119. Building a robotics company at 23

Grace Brown, CEO and co-founder of Andromeda Robotics, joins Tash and Ana on this episode of Get Rich Slow Club. Grace shares her journey in creating Abby, a 110-cm humanoid companion robot designed to bring joy and connection to nursing homes and children's hospitals. With a background in mechatronics engineering, Grace brings innovation and heart to the world of social robotics.Grace explains how her own experience with isolation during COVID inspired Abby’s creation. Motivated by a desire to combat loneliness, she turned a passion project into a groundbreaking business. Grace’s innovative approach combines cutting-edge technology with the emotional warmth of a Disney character brought to life.The conversation highlights Grace’s resilience and creativity, from building early prototypes on a student budget to securing funding through pitch competitions. She discusses the challenges of starting a robotics company, her vision for Abby's future, and the profound impact the robot has had on people’s lives.@tashinvests@anakresina@getrichslowclub@pearlerhqGet Rich Slow ClubPearlerYouTubeHow To Not Work ForeverDisclaimerAny advice is general and does not consider your financial situation needs, or objectives, so consider whether it’s appropriate for you. You should also consider seeking professional advice before making any financial decision.Natasha Etschmann is an Authorised Representative #1299881 of Guideway Financial Services Pty Ltd AFSL#420367. Read the FSG available from https://tashinvests.com/linksPearler is an Authorised Representative #1281540 of Sanlam Private Wealth Pty Ltd AFSL #337927. Read the FSG available from https://pearler.com/financial-services-guideIf you are considering any of the products we spoke about during the show, be sure to read the Product Disclosure Statement & Target Market Determination available from the product issuer’s website before deciding. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.