Autonomous Opportunity | Matthew Chang & Forrest Hayes

On this episode of the Board of Advisors Podcast, we sit down with Matthew Chang, founder of Chang Robotics, the Chang Robotics Fund, Curabotics, and the AIM Company. Matthew is at the cutting edge of robotics, automation, and industrial AI—building solutions that tackle some of America’s biggest challenges, from hospital efficiency to energy use and manufacturing competitiveness.In this conversation, Matthew shares how technologies like Curabotics are transforming healthcare by giving nurses robotic assistants, unlocking time for real care and reducing workplace injuries. He dives into the AIM Company’s mission to strengthen American manufacturing by democratizing access to venture capital, making it possible for more accredited investors to fuel innovation in robotics, AI, and sustainable industry.We also explore the engineering-first design process behind Chang Robotics, why automation doesn’t eliminate jobs but instead unlocks productivity, and how this shift can actually revive the middle class by creating better-paying, more technical jobs across industries.This episode is more than just robotics—it’s about unlocking $2 trillion in productivity, building companies that solve real-world problems, and creating new opportunities for both entrepreneurs and investors. If you’ve ever wondered how robotics and AI will shape the future of healthcare, construction, manufacturing, and beyond, this episode is for you.The Board of Advisors Podcast brings together elite entrepreneurs, investors, and leaders who share the strategies, struggles, and stories behind building companies that scale. We want to deliver real, actionable insights that you can use to help you grow your business.Interested in learning more about Board of Advisors? Check out boardofadvisors.com or if you are interesting in joining check out bainvite.com Follow along with Matthew Chang’s journey Matthew Chang's X @ https://x.com/matthewachangChang Robotics: https://www.changrobotics.ai/Curabotics: https://www.curabotics.com/