AI Robots Are Here Realbotix CEO, Andrew Kiguel

From Wall Street to humanoid robotics, Andrew Kiguel has built a career at the edge of what’s next—and in this episode, he sits down with Jess to unpack what it actually takes to bet on the future before it’s obvious. Andrew, CEO of Realbotix, shares how his journey through investment banking, crypto mining, and high-growth ventures led him to one of the most controversial and fascinating frontiers today: human-like AI robots. From building a $140M revenue crypto company to now developing lifelike robots that can see, speak, and emotionally interact, Andrew explains why he believes robotics will move beyond novelty into real, human-centered utility. The conversation dives into big, uncomfortable questions—loneliness, human connection, and whether AI should supplement or replace parts of our lives. Andrew breaks down how Realbotix is approaching this differently: designing robots that feel human, not mechanical, and focusing on real-world use cases like elder care, hospitality, education, and companionship. But this episode is just as much about entrepreneurship as it is about technology. Andrew shares hard-earned lessons on raising capital, managing self-doubt, making high-stakes decisions, and building conviction when everyone else thinks you’re wrong. It’s a candid look at what it feels like to operate in uncertainty—and why the biggest opportunities often live there. This is a conversation about risk, vision, and the future of human-AI interaction—and what it really means to build something bold when the world isn’t quite ready for it yet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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AI Robots Are Here Realbotix CEO, Andrew Kiguel is an episode from Innovation and Leadership with Jess Larsen by Graystoke Networks.

This episode is 52:09 long.

This episode was published on Mar 19, 2026.

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