#59 Unlocking the Potential of AI in Heavy Industries | Sama Carlos Samame
Wed Feb 04 2026
This episode is about what happens when you win — and still feel lost.
My guest Sama went from hospital clown to cybersecurity founder to a successful exit. And on this episode we get into the stuff nobody talks about after an acquisition — the identity crisis, the scars, the 'now what.'
We also unpack his clown mindset framework — this idea that failure is success — why he's now building AI to keep miners alive in Peru, and the two startups that failed before the one that worked. If you're a founder questioning your path, this one's going to hit.
Key Discussion Points:
🔥 How to identify and mitigate risks when applying AI in unexpected industries
🤖 The surprising ways AI can improve safety in heavy industries like mining
💡 What it takes to implement AI in complex industries
🚀 How to navigate the challenges of applying AI in industries with limited digital infrastructure
💻 The importance of understanding the unique needs and pain points of each industry when applying AI
Timecodes:
0:00 - Introduction
0:15 - Overview of Misty AI and Its Mission
1:52 - The Importance of Safety in Mining
6:28 - Identifying Buyer Personas in Heavy Industry
11:30 - The Co-Founder Dating Phase: Finding the Right Partner
14:52 - Insights from Clowning: Lessons for Founders
24:36 - Embracing Failure: Lessons from Clowning
26:38 - Previous Startups: Experiences and Learnings
28:56 - Transitioning from Investor to Co-Founder
31:51 - Reflections on the Exit from Boxee HQ
37:58 - Understanding the Gap Between Startups and Enterprises
40:47 - Strategies for First-Time Founders in Enterprise Sales
42:20 - Advice for New Entrepreneurs: Enjoy the Journey
43:07 - Balancing Family Life with Startup Challenges
45:54 - Final Thoughts for Founders in Heavy Industry
47:10 - How to Connect with Sama and Misty AI
Important Links:
You can reach 🚁 Sama Carlos Samame at https://www.linkedin.com/in/samame
Vishesh, your host at https://vishesh.space
Checkout MISTI AI at https://mistiai.com
P.S. If you are writing on LinkedIn https://tryjerry.com
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This episode is about what happens when you win — and still feel lost. My guest Sama went from hospital clown to cybersecurity founder to a successful exit. And on this episode we get into the stuff nobody talks about after an acquisition — the identity crisis, the scars, the 'now what.' We also unpack his clown mindset framework — this idea that failure is success — why he's now building AI to keep miners alive in Peru, and the two startups that failed before the one that worked. If you're a founder questioning your path, this one's going to hit. Key Discussion Points: 🔥 How to identify and mitigate risks when applying AI in unexpected industries 🤖 The surprising ways AI can improve safety in heavy industries like mining 💡 What it takes to implement AI in complex industries 🚀 How to navigate the challenges of applying AI in industries with limited digital infrastructure 💻 The importance of understanding the unique needs and pain points of each industry when applying AI Timecodes: 0:00 - Introduction 0:15 - Overview of Misty AI and Its Mission 1:52 - The Importance of Safety in Mining 6:28 - Identifying Buyer Personas in Heavy Industry 11:30 - The Co-Founder Dating Phase: Finding the Right Partner 14:52 - Insights from Clowning: Lessons for Founders 24:36 - Embracing Failure: Lessons from Clowning 26:38 - Previous Startups: Experiences and Learnings 28:56 - Transitioning from Investor to Co-Founder 31:51 - Reflections on the Exit from Boxee HQ 37:58 - Understanding the Gap Between Startups and Enterprises 40:47 - Strategies for First-Time Founders in Enterprise Sales 42:20 - Advice for New Entrepreneurs: Enjoy the Journey 43:07 - Balancing Family Life with Startup Challenges 45:54 - Final Thoughts for Founders in Heavy Industry 47:10 - How to Connect with Sama and Misty AI Important Links: You can reach 🚁 Sama Carlos Samame at https://www.linkedin.com/in/samame Vishesh, your host at https://vishesh.space Checkout MISTI AI at https://mistiai.com P.S. If you are writing on LinkedIn https://tryjerry.com