cannabis - https://podconx.com...
2022-11-1614 min
Cannabis Equipment NewsNohtal Partansky: Making the Perfectly Engineered Pre-RollEditor's Note: Download the audio version below and click here to subscribe to our newsletter.This week, Nohtal Partansky, co-founder and CEO of Sorting Robotics, joins the Cannabis Equipment News podcast to discuss why he left his job as a NASA engineer to create a robot that can make the perfectly engineered pre-roll. Please make sure to like, subscribe and share the podcast. You could also help us out by giving the podcast a positive review. Finally, to email the podcast or suggest a potential guest, you can reach David Mantey at David @cannabisequipmentnews.com.
2022-10-2850 min
Design to Product#11 Finding Product-Market fit in HardwareUnderstanding what product to build is hard, and in hardware, it's even harder. Nohtal pivoted his hardware startup and made big bets on an entirely different market, which paid off. Nohtal explained how they identified what product to build, and analyzed the lessons they learned along the way.
2022-10-2519 min
Cannabis Talk 101SAY HELLO TO NOHTAL PARTANSKY, ANDREW WELLS, & BEN ARREGUY OF SORTING ROBOTICS INC., THE ROBOTIC KUSH KINGS!SORTING ROBOTICS INC, is A Premier Tech Company Building The Future hardware & software for the Cannabis Industry. Sorting Robotics specializes in Robotics, Computer Vision, and Artificial Intelligence That Provides Cannabis Brands And Processors Valuable Solutions To Their Everyday Problems. Whether You’re A Cannabis Brand, Grower, Or Co-Packer, Let Sorting Robotics Inc Help You Increase Your Production Efficiencies And Reduce Labor Costs!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2022-09-0754 min
WeedBudz RadioInnovation meets Cannabis with Nohtal PartanskyWelcome back Budz! I am your host, Ry Russell and today I am excited to introduce you to the CEO of Sorting Robotics, Nohtal Partansky. As an Aerospace Engineer, he shares his experience working at NASA and what led him and his business partners to venture out on their own to create their own robotics company and their journey into the Cannabis space. Their new technology helps create infused products with more efficacy and efficiency than ever before. Nohtal and his team are on a mission to reduce the repetitive tasks that are slowing down innovation within the cannabis in...
2022-08-2829 min
Cannabinoid Connect#318: Nohtal Partansky on Industrial Cannabis AI and Computer Vision TechnologiesNohtal Partansky is the Co-Founder and CEO of Sorting Robotics, the premier industrial automation technology company for the cannabis industry. Nohtal is a serial entrepreneur and former NASA-JPL engineer. During his time at NASA-JPL, Nohtal was assigned to a project called the Mars Oxygen In Situ Resource Utilization Experiment (MOXIE), and the mission to develop a device that can take in the atmosphere of Mars and produce oxygen for people to breathe was successfully accomplished. While building Sorting Robotics, Nohtal witnessed first hand how the lack of automation in the cannabis industry creates inefficiencies that d...
2022-08-0250 min
Grassroots MarketingCannabis-focused AI and the Jiko Automated Pre-roll Infusion RobotDiscussion of Cannabis-focused AI and the Jiko Automated Pre-roll Infusion Robot with serial entrepreneur Nohtal Partansky, Co-Founder and CEO of Sorting Robotics.Nohtal is also the Co-Founder and CEO of Rise Co-Packing, the premier automation-first co-packer for trimming, pre-rolls, & turn-key cannabis brand needs, and Inventor of Jiko Joints, the first robotically infused badder cannabis pre-rolls currently available in 15 dispensaries across California.Nohtal Partansky, Co-Founder and CEO of Sorting Robotics, an industrial cannabis-focused AI and computer vision technologies company, is a serial entrepreneur and former NASA-JPL engineer. During his time at N...
2022-07-2214 min
Thinking Outside The BudNohtal Partansky, CEO, Sorting RoboticsNohtal Partansky, CEO, Sorting RoboticsNohtal Partansky is the CEO of Sorting Robotics, a Y Combinator backed startup based in Los Angeles, CA. Nohtal started his professional career working at NASA-JPL building the MOXIE Instrument; a device that is currently producing oxygen on the surface of Mars. After completing the MOXIE project at NASA, Nohtal had a desire to start his own robotics company so in 2018 he left JPL and started Sorting Robotics. Sorting Robotics initially built inventory management robotics for e-commerce companies, but wanting to grow bigger Nohtal applied and was accepted into Y Combinator. After...
2021-10-2032 min
Green EntrepreneurA Former NASA Engineer Wants to Improve the Way We Make Our Joints From Mars to marijuana, our guest is former NASA engineer Nohtal Partansky who worked on the MOXIE instrument, a device that producing oxygen on the surface of Mars. But Nohtal left the space agency in 2018 to start his company Sorting Robotics, a robotics company that builds robots for cannabis manufacturers. He talks about the problems the robots solve and why they will never replace humans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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2019-05-1231 min
Startup Essays PodcastThe Word "Hacker" - By Paul GrahamIn this inaugural episode of Startup Essays, we read Paul Graham's Essay The Word "Hacker", deconstruct it, and talk about what it means to us. 👌
2019-05-0326 min
The Open Source Hardware Podcast Archives - Programming Electronics AcademyOSHGroup 038: Lathon 3D PrinterIf Tony Stark was getting into 3D printers, he would probably start with the Lathon 3D printer. Created by Aerospace Engineering graduate student Nohtal Partansky, the printer has a 12″ x 9″ x 8″ print volume and dual nozzles. According to its creator, the development was accelerated by the Open source Hardware community and the design will remain…
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