Hardware Podcasts

An Interview With Dave Young

The Amp Hour · 1 Jul 2016 · 1h 10m · Episode 305

What this episode covers

Chris Gammell, founder of Young Circuit Designs and Blue Stamp Engineering, discusses his transition from corporate engineering at Keithley and AudioPack to running a consulting firm and an educational program. He explains how his experience with rigorous air and power budgets at large manufacturers contrasts with the rapid, low-volume prototyping required for startups, often involving manual PCB pickup to save time. Gammell also details the structure of Blue Stamp Engineering, a high school program that teaches students to build, modify, and innovate on electronics projects, emphasizing hands-on learning and troubleshooting over rote instruction.

Most relevant to

early-stage companies and founders before launch

Topics

Mentioned

Companies
Young Circuit Designs, Blue Stamp Engineering, Keithley, AudioPack, Ultra Electronics, SparkFun
Products
Particle Photon, Google VR Cardboard

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