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Justin Starbird .
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May 30, 2025 .
Electrifying the Future — Crowdfunding, Customers, and the RISE of Robotics
In this episode of The Inspectations Podcast, host Justin Starbird sits down with Hiten Sonpal, CEO of RISE Robotics, to talk about momentum, innovation, and building a movement.
From smashing crowdfunding goals to reimagining heavy machinery, RISE Robotics is doing more than building tech; they’re electrifying an industry.
Tune in to hear:
💸 How RISE Robotics raised over $2 million through retail crowdfunding
🚜 Why their tech is replacing traditional hydraulics in heavy equipment
👥 How customers are becoming advocates and investors
🧠 Hiten's leadership approach during rapid growth and big bets
🚀 What’s next for RISE in product launches and partnerships
If you’re into innovation, entrepreneurship, or just want to hear how a robotics company is reshaping the future, this one’s for you.
🎧 Hit play to hear how RISE Robotics is redefining motion, transforming heavy machinery with clean, electric actuators, and reshaping the future of industrial innovation.
Justin Starbird
About the Author: Justin Starbird I have been fortunate to have had several entrepreneurs that came before me take the time to “pull back the curtains” and allow me to be a part of their multi-million dollar companies… and actually value my input. They allowed me to see their mistakes and learn from their real-world lessons so that I wouldn’t have to pay the expensive costs of experience on my own. Additionally, they taught me what really works and the importance of action - not just ideas.
