Podcast Episodes

Ep. 25 - Preparing for a Product Launch - Part 1

Episode 25

What actually goes into launching a hardware product? What can be worked on in advance, and what has to be perfectly timed with the launch date? We'll explore how to structure the necessary planning …

Published on 1 year, 2 months ago

Ep. 24 - Open Hardware Licenses ft. Thea Flowers

Episode 24

What does it mean to license something in a way that works for you and your project? Does this fall under copyright or a patent? (The answer may surprise you!)

The president of the Open Source Hardwar…

Published on 1 year, 2 months ago

Ep. 23 - Making Money with Open Source Hardware

Episode 23

It is challenging to succeed with open hardware while keeping it sustainable and still making enough money to pay the bills. But there are ways to do it!

In this episode, we dive into how you can succ…

Published on 1 year, 3 months ago

Ep. 22 - Pricing Your Product

Episode 22

Pricing your product can be a daunting task. Set the price too high, and you risk alienating potential customers. Set it too low, and you may find yourself struggling to sustain your business. While …

Published on 1 year, 3 months ago

Ep. 21 - Incorporating Community Feedback

Episode 21

Trying to find the best way to incorporate community feedback can be tough, especially when that feedback is criticism. You have to be the director of your project's path, know where it has to go, an…

Published on 1 year, 4 months ago

Ep. 20 - Leasing a Space

Episode 20

When do you decide to sign a commercial real estate lease? Do you truly need one? These are challenging questions, but in this episode, we're here to help. Stephen and Lucian will walk you through wh…

Published on 1 year, 4 months ago

Ep. 19 - Cost Downs (Reducing Costs in Your Supply Chain)

Episode 19

What is the process of reducing costs in your supply chain without making your product worse? This is a tricky subject and needs to be handled with care. Luckily for you, we have already gone through…

Published on 1 year, 5 months ago

Ep. 18 - How to Write a PRD (Product Requirement Document)

Ever wonder if your product is truly worth the time and effort it takes to bring it to market? How can you ensure it resonates with your target audience? This episode delves into the significance of …

Published on 1 year, 5 months ago

Ep. 17 - Do's and Don'ts of Naming Your Company

Episode 17

A few years ago, we chose to rebrand our company and open source project. From talking with lawyers to pitching awful name ideas, this was not an easy process. We get into the list of potential names…

Published on 1 year, 6 months ago

Ep. 16 - Open Hardware with Thea Flowers

Episode 16

In this episode, we sit down with Thea Flowers, a huge advocate for open source who has done many things to be a beacon of light for others who believe in open source and open hardware as well.

From r…

Published on 1 year, 6 months ago