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Autonomous explores the technologies reshaping the physical world - drones, robotics, and AI-driven machines. Through conversations with founders, engineers, and investors, the podcast examines the breakthroughs, operational lessons, and market opportunities defining the future of autonomous systems. Hosted by Shay Senior, an Israeli entrepreneur and technology scout in unmanned systems.

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Can the World Copy Ukraine’s Defense Innovation Model? | Artem Moroz (BRAVE1)

What happens when technology doesn’t have years to find its market, but needs to prove itself in the field now? In this episode of Autonomous, I sit down with Artem Moroz from BRAVE1 to talk about the Ukrainian defense-tech ecosystem and the unusual relationship it has created between founders, government, investors and the people actually using the technology. Artem’s journey into this world is just as interesting. Coming from the hospitality industry, he chose to stay in Ukraine and use his network and experience to help Ukrainian companies find capital, partners and opportunities to grow internationally. We talk about how technology moves from an idea to the field, whether “battle-tested” is becoming an overused term, what investors still misunderstand about Ukrainian defense companies, and whether Europe and the U.S. could ever reproduce Ukraine’s speed and feedback loops without the pressure of war. We also look further ahead: What happens to this ecosystem when the war eventually ends? Are we building great companies or great wartime solutions? And which parts of the Ukrainian model can the rest of the world actually learn from? A conversation about technology, capital, culture, resilience, and what can happen when an ecosystem becomes aligned around one very clear purpose.
10 de ago.

Why Big Organizations Struggle to Innovate | Naor Caspi (Fresh Fund)

In this episode, I sit down with Naor Caspi from Fresh Fund to talk about a career spent moving between government, large corporations, startups, and venture capital — and what each side gets wrong about innovation. We discuss what it actually takes to build an innovation team inside a large organization, and how you get companies that have become slower over time to work with startups and new technologies. For Naor, innovation isn’t about running an accelerator or collecting interesting technologies. It needs to create value: generate new revenue, reduce costs, improve existing operations, or help an organization move faster. We also get into the transition from government to the private sector, what October 7 changed in his thinking about technology and adoption, and how those lessons now influence the companies he works with and invests in. In this episode: What government taught Naor that he brought into the private sectorHow to build an innovation team inside a large organizationThe three things you cannot lead innovation withoutWhy large companies struggle to adopt startup technologyHow innovation should connect to revenue, cost savings, and speedWhat October 7 changed about the way technologies reach end usersWhere technical diligence belongs in early-stage investingWhether AI can actually replace parts of an analyst’s jobWhat Naor looks for when evaluating early-stage defense technologyA conversation about what happens when innovation has to move beyond presentations and actually work inside organizations.
17 de jul. · Bônus

Where Capital Is Moving in Defense & Physical AI | 100 Conversations Later

Over the past year, I've had the opportunity to meet more than 100 founders, investors, operators, researchers and government organizations working on the next generation of defense, robotics and Physical AI. This episode is different. Instead of interviewing another guest, I step back to reflect on the patterns that kept appearing across those conversations. We discuss: • Where capital is moving in defense and Physical AI• What investors are actually buying• Why operational learning is becoming a competitive advantage• Cost-per-kill and the changing economics of modern defense• Why geography, supply chains and access to experimentation matter more than ever• The questions I now ask every founder and every technology These aren't predictions. They're observations from a year spent in the field. Whether you're building a company, investing in emerging technology, or trying to understand where this industry is heading, I hope this episode helps you ask better questions.
1 de jul.

Episode 21 | From Toy to Threat: Audelia Boker on Counter-Drone Defense & World Cup Security

In this episode of Autonomous, I sat down with Audelia Boker from Sentrycs, an Ondas Holding company to discuss a journey that spans continents, cultures, and one of the fastest-growing security challenges in the world. After making Aliyah to Israel, Audelia had to adapt to a completely new culture, language, and business environment, eventually finding herself in one of the most dynamic industries in the country: defense. Today, she operates at the intersection of autonomy, security, and counter-drone defense at a time when drones have evolved from hobbyist tools into real strategic threats. From war zones to critical infrastructure, and now to global events like the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the need to detect, identify, and neutralize unauthorized drones has become a major security priority. In this conversation, we discuss: Audelia’s personal journey to Israel and adapting to a new cultureBreaking into Israel’s defense ecosystemHow drones evolved from toys into national security threatsWhy counter-drone systems are becoming critical worldwideThe security challenges behind protecting global events like the World CupThe future of autonomous security systemsThis conversation goes beyond counter-drone technology. It’s about adaptation, resilience, and understanding how autonomy is reshaping the global security landscape.
12 de jun.

Episode 20 | After the Missile Strike - Israel Vaserlauf on Resilience & Rebuilding

What happens when a founder spends 20 years building a company and, in a single night, an Iranian missile destroys the facility he built with his own hands? In this episode of Autonomous, I sat down with Israel Vaserlauf, Founder and CEO of Aerosol and the force behind the AeroSentinel drone platform. We discuss his journey from building model aircraft as a teenager to creating one of Israel's leading ISR drone companies, developing military-grade drones designed for endurance, low acoustic signature, and operational effectiveness. But this conversation became about something much bigger than drones. Just days after bringing in new strategic partners and securing the next chapter of growth for the company, an Iranian missile struck Aerosol's facility during Passover evening. Machinery, production equipment, and decades of work were destroyed. Yet by the next morning, the team was already salvaging what they could and planning the company's future. Rather than seeing the event as an ending, Israel saw it as a restart button. We talk about: Building a drone company in Israel from the ground upCompeting against Chinese drone manufacturersWhy ISR remains the company's core focusThe importance of domestic manufacturing and technological independenceLessons learned from military operators over the past decadeThe realities of entrepreneurship during wartimeTurning disaster into an opportunity to refocus and growAfter seeing twenty years of work reduced to rubble, Israel's first thought was not about what had been lost, but about what the company would become next. Listen now to hear the story behind one of Israel's most determined drone entrepreneurs.
3 de jun.

Episode 19 | The Future of Air Mobility in California with Josh Metz

In this episode, I sit down with Josh Metz, Executive Director and co-founder of the Monterey Bay DART Initiative, one of the organizations helping shape the future of advanced air mobility, autonomous systems, and regional innovation in the United States. Josh has spent more than two decades working at the intersection of economic development, public policy, infrastructure, and emerging technologies. His work has helped build the ecosystem around companies like Joby Aviation while creating pathways for new technologies to move from concept to real-world deployment. Our conversation goes beyond aircraft and drones. We discuss how regions build innovation ecosystems, why some communities become magnets for talent and investment while others struggle, and what it takes to create an environment where entrepreneurs, governments, universities, and industry can work together. Topics we covered: The story behind the Monterey Bay DART InitiativeHow regions can attract and retain emerging technology companiesThe evolution of Advanced Air Mobility and autonomous aviationLessons learned from supporting the growth of Joby AviationWhy infrastructure and ecosystem-building matter as much as technology itselfThe role of public-private partnerships in accelerating innovationCreating career pathways for the next generation of engineers and operatorsThe challenges of moving new technologies from demonstrations to daily operationsHow the U.S. is positioning itself in the global race for autonomy and advanced transportationThis episode is not just about drones or aircraft. It's about the people and organizations working behind the scenes to create the conditions that allow innovation to thrive, scale, and eventually change how we move, work, and connect. 🎧 Join us as we explore the intersection of technology, policy, infrastructure, and the communities that make progress possible.
18 de mai.

Episode 18 | How VCs Evaluate Deep Tech Startups — Gili Elkin (ICI)

What does it actually take to raise a VC fund from scratch with no network, no track record and everyone telling you it won’t work? In this episode of the Autonomous Podcast, I sat down with Gili Elkin, Managing Partner of ICI Fund, to discuss the mindset behind building both companies and venture funds in deep tech. From growing up between Israel and the U.S., to raising her first fund in Colorado through pure resilience, community building and hundreds of conversations. Gili shares what investors actually look for in founders, why “first check” investing is all about people, and why entrepreneurs should stop waiting for the “perfect moment” before reaching out. We also go deep into: The cultural gap between Israeli founders and American investorsWhy storytelling matters as much as technologyHow ICI evaluates deeptech companies before investingAI infrastructure, space, data centers and the future of hard-tech investingWhy the strongest founders are usually the ones who simply never stopOne line from the episode that stayed with me: “It’s never too early to come to us.” For founders, investors and operators building in autonomy, robotics, defense, AI infrastructure and deep technologies, this one is worth the listen.
26 de abr.

Episode 17 | Apple, SpaceX & Swarm Robotics — Moshe Baum (Wild West Systems)

In this episode, I sit down with Moshe Baum, Mechanical engineer, drone pilot, and co-founder of Wild West Systems. Moshe’s path moves through very different environments: from working on the NAMER platform during his service in the IDF, to engineering roles in companies like Apple and SpaceX, and now building his own systems in Texas. What made this conversation interesting is not just the experience, but the overlap between worlds that usually don’t speak the same language. We talk about the connection between IDF methodologies, where systems are built for real use under pressure and the principles behind companies like Apple and SpaceX, where design, iteration, and execution are pushed to a different level. Topics we covered: The difference between building systems that have to work in the field vs. systems built in controlled environmentsWhat Moshe took from Apple’s precision and SpaceX’s speed, and how those approaches translate into robotics todayThe gap between how autonomy is presented and what is actually possible in real-world scenariosSwarm systems, what is working today, and where the limitations still areWhy proximity to real environments matters when developing hardware and autonomous systemsThe role of human control vs. autonomy in mission-critical operationsLessons from moving between Israel and the U.S. when it comes to building and deploying systemsThis is a conversation about how different disciplines — military, engineering, and product thinking — come together when you’re building systems that are meant to operate in the real world.

Super interesting listen

16 de jan.

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Autonomous explores the technologies reshaping the physical world - drones, robotics, and AI-driven machines. Through conversations with founders, engineers, and investors, the podcast examines the breakthroughs, operational lessons, and market opportunities defining the future of autonomous systems. Hosted by Shay Senior, an Israeli entrepreneur and technology scout in unmanned systems.

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