Ali Afshar, co-founder and CEO of Mytos, joins the DexFactor Podcast to share his journey from building robots in his PhD lab to pioneering the scaled manufacture of human cells. Ali unpacks what it takes to hire for deep tech, why a track record of solving unsolved problems matters more than polished credentials, and how to sustain momentum over an 8-year startup journey. From building conviction to staying curious, this episode is packed with lessons for founders, operators, and anyone working at the edge of what’s possible.
