Hardware Startups - How to Overcome Challenges  and Capitalize on Advantages

Hardware Startups - How to Overcome Challenges and Capitalize on Advantages

Author: Burkland November 29, 2022 Duration: 33:13
Today’s guest Dan White, the Co-Founder, and CMO at Clean Crop Technologies joins the show to discuss how he has overcome the challenges hardware startups face by finding product fit early and owning the manufacturing process. This episode is a must-listen for anyone involved in a hardware startup.

Join us as we discuss:


  • Challenges for hardware startups and how to solve for them including product fit
  • Why getting close or owning your manufacturing proces can be a huge competitive advantage and how to do this effectively
  • The importance of customer insights and feedback and why it is so important for hardware startups
  • The future of AgTech and exciting possibilities in improving the supply chain
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