Hardware Podcasts

125: I Like Cheat Codes

Embedded.fm · 12 Nov 2015 · 1h 09m

What this episode covers

Dan Shapiro, CEO of Glowforge, discusses the design and launch of the Glowforge 3D laser printer, explaining how they integrated image recognition, cloud computing, and custom optics to simplify industrial laser technology for consumers. He details the company's decision to use a cloud-first architecture to avoid local software complexity and their commitment to open-sourcing the firmware to protect user ownership. Shapiro also shares insights from his book, The Hot Seat, regarding the realities of startup leadership, fundraising, and the importance of building diverse teams.

Most relevant to

early-stage companies

Topics

Mentioned

Companies
Microsoft, Google, FDA
Products
Glowforge, Robot Turtles, Epilog, Nest
Also
The Hot Seat, CDRH, FCC, UL

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