S3 E31 - RISE Robotics’ Groundbreaking Tech Aims to Disrupt the $600 Billion Hydraulics Industry
Interview with Hiten Sonpal
The leader in high-performance and cost-effective electric linear actuation solutions, RISE® helps machine designers embrace high-efficiency, fuel-saving actuation solutions that compete with hydraulic cylinders. Designed for medium and heavy-duty applications, Beltdraulic™ provides fuel and emissions reductions, improves productivity, and extends machine life.
I’m an outcome-oriented engineering, tech and product leader with a track record of building best-in-class cultures that create innovative products and exceptional shareholder value. My superpower is decreasing time to market of complex robotics products, and I do this through creative cross-functional leadership that reduces scope without impacting business goals. I'm passionate about building high-performing teams and shipping products that make a difference.
My individual contributor, management and leadership experience spans the full gamut of market research, customer insights, MVP definition, fundraising, team building, technology development, ID & UX, systems engineering, technical program management, product development, DFx, new product introduction, sustaining engineering, manufacturing, P&L management, portfolio management, restructuring, organizational architecture, marketing and sales. Teams that I've led have shipped millions of units over 20+ SKUs, not including SaaS products.