🤖 It’s the most requested topic we’ve everhad—and we finally deliver! In this episode of Hard Refresh, hosts Karina Neff and Caden Hutchens welcome David Pinn, CEO of Brain Corp, for a deep dive into the future of robotics in the cleaning industry. From warehouse floors to Walmart supercenters, David shares how AI and robotics aretransforming facility management—without replacing frontline workers.

If you’ve ever wondered what the real impact of robots is on your team, your P&L, and your customer experience, thisconversation will reset your thinking.

In This Episode:

🔹 Quick Control:

• • CLX Event on Robotics – June 24

• 👉 Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/zHuyXqp4Ta2DnqTveoB1tw#/registration

• • ISSA Business Growth Strategies – June 10–11 in Chicago (Acquisition, Retention & Expansion Workshop + Live Podcast)

• 👉 More info here: https://events.issa.com/events/2025-business-growth-strategies/

• 💥 Use code BGS10! for 10% off

• • Recap: Funded or Fumbled with Brian Snow

• • Next up: Rob Pilecki from Washi—don’t miss it!

🔹 Clear Cache:

• • The myth of “full autonomy” and why robots aren’t replacing humans (yet)

• • Why floor care is the perfect starting point for robotics in cleaning

• • How Brain Corp partners with OEMs to create a premium experience

• • The role of data, telematics, and analytics in scaling cleaning operations

• • Building trust with frontline teams: training, motivation, and ongoing support

• • From floor care to shelf-scanning: how “Automate the Aisle” is shaping the future of facility management

• • ROI benchmarks: When does robotics make sense for your business?

🎯 Whether you’re a facility manager, BSC,or tech leader exploring the frontier of AI and automation, this episode offerspractical insights—and a vision for the road ahead.

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Connect with David: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dpinn/
Connect with Karina: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karina-neff-01b0782a/
Connect with Caden: https://www.linkedin.com/in/caden-hutchens/