Podcast
Atif Syed - CEO & Founder of Wootzano - "Robots will give you the luxury of time"
Podcast
Atif Syed - CEO & Founder of Wootzano - "Robots will give you the luxury of time"

If you are interested in robotics and automation or want to find out more like I did, then this is the episode for you. It really did change the way I see them coming into our lives in a big way.
Atif is a true inspiration, and has built a business in under 5 years that is flying year on year and was even awarded a £300 million contract.
You are going to love this one!
We discuss:
- 2min – What does it mean to you, to be a leader?
- 6 min – What makes a good leader – calculated risks
- 7 min – The early years, the robotics and tech journey
- 13 min – Business owner or scientist?
- 15 min – Wootzano – the business
- 16 Mins – The robots are coming!
- 20 mins - “robots will give you the luxury of time”
- 22 min – Upskilling and adapting to improve the manufacturing market
- 27 min – Building a business and closing a £300Mil project
- 31 min – The American dream
- 33 min – Affordable robots to increase productivity and reduce costs
- 34 min – Guest Question – Nicky Gallagher
- 36 min – Motivating and inspiring a team, as a leader
- 38 min – Self reflection
- 41 Min – Plans for Wootzano
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