{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/68b93be0093397eb056e68da/69ddf093ea8ef7a4e0751e06?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Ken Macken, CEO & Founder of Workr","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/68b93be0093397eb056e68da/1776152616348-b2cb7b66-398e-4a42-9a98-da77bb392ed9.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>In this episode we speak <strong>Ken Macken</strong>, Founder and CEO of <strong>Workr</strong>, a robotics company focused on solving global labour shortages through autonomous workforce solutions.</p><p><br></p><p>Ken shares his journey from hands-on manufacturing roles to building multiple companies, and explains why the future of robotics is not about hype, but about delivering consistent output in industries where labour is disappearing. He breaks down how to build a business from a real problem, why customer value comes before technology, and what founders need to understand before making the leap into entrepreneurship.</p><p><br></p><p>The conversation also explores the global shift towards automation, the reality behind workforce shortages, and why robotics will become a core part of productivity across every industry.</p>","author_name":"Techne Studios"}