Hardware Podcasts

Advice Line with Kip Tindell of The Container Store

How I Built This · 10 Sept 2026 · 38m

What this episode covers

Guy Raz is joined by Kip Tindell, co-founder of The Container Store, to answer calls from early-stage hardware founders. Juliette Bruce of CoolaWand asks how to build awareness for her reusable cooling wand without ad spend; David Hyam of Hazel Grove Customs seeks advice on scaling his engraved gifts wholesale channel; and Caitlin Kale of Kaomi Sleep wants to turn her viral fitted sheet into a lasting brand. Tindell emphasizes patience, humble growth, and protecting intellectual property.

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makers and hobbyists, early-stage companies and companies scaling up

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Companies
The Container Store, Hazel Grove Customs, Kaomi Sleep, Amazon, Bedbath and Beyond, Home Depot, Etsy, Sweetwater, Zappos, TRX, 8 sleep, Calm
Products
CoolaWand

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