Autonomous explores the technologies reshaping the physical world - drones, robotics, and AI-driven machines. Through conversations with founders, engineers, and investors, the podcast examines the breakthroughs, operational lessons, and market opportunities defining the future of autonomous systems. Hosted by Shay Senior, an Israeli entrepreneur and technology scout in unmanned systems.
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July 1, 2026
<p>In this episode of Autonomous, I sat down with Audelia Boker from <a href="https://sentrycs.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Sentrycs</a>, an <a href="https://www.ondas.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Ondas Holding</a> company to discuss a journey that spans continents, cultures, and one of the fastest-growing security challenges in the world.</p><p>After making Aliyah to Israel, Audelia had to adapt to a completely new culture, language, and business environment, eventually finding herself in one of the most dynamic industries in the country: defense.</p><p>Today, she operates at the intersection of autonomy, security, and counter-drone defense at a time when drones have evolved from hobbyist tools into real strategic threats.</p><p>From war zones to critical infrastructure, and now to global events like the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the need to detect, identify, and neutralize unauthorized drones has become a major security priority.</p><p>In this conversation, we discuss:</p><ul><li>Audelia’s personal journey to Israel and adapting to a new culture</li><li>Breaking into Israel’s defense ecosystem</li><li>How drones evolved from toys into national security threats</li><li>Why counter-drone systems are becoming critical worldwide</li><li>The security challenges behind protecting global events like the World Cup</li><li>The future of autonomous security systems</li></ul><p>This conversation goes beyond counter-drone technology. It’s about adaptation, resilience, and understanding how autonomy is reshaping the global security landscape.</p>
June 12, 2026
<p>What happens when a founder spends 20 years building a company and, in a single night, an Iranian missile destroys the facility he built with his own hands?</p><p>In this episode of Autonomous, I sat down with Israel Vaserlauf, Founder and CEO of Aerosol and the force behind the AeroSentinel drone platform. We discuss his journey from building model aircraft as a teenager to creating one of Israel's leading ISR drone companies, developing military-grade drones designed for endurance, low acoustic signature, and operational effectiveness. </p><p>But this conversation became about something much bigger than drones.</p><p>Just days after bringing in new strategic partners and securing the next chapter of growth for the company, an Iranian missile struck Aerosol's facility during Passover evening. Machinery, production equipment, and decades of work were destroyed. Yet by the next morning, the team was already salvaging what they could and planning the company's future. </p><p>Rather than seeing the event as an ending, Israel saw it as a restart button.</p><p>We talk about:</p><ul><li>Building a drone company in Israel from the ground up</li><li>Competing against Chinese drone manufacturers</li><li>Why ISR remains the company's core focus</li><li>The importance of domestic manufacturing and technological independence</li><li>Lessons learned from military operators over the past decade</li><li>The realities of entrepreneurship during wartime</li><li>Turning disaster into an opportunity to refocus and grow</li></ul><p>After seeing twenty years of work reduced to rubble, Israel's first thought was not about what had been lost, but about what the company would become next. </p><p>Listen now to hear the story behind one of Israel's most determined drone entrepreneurs.</p>
June 3, 2026
<p>In this episode, I sit down with <strong>Josh Metz</strong>, Executive Director and co-founder of the <strong>Monterey Bay DART Initiative</strong>, one of the organizations helping shape the future of advanced air mobility, autonomous systems, and regional innovation in the United States.</p><p>Josh has spent more than two decades working at the intersection of economic development, public policy, infrastructure, and emerging technologies. His work has helped build the ecosystem around companies like Joby Aviation while creating pathways for new technologies to move from concept to real-world deployment.</p><p>Our conversation goes beyond aircraft and drones.</p><p>We discuss how regions build innovation ecosystems, why some communities become magnets for talent and investment while others struggle, and what it takes to create an environment where entrepreneurs, governments, universities, and industry can work together.</p><p>Topics we covered:</p><ul><li>The story behind the Monterey Bay DART Initiative</li><li>How regions can attract and retain emerging technology companies</li><li>The evolution of Advanced Air Mobility and autonomous aviation</li><li>Lessons learned from supporting the growth of Joby Aviation</li><li>Why infrastructure and ecosystem-building matter as much as technology itself</li><li>The role of public-private partnerships in accelerating innovation</li><li>Creating career pathways for the next generation of engineers and operators</li><li>The challenges of moving new technologies from demonstrations to daily operations</li><li>How the U.S. is positioning itself in the global race for autonomy and advanced transportation</li></ul><p>This episode is not just about drones or aircraft.</p><p>It's about the people and organizations working behind the scenes to create the conditions that allow innovation to thrive, scale, and eventually change how we move, work, and connect.</p><p>🎧 Join us as we explore the intersection of technology, policy, infrastructure, and the communities that make progress possible.</p>
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Autonomous explores the technologies reshaping the physical world - drones, robotics, and AI-driven machines. Through conversations with founders, engineers, and investors, the podcast examines the breakthroughs, operational lessons, and market opportunities defining the future of autonomous systems.
Hosted by Shay Senior, an Israeli entrepreneur and technology scout in unmanned systems.
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