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NEXT with John Koetsier

John Koetsier

Booking Overview

An interview-led deep-tech show focused on artificial intelligence, robotics, quantum computing, and emerging scientific technologies, typically featuring founders, technical executives, investors, and specialized researchers. Credible pitch candidates include deep-tech startup CEOs and CTOs, robotics and AI investors, quantum or biological AI researchers, and leaders with demonstrable breakthroughs or commercial deployments; booking difficulty is medium because the show targets highly specialized industry experts rather than mainstream celebrities.

Metrics

Episodes: 387

Frequency: Every two weeks

Rating: 4.6/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Gender skew: Male

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 18.1k subscribers

Instagram: 1.1k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

john@sparkplug9.com

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Host

John Koetsier - Technology journalist and analyst focused on emerging technologies, innovation, and the companies developing them.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Deep-tech startup founders, CEOs, CTOs, technical researchers, venture investors, and other recognized leaders working in AI, robotics, quantum computing, biological AI, or industrial automation.
Required Achievements:  
Founded or led a deep-tech company, Developed advanced AI, robotics, quantum, or biological-computing systems, Led notable venture investments in emerging technology, Created commercially relevant research or products, Demonstrated meaningful breakthroughs in scientific discovery or automation

Recent Guest Discussions

Mykola Maksymenko - Agentic AI For Scientific Research, Quantum Utility, Quantum Chemistry, Genomics, Ai-assisted Discovery, And Frontier-ai Guardrails.

Eric Nguyen - Generative DNA Models, Biological Intelligence, Ai-generated Pathogens, Biodefense, Biosecurity, Cancer Detection, And Responsible Model Development.

Seth Winterroth - Robotics Investment, Physical AI, Humanoid Robots, Autonomous Vehicles, Full-stack Robotics, Deployment Challenges, And Industrial Automation.

Andrew Wooten - Humanoid Robotics, Robot Learning From Internet-scale Video, Warehouse Automation, Vision-language-action Models, Edge AI, And Zero-shot Learning.

Recent Topics

Robotics, Artificial Intelligence, Quantum Computing, Biotechnology, Automation

Episodes

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1,000 humanoid robots. 1 factory.

October 05, 2026

What does it actually take to put 1,000 humanoid robots to work?Hexagon Robotics President Arnaud Robert joins me to explain how the company is moving its Aeon humanoid from pilots and demonstrations into real industrial production, including a plan with Schaeffler that could eventually scale to 1,000 robots.And the big lesson is that scaling humanoids isn't about taking one robot doing one task and multiplying it by 1,000.It's about building a multipurpose fleet that can move between...

He runs 100s of AI agents ... here’s how

September 23, 2026

What does it actually look like to work with hundreds of AI agents?In this episode of NEXT with John Koetsier, I chat with Steve Ancheta, founder and CEO of Zig.ai, an AI-native platform for relationship-driven sales.Steve explains why what looks like a single AI agent to a user can actually be a swarm of hundreds of specialized agents working behind the scenes, handling copywriting, follow-ups, CRM updates, next-best actions, orchestration, and more.We also dig into how Steve personally uses...

2035 Homes: 1 Humanoid Robot or 10 Specialized Robots?

September 10, 2026

What will the home of 2035 actually look like: One humanoid robot that does everything, or 10 specialized robots, each handling one specific task extremely well?In this episode of NEXT with John Koetsier, I talk with Amber Atherton, serial entrepreneur and investor at Patron, about a very different vision for the future of home robotics.Instead of assuming that every household will eventually have a general-purpose humanoid assistant, Amber argues that consumer robotics may scale first throug...

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How do I get in touch with NEXT with John Koetsier?

NEXT with John Koetsier is hosted by John Koetsier. Its publicly listed email is john@sparkplug9.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for NEXT with John Koetsier?

The publicly listed email for NEXT with John Koetsier: john@sparkplug9.com.

How many listeners does NEXT with John Koetsier have?

Podseeker estimates NEXT with John Koetsier reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for NEXT with John Koetsier?

NEXT with John Koetsier typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Deep-tech startup founders, CEOs, CTOs, technical researchers, venture investors, and other recognized leaders working in AI, robotics, quantum computing, biological AI, or industrial automation. Common among recent guests: Founded or led a deep-tech company; Developed advanced AI, robotics, quantum, or biological-computing systems; Led notable venture investments in emerging technology. Recent guests include Mykola Maksymenko, Eric Nguyen, and Seth Winterroth.

How hard is it to get booked on NEXT with John Koetsier?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does NEXT with John Koetsier cover?

Recent episodes cover Robotics, Artificial Intelligence, Quantum Computing, Biotechnology, and Automation. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

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