Robert J. Szczerba, Ph.D., is a Pittsburgh-based tech executive focused on AI, robotics, automation and deep-tech commercialization. He is the founder and CEO of Carnegie Foundry, a $100 million venture studio partnered with Carnegie Mellon University, and has launched multiple
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