# That SCOOPshow - Season 6, Productronica 2021 - Håvard Korsvoll, CTO at Circular Components

- Show: [EMS@C-LEVEL](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ems-c-level)
- Published: 2021-11-11
- Length: 8m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ems-c-level/2021-11-11-that-scoopshow-season-6-productronica-2021-havard-korsvoll-cto-at-circular-compo

## Summary

Håvard Korsvoll, CTO at Circular Components, explains his startup's platform for digitizing the trading of excess electronic components among EMS providers to combat gray market sales. He notes that while component shortages drive demand, purchasers prioritize buying over selling, creating a hurdle in getting EMS companies to list their surplus inventory. The platform allows registered buyers to search for parts via website or API, while sellers undergo screening to ensure material quality, aiming to create a level playing field during supply chain disruptions.

## Chapters

- [0:06](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ems-c-level/2021-11-11-that-scoopshow-season-6-productronica-2021-havard-korsvoll-cto-at-circular-compo#t=6) Introduction: Håvard Korsvoll and Circular Components
- [1:43](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ems-c-level/2021-11-11-that-scoopshow-season-6-productronica-2021-havard-korsvoll-cto-at-circular-compo#t=103) Platform Evolution and Current Status
- [2:14](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ems-c-level/2021-11-11-that-scoopshow-season-6-productronica-2021-havard-korsvoll-cto-at-circular-compo#t=134) Impact of Component Shortages on Business
- [3:44](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ems-c-level/2021-11-11-that-scoopshow-season-6-productronica-2021-havard-korsvoll-cto-at-circular-compo#t=224) How EMS Companies Trade on the Platform
- [5:08](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ems-c-level/2021-11-11-that-scoopshow-season-6-productronica-2021-havard-korsvoll-cto-at-circular-compo#t=308) Productronica 2021 Expectations and Exhibitor Demographics
- [6:57](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ems-c-level/2021-11-11-that-scoopshow-season-6-productronica-2021-havard-korsvoll-cto-at-circular-compo#t=417) Circular Economy Goals and Competitor Collaboration

## Topics

- [Sourcing & supply chain](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/sourcing-and-supply-chain)
- [Starting a product company](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/starting-a-company)
- [Sustainability & circular products](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/sustainability-and-circularity)

## Most relevant to

early-stage companies

## Mentioned

- Circular Components (company)
- Productronica 2021 (other)
- Koh Young (company)
- Global Electronics Association (company)

## Related episodes from other shows

- [E-Waste Crisis: How Component Sense is Making a Difference](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ontrack/2024-11-13-e-waste-crisis-how-component-sense-is-making-a-difference) (OnTrack)
- [Supply Chain Woes And Wares - Nonplussed Neotechnic Nithing](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2015-01-08-supply-chain-woes-and-wares-nonplussed-neotechnic-nithing) (The Amp Hour)
- [Julie Schulte | Parts & Hardware Tools for R&D Engineers](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/being-an-engineer/2023-04-28-julie-schulte-parts-hardware-tools-for-r-d-engineers) (Being an Engineer)
- [360: Cats Love It!](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2021-01-29-360-cats-love-it) (Embedded.fm)
- [What's In A Name?](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2010-08-07-whats-in-a-name) (The Amp Hour)

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