{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"How Chang Robotics Is Making Automation Work for Small Businesses","description":"What if your next coworker isn\u2019t human? What if it\u2019s a robot\u2026 and it\u2019s already cost\u2011effective? 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. \ud83c\udf78 What you'll hear in this episode:   Don\u2019s not-so-linear journey from the court to the code   The real reason most automation doesn\u2019t get adopted (spoiler: it\u2019s not cost)   Why small businesses can use robotics \u2014 and how it\u2019s already happening   The difference between being a \u201cvendor\u201d and a \u201cstrategic partner\u201d   How Chang Robotics is helping businesses compete with overseas manufacturers   Why graphene oxide could be the next big thing in sustainable packaging   How to raise a fund, build IP, and keep it founder-funded    \ud83d\udca1 Notable Takeaway: Automation isn\u2019t about robots replacing people. It\u2019s about making your existing team more productive. &amp;nbsp; \ud83d\udc64 About our Guest: Dr. Don Capener is part professor, part founder, part startup whisperer. He\u2019s built brands, scaled tech companies, and now serves as Chief Strategy &amp;amp; Culture Officer at Chang Robotics, helping manufacturers and logistics firms embrace automation through strategy, not just engineering. &amp;nbsp; \ud83d\udd0a Why Listen: If you think robotics is \u201csomeday tech,\u201d this episode will slap that timeline right into the present. Press play and find out what the future of work really looks like. &amp;nbsp; Connect with Dr. Don Capener:   Email: dcapener@changrobotics.ai    Chang Robotics   Chang Robotics Fund   &amp;nbsp; \ud83d\udcde Want help prepping your business for growth or sale? Hit us up at&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/api.leadconnectorhq.com\/widget\/bookings\/call-with-credit-banc-pod  \ud83c\udfa7 Subscribe. Rate. Share. Repeat.   Our website   Apple Podcasts&amp;nbsp;   Spotify&amp;nbsp;   Audible&amp;nbsp;   YouTube&amp;nbsp;   &amp;nbsp; \ud83d\udce7 Want even more? Subscribe to The Weekly, our Friday morning newsletter, for all the latest in the world of finance, tech, small business, and more.&amp;nbsp; Available on Substack:&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/theweeklyfromshieldadvisory.substack.com\/ Connect with us on Instagram: \u27a1\ufe0f&amp;nbsp;@matthew.r.meehan\u27a1\ufe0f&amp;nbsp;@luigi_rosabianca, \u27a1\ufe0f&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/theliquidlunchproject\/ ","author_name":"The Liquid Lunch Project","author_url":"https:\/\/theliquidlunchproject.com","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/38978060\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/195300390"}