# Adopting an Entrepreneurial Mindset in Manufacturing with Krisztina “Z” Holly

- Show: [Manufacturing Happy Hour](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/manufacturing-happy-hour)
- Published: 2019-10-28
- Length: 21m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/manufacturing-happy-hour/2019-10-28-adopting-an-entrepreneurial-mindset-in-manufacturing-with-krisztina-z-holly
- Listen: http://manufacturinghappyhour.com

## Summary

Krisztina “Z” Holly, Founder of MAKE IT IN LA and creator of the Art of Manufacturing podcast, discusses the need for a stronger local manufacturing ecosystem and an entrepreneurial mindset in the industry. She highlights the importance of community connectivity, citing her work at MIT and USC, and uses Divergent 3D as a case study for sustainable, iterative design. Holly also reflects on the challenges of local sourcing and the growing mission-driven focus on sustainability among manufacturers.

## Chapters

- [0:46](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/manufacturing-happy-hour/2019-10-28-adopting-an-entrepreneurial-mindset-in-manufacturing-with-krisztina-z-holly#t=46) Introduction and Guest Background
- [6:16](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/manufacturing-happy-hour/2019-10-28-adopting-an-entrepreneurial-mindset-in-manufacturing-with-krisztina-z-holly#t=376) Building Manufacturing Ecosystems
- [9:07](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/manufacturing-happy-hour/2019-10-28-adopting-an-entrepreneurial-mindset-in-manufacturing-with-krisztina-z-holly#t=547) The Entrepreneurial Mindset and Iteration
- [10:54](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/manufacturing-happy-hour/2019-10-28-adopting-an-entrepreneurial-mindset-in-manufacturing-with-krisztina-z-holly#t=654) Case Study: Divergent 3D and Sustainability
- [13:30](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/manufacturing-happy-hour/2019-10-28-adopting-an-entrepreneurial-mindset-in-manufacturing-with-krisztina-z-holly#t=810) Challenges of Local Sourcing and Community
- [15:21](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/manufacturing-happy-hour/2019-10-28-adopting-an-entrepreneurial-mindset-in-manufacturing-with-krisztina-z-holly#t=921) Redefining Failure and Mission-Driven Manufacturing

## Topics

- [Validation & product-market fit](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/validation-and-product-market-fit)
- [Sustainability & circular products](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/sustainability-and-circularity)
- [Leadership, teams & culture](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/leadership-and-culture)
- [Growth, exits & acquisitions](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/growth-exits-and-acquisitions)

## Most relevant to

companies scaling up

## Mentioned

- MAKE IT IN LA (company)
- Divergent 3D (company)
- Tesla (company)
- MIT (company)
- USC (company)
- SpaceX (company)
- Nike (company)
- Coca-Cola (company)
- Edwalla (company)
- California Farms (company)

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- [Ep. 8 - Ryan from V1 Engineering](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/open-hardware-manufacturing-podcast/2023-11-09-ep-8-ryan-from-v1-engineering) (Open Hardware Manufacturing Podcast)
- [140: Local Manufacturing for a New Hardware Invention Idea](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/product-startup/2022-09-07-140-local-manufacturing-for-a-new-hardware-invention-idea) (Product Startup)
- [EMS@C-LEVEL Season #2021 Episode #7 with Mariana Kobal and Shane Hassett, WAZP](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ems-c-level/2021-08-09-ems-c-level-season-2021-episode-7-with-mariana-kobal-and-shane-hassett-wazp) (EMS@C-LEVEL)
- [180: Hardware Startup Tips for Non-Technical Founders](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/product-startup/2023-06-15-180-hardware-startup-tips-for-non-technical-founders) (Product Startup)

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