# 69: Look at This Entire Aisle of Standoffs

- Show: [Embedded.fm](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm)
- Published: 2014-09-25
- Length: 1h 15m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2014-09-25-69-look-at-this-entire-aisle-of-standoffs
- Listen: https://makingembeddedsystems.libsyn.com/embedded-ep69mp3

## Summary

Mike Szczys, managing editor of Hackaday, discusses the Hackaday Prize, a contest promoting open design with a grand prize of a trip to space. He details the judging process for the 50 semifinalists, highlighting specific projects like the Intelligent Ski Course and Taylor Multifuel Null-rotor Turbine, and explains the acquisition of Hackaday by Supplyframe. Szczys also shares his background as a professional musician and his experiences visiting Silicon Valley electronics surplus stores and the Computer History Museum.

## Chapters

- [0:06](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2014-09-25-69-look-at-this-entire-aisle-of-standoffs#t=6) Introduction: Mike Szczys and Hackaday
- [2:30](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2014-09-25-69-look-at-this-entire-aisle-of-standoffs#t=150) Hackaday.io and Community Building
- [8:19](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2014-09-25-69-look-at-this-entire-aisle-of-standoffs#t=499) The Hackaday Prize and Open Design
- [13:58](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2014-09-25-69-look-at-this-entire-aisle-of-standoffs#t=838) Judging the Prize and Notable Projects
- [36:04](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2014-09-25-69-look-at-this-entire-aisle-of-standoffs#t=2164) Supplyframe Acquisition and Parts.io
- [44:44](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2014-09-25-69-look-at-this-entire-aisle-of-standoffs#t=2684) Managing Editor Duties and Comment Moderation
- [52:20](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2014-09-25-69-look-at-this-entire-aisle-of-standoffs#t=3140) Music Career and Hardware Origins
- [1:02:24](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2014-09-25-69-look-at-this-entire-aisle-of-standoffs#t=3744) Silicon Valley Surplus and Museum Visits
- [1:11:11](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2014-09-25-69-look-at-this-entire-aisle-of-standoffs#t=4271) NPR Science Friday and Closing Thoughts

## Topics

- [Validation & product-market fit](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/validation-and-product-market-fit)
- [Maker community & events](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/maker-community)
- [Careers & education](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/engineering-careers-and-education)
- [Sourcing & supply chain](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/sourcing-and-supply-chain)
- [Growth, exits & acquisitions](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/growth-exits-and-acquisitions)

## Most relevant to

early-stage companies

## Mentioned

- Hackaday (company)
- Hackaday.io (product)
- Hackaday Prize (product)
- Intelligent Ski Course (product)
- Taylor Multifuel Null-rotor Turbine (product)
- Supplyframe (company)
- FindChips (product)
- Parts.io (product)
- Halted (company)
- Computer History Museum (company)
- Madison Symphony Orchestra (company)
- Science Friday (product)

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