Matt Rogers, Mill | theCUBE + NYSE Wired: Physical AI & Robotics

In this episode of theCUBE + NYSE Wired, host John Furrier interviews Matt Rogers, CEO of Mill and co-founder of Nest, about harnessing AI-powered infrastructure to transform food waste into actionable intelligence. Matt discusses Mill's innovative approach to waste management, blending hardware with computer vision and edge computing. By dehydrating food waste and integrating AI technology directly into waste systems, Mill is helping businesses like Amazon and Whole Foods decrease waste, lower costs, and adopt more sustainable practices. The discussion also delves into the potential of agentic AI, which connects data across silos to forecast and address issues before they arise.

• The integration of AI and hardware in food waste management
• How Mill's technology dehydrates food to enhance waste efficiency
• The shift from isolated tools to integrated, data-driven platforms
• Real-time analytics in waste management for procurement and operations
• The emergence of agentic AI in connecting disparate data sources
• The commercial rollout of Mill’s technology at major retailers
• The historical context of innovation from Apple to current edge devices
• Strategies for businesses to adapt in an AI-driven market