When protecting your people and your mission matters more than certainty As seen in Inc. Magazine Every founder fantasizes about the moment someone offers to buy their company for life-changing money. Most dream about the moment and assume they’ll say yes, of course, without hesitation. But real leadership often demands the opposite reflex—the courage to decline immediate certainty in pursuit of longer-term purpose. In other words, the greatest leadership requires the willing

Part One of " Cybersecurity in the Age of Autonomous Mobile Robotics, " a white paper by Joe Tenga, Chief Information Officer at Chang Robotics. The adoption of Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) is transforming industries by enhancing efficiency, automating critical workflows, and reducing operational costs. From healthcare and manufacturing to logistics and retail, these intelligent systems are now central to optimizing supply chains, managing inventory, and improving service

For many reasons, diverse leaders and teams are key to modern success As seen in Inc. Magazine The power of women in leadership has been particularly high on my mind as of late. The president of Chang Robotics, Kate McAfoose, P.E., is a powerful woman leader. Kate recently won two Gold Stevie Awards in New York City for Most Innovative Woman of the Year and Technology Innovation. Kate has been quick to position these awards as achievements by us all. She is possibly being mo

Why we’re building robot hands that lift us, not replace us. As seen in Inc. Magazine In 1980, the first industrial robot arm could move six axes with brute strength, but it couldn’t pick up a strawberry without crushing it. Four decades later, robotic arms are faster, safer, and cheaper, yet until now their hands have remained primitive. They still struggle with the simple, profoundly human act of touch. This distinction is more important than you may think: Imagine the sen

Jacksonville University recently recognized two of our own, President Kate McAfoose and Founder Matthew Chang, PE, among its 2025 Distinguished Alumni Award recipients, highlighting their remarkable leadership, innovation, and impact both on campus and beyond. Honoring Visionary Leadership During JU’s annual Homecoming & Family Weekend, the University celebrated alumni who exemplify exceptional professional achievement and service to their communities. This year, both Kate an

When looking to add automation to the current operation, whether it be in a factory or in the order fulfillment space, it is critical to understand what can and can’t be automated within a reasonable cost and timeline