Collaborative With Spencer Krause

Spencer Krause
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Spencer Krause is a research and development specialist with over 20 years of experience building robots. In his career, Spencer has helped dozens of companies bring technologically advanced products to market. Collaborative with Spencer Krause aims to give viewers and listeners an inside look at remarkable individuals who advance the state of science, technology, and commerce. "War stories," philosophical debates, explanations of how things work, and a raw unfiltered look into the realities of working in tech are all on the table. Join us today. You'll probably learn something new.

  1. Collaborative with Spencer Krause - E188 - Ken Urish (Surgeon and Engineer)

    2D AGO

    Collaborative with Spencer Krause - E188 - Ken Urish (Surgeon and Engineer)

    Join me as I speak with UPMC research physician Ken Urish about innovations in surgery, how surgery practices translate into everyday life, and more. Ken also reminds us to enjoy the little things, like being able to walk a half a mile without being in physical pain.Liked this episode and want to see or hear more? Please subscribe to Collaborative with Spencer Krause today. You'll get notified every time a new episode releases, and it's the best way to support the channel! Businesses looking to outsource difficult robotics engineering problems should consider SKA Robotics. They sponsor this podcast and solve some of the most difficult robotics engineering problems in the world. Companies looking for premium space in Pittsburgh should consider renting in Rockwell Park. Located in Pittsburgh's hip Point Breeze Neighborhood, Rockwell Park features over 800,000 square feet of high-end industrial, retail, and office space. Contact Icon Development Group to learn more.

    53 min
  2. Collaborative with Spencer Krause - 187 - The Machete (and Flamethrower) Story

    JAN 25 · BONUS

    Collaborative with Spencer Krause - 187 - The Machete (and Flamethrower) Story

    This week we're doing something a little bit different on CWSK. A bunch of former IAM Robotics employees have told me a hilarious and interesting story that, in my perspective, is inseparable from the culture and ethos of a particular era in Pittsburgh robotics. In this 3 minute clip, you'll hear the story from the perspectives of Nicholas Kirsch, Yash Manian, and Joel Reed, edited masterfully- as always, by the great Karl Nykwest Liked this episode and want to see or hear more? Please subscribe to Collaborative with Spencer Krause today. You'll get notified every time a new episode releases, and it's the best way to support the channel! Companies looking to outsource difficult robotics engineering problems should consider SKA Robotics. They sponsor this podcast and solve some of the most difficult robotics engineering problems in the world. Companies looking for premium space in Pittsburgh should consider renting in Rockwell Park. Located in Pittsburgh's hip Point Breeze Neighborhood, Rockwell Park features over 800,000 square feet of high-end industrial, retail, and office space. Contact Icon Development Group to learn more.

    3 min
  3. Collaborative with Spencer Krause - E186 - Joel Reed (Studio Builder)

    JAN 11

    Collaborative with Spencer Krause - E186 - Joel Reed (Studio Builder)

    Join me as I speak with Premier Labs President, Joel Reed, about Premier Labs' market-first approach to growing new products, running IAM Robotics, and more. If you are an investor or operator looking to get involved with a venture studio backed by Premier Automation's decades of experience, engineering horsepower, and market intelligence, contact Joel today about getting involved with Premier Labs.Liked this episode and want to see or hear more? Please subscribe to Collaborative with Spencer Krause today. You'll get notified every time a new episode releases, and it's the best way to support the channel! Companies looking to outsource difficult robotics engineering problems should consider SKA Robotics. They sponsor this podcast and solve some of the most difficult robotics engineering problems in the world. Companies looking for premium space in Pittsburgh should consider renting in Rockwell Park. Located in Pittsburgh's hip Point Breeze Neighborhood, Rockwell Park features over 800,000 square feet of high-end industrial, retail, and office space. Contact Icon Development Group to learn more.

    51 min
  4. Collaborative with Spencer Krause - E185 Wes Brown (Startup CEO / Veteran)

    12/28/2025

    Collaborative with Spencer Krause - E185 Wes Brown (Startup CEO / Veteran)

    Join me as I speak with Tension Dynamics CEO, US Army Veteran Lieutenant Colonel, and my cofounder Wes Brown about coming up in the Army, getting an MBA from CMU, working on robotics for defense and more. Tension Dynamics is revolutionizing motion simulation and teleoperation and we're looking for investors to take our technology to the next level. Please reach out to Wes Brown or Spencer Krause to set up a meeting if you're interested in getting on board. Liked this episode and want to see or hear more? Please subscribe to Collaborative with Spencer Krause today. You'll get notified every time a new episode releases, and it's the best way to support the channel! Companies looking to outsource difficult robotics engineering problems should consider SKA Robotics. They sponsor this podcast and solve some of the most difficult robotics engineering problems in the world. Companies looking for premium space in Pittsburgh should consider renting in Rockwell Park. Located in Pittsburgh's hip Point Breeze Neighborhood, Rockwell Park features over 800,000 square feet of high-end industrial, retail, and office space. Contact Icon Development Group to learn more.

    41 min
  5. Collaborative with Spencer Krause - E163 - Moses Divaker (Aerodynamics Engineer) - Long Form

    12/14/2025

    Collaborative with Spencer Krause - E163 - Moses Divaker (Aerodynamics Engineer) - Long Form

    As we play catch-up with our production schedule during this busy season, we wanted to release a Long Form version of our conversation with Moses Divaker complete with an additional 30 minutes of content, previously cut for time. Moses Divaker is an Aerospace Engineer and Archer Aviation Employee. You can follow Archer Aviation on Twitter, YouTube, or wherever you get your social media fix for the latest from them. If you enjoyed this episode and want to see / hear more like it please subscribe to Collaborative With Spencer Krause today. You'll get notified every time a new episode releases and it's the best way to support the channel! Companies looking to outsource difficult field robotics engineering problems should consider SKA Robotics. They sponsor this podcast and solve some of the most difficult robotics engineering problems in the world.

    1h 26m
  6. Collaborative with Spencer Krause [SUPER MINI EPISODE] - 184 - Alan Gabriel (Drone Pilot)

    11/30/2025 · BONUS

    Collaborative with Spencer Krause [SUPER MINI EPISODE] - 184 - Alan Gabriel (Drone Pilot)

    Due to a recording issue, we lost most of our conversation with Pilots of the Caribbean host and professional drone pilot Alan Gabriel. While we reschedule another recording, here's a short clip of our conversation.If you want the latest information on drones and drone technology, please check out the Pilots of the Caribbean Podcast today.Please subscribe to Collaborative With Spencer Krause today. You'll get notified every time a new episode releases, and it's the best way to support the channel! Companies looking to outsource difficult robotics engineering problems should consider SKA Robotics. They sponsor this podcast and solve some of the most difficult robotics engineering problems in the world. Companies looking for premium space in Pittsburgh should consider renting in Rockwell Park. Located in Pittsburgh's hip Point Breeze Neighborhood, Rockwell Park features over 800,000 square feet of high-end industrial, retail, and office space. Contact Icon Development Group to learn more.

    4 min
  7. Collaborative with Spencer Krause - E183 Kerry Siggins (Entrepreneur and Employee Ownership Expert)

    11/16/2025

    Collaborative with Spencer Krause - E183 Kerry Siggins (Entrepreneur and Employee Ownership Expert)

    Join me as I speak with Stoneage Tools President & CEO, Kerry Siggins, about life, leadership, and personal growth.If you enjoyed our conversation, please consider reading the Ownership Mindset and listening to Reflkect Forward.Liked this episode and want to see or hear more? Please subscribe to Collaborative With Spencer Krause today. You'll get notified every time a new episode releases, and it's the best way to support the channel! Companies looking to outsource difficult robotics engineering problems should consider SKA Robotics. They sponsor this podcast and solve some of the most difficult robotics engineering problems in the world.Companies looking for premium space in Pittsburgh should consider renting in Rockwell Park. Located in Pittsburgh's hip Point Breeze Neighborhood, Rockwell Park features over 800,000 square feet of high-end industrial, retail, and office space. Contact Icon Development Group to learn more.

    46 min
  8. Collaborative with Spencer Krause - E182 Daniel Theobald (Innovator)

    11/02/2025

    Collaborative with Spencer Krause - E182 Daniel Theobald (Innovator)

    Join me as I speak with Daniel Theobald about starting Vecna, Mass Robotics, Mekable, Twisted Fields, and most recently Founders Guild. We also talk about growing up to become a roboticist and the reward in influencing the next generation of engineers.People starting companies who are interested in a strong support system and better financial outcomes should reach out to Daniel Theobald on LinkedIn and ask about joining Founders' Guild. People interested in learning more about one of the finest robotics coworking space in the world should check out Massrobotics.Those interested in robots for warehouse logistics should check out Vecna Robotics.And for insights into a research farm with a soul, please check out Twisted Fields. If you need help with your automation journey, please consider hiring Mekable If you enjoyed this episode and want to see or hear more like it, please subscribe to Collaborative With Spencer Krause today. You'll get notified every time a new episode releases, and it's the best way to support the channel! Companies looking to outsource difficult robotics engineering problems should consider SKA Robotics. They sponsor this podcast and solve some of the most difficult robotics engineering problems in the world.Companies looking for premium space in Pittsburgh should consider renting in Rockwell Park. Located in Pittsburgh's hip Point Breeze Neighborhood, Rockwell Park features over 800,000 square feet of high-end industrial, retail, and office space. Contact Icon Development Group to learn more.

    45 min
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Spencer Krause is a research and development specialist with over 20 years of experience building robots. In his career, Spencer has helped dozens of companies bring technologically advanced products to market. Collaborative with Spencer Krause aims to give viewers and listeners an inside look at remarkable individuals who advance the state of science, technology, and commerce. "War stories," philosophical debates, explanations of how things work, and a raw unfiltered look into the realities of working in tech are all on the table. Join us today. You'll probably learn something new.

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