ShopTalk w/ Conduit VC
Les Karpas (NVIDIA) - From the theatre to serial founder..and now the future of Physical AI/Tech
Published: 10 November 2025 at 23:21 Europe/London
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This week we talk to Les Karpas (NVIDIA Inception for Physical Tech / AI, Founder, Architect).
We explored the fascinating career journey of Les, who transitioned from architecture and theater to becoming a pivotal figure in tech innovation. From early ventures in semantic web startups to groundbreaking work in 3D printing and AI, Les's path is a testament to the power of multidisciplinary thinking. Now at NVIDIA,
Les is shaping the future of manufacturing and robotics, emphasizing the importance of accelerated computing. His insights on re-industrialization and the role of AI in modernizing production are both timely and inspiring.
