Hardware Podcasts

Sam Holland (Co-Founder, Informal)

Just Gonna Send It · 15 Apr 2026 · 50m · Episode 14

What this episode covers

Sam Holland, co-founder of Informal, explains how his company connects hardware founders with a network of over 500 contractors to navigate the gap between prototype and production. He details his career trajectory from MakerBot to Mevo, highlighting the critical importance of hands-on experience, prototyping with tools like 3D printers, and the cultural differences in manufacturing between the US and China. Holland emphasizes that successful product development requires balancing speed with rigorous testing, using specific examples like a burrito holder and a toilet camera to illustrate the complexities of industrial design and engineering.

Most relevant to

companies scaling up

Topics

Mentioned

Companies
Informal, MakerBot, Stratasys, Vimeo, Logitech, SendCutSend, Throne
Products
Mevo, Donutholder.com
Also
Thomas Net, Alibaba

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