The Builder Circle™: The Hardware Startup Success Podcast

The Builder Circle™: The Hardware Startup Success Podcast

Author: Sera Evcimen Language: English Episodes: 28
Sera Evcimen hosts The Builder Circle™: The Hardware Startup Success Podcast, a resource created specifically for those navigating the uniquely challenging path of bringing a physical product to life. This isn't about generic business advice; it's a deep, practical conversation focused on the realities of hardware-the long development cycles, tight budgets, and complex risks that can intimidate even the most passionate founders. Each episode functions like a chapter in a vital curriculum, breaking down the concrete methods and proven processes needed to move from concept to a functioning company. You'll hear candid discussions that demystify the entire journey, offering clarity on the "unknown unknowns" that often derail promising ventures. For entrepreneurs, engineers, and builders committed to creating a successful hardware system, this podcast provides the grounded insights and strategic thinking necessary to tackle those difficulties head-on. Tune in for actionable guidance that meets the specific demands of building something real in the world of technology and entrepreneurship.
Episodes
S3 E8: Navigating and Managing Contract Manufacturers with Peter Russo [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:14:35
Peter Russo, entrepreneur and hardware mentor who has founded and sold multiple companies, shares decades of hard-won wisdom on working with contract manufacturers. With 15+ brands created, 2,000+ SKUs launched, and $250…
S3 E7: Building Bootstrapped Hardware That Sells with Christian Reed [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 55:21
Christian Reed, CEO of Reekon Tools, shares how he bootstrapped a hardware company from a side project to a multi-million dollar (8 figure) business without any VC funding. Learn how a $1.2M Kickstarter campaign validate…