Podcasts

Episode 53 covers manufacturing, quality assurance, 3D printing, product investment decisions, and knowing when a hardware venture should change course.

Episode 52 features Alice Orozco on made-to-order window coverings, competing with larger companies, differentiation, and nonlinear business growth.

Episode 51 follows the Midas Cup launch, covering target-market testing, niche food positioning, suppliers, co-packers, and product validation.

Episode 50 features Tim Christian on sustainable athletic apparel, prototyping, manufacturing, market validation, and launching OORR on Kickstarter.

Episode 49 features Juliana Garaizar on angel investment applications, investor expectations, startup traction, team credibility, and funding readiness.

Episode 47 covers financial, legal, HR, inventory, and accounting issues that can create surprises when buying or selling a small product business.

Episode 45 features Johannes Roselius on developing Botanium, simplifying product complexity, preparing manufacturing, and launching through Kickstarter.

Episode 44 features Elyse Daniels on scaling customizable jackets, involving customers in design, protecting value, and avoiding price competition.

Episode 43 features Chris Mitchell on proposed U.S. trade policy, manufacturing survey findings, and submitting clearer product designs for quotes.

Episode 42 features Stacy Marking on natural insect repellent prototypes, grant research, regulatory approvals, import constraints, and reusing failure.