Hardware Podcasts

Episode 117: What’s your favorite … ?

Making It · 28 Apr 2017 · 1h 11m

What this episode covers

Hosts Bob Clagett, David Picciuto, and Jimmy Diresta discuss the frustration of content theft on social media, with Bob detailing how a tool company reposted his videos and Jimmy describing automated channels stealing his content. They share stories of resolving intellectual property disputes, including Jimmy recovering royalties from ESP Guitars for a design copied in the 1990s, and debate the ethics of selling products based on free designs. The episode concludes with a lightning round of personal favorites, covering topics from pickup trucks and music to specific tools like CNC machines and Leatherman multi-tools.

Most relevant to

early-stage companies

Topics

Mentioned

Companies
ESP Guitars
Products
Leatherman, Streamlight, Sigma 3D Printer
Also
Mute Math, Tips from a Shipwright

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