Summary Pawel Mroczkowski, a software engineer, scientist, entrepreneur, and founder, discusses his diverse career and the importance of digital transformation in various industries. He emphasizes the difference between digitization and digital transformation, highlighting the need for companies to create a platform for digital transformation rather than simply digitizing existing processes. Pawel also shares his philosophy on hiring, focusing on trust, reliability, and intimacy in team members. He discusses the trends in manufacturing and industrialization, including the rise of automation, AI, and robotics. He also mentions the need for bridging the gap between management expertise and production knowledge in companies. Pawel Mroczkowski, CEO of DBR77, discusses the gap between China and other countries in terms of robotics implementation. He highlights the low number of robots historically implemented worldwide and the potential for further robotization. Pawel emphasizes the need for countries to invest in robotization to improve efficiency and competitiveness. He also discusses the role of his company in helping manufacturing companies go through digital transformation, automation, and robotization. Mroczkowski envisions a future where technology enhances human skills and creativity, leading to more fulfilling work. Takeaways Digital transformation involves creating a platform for change and innovation, rather than simply digitizing existing processes. When hiring, focus on trust, reliability, and intimacy in team members, and aim to hire for the long term. Trends in manufacturing include automation, AI, and robotics, with a focus on simplifying communication between humans and machines. The future of manufacturing will require a shift from expertise to creativity, as AI can quickly provide knowledge and expertise, but creativity is still a human skill. There is a need to bridge the gap between management expertise and production knowledge in companies, and this responsibility falls on individual companies rather than governments. China is far ahead of other countries in terms of robotics implementation, with around 260 robots per 10,000 employees. Investing in robotization can improve efficiency and competitiveness in manufacturing. DBR77 helps manufacturing companies go through digital transformation, automation, and robotization. The future of work involves technology enhancing human skills and creativity, leading to more fulfilling work. Chapters 00:00 - Introduction and Overview of Pawel Mroczkowski's Career 03:10 - The Importance of Digital Transformation in Various Industries 08:02 - Hiring for Trust, Reliability, and Intimacy 28:08 - Shifting from Expertise to Creativity 31:00 - Bridging the Gap: Management Expertise and Production Knowledge 34:38 - China's Lead in Robotics Implementation 36:15 - Historical Implementation of Robots in Manufacturing 39:17 - Investing in Robotization for Efficiency and Competitiveness 42:08 - The Role of Robots in Increasing Productivity 43:48 - DBR77: Helping Manufacturing Companies with Digital Transformation 46:04 - Digital Twin Solutions for Visualization and Analysis 47:27 - Closing the Gap of Information in Production Facilities 49:52 - Government Initiatives and the Lack of a Coordinated Plan 53:54 - Ethics and Philosophy in AI Development 57:37 - Enhancing Human Skills with Technology PS: Need hiring support for Tech, Sales or Marketing positions? Contact us for a FREE strategy session to see how we can help. Email us at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ OR Visit Out Website ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE