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Electronics Consultant Impedance Matching

The Amp Hour · 1 Oct 2018 · 1h 24m · Episode 409

What this episode covers

Chris Gammell hosts a panel with electronics consultants Peter Esden-Tempski (OneBitSquared), Eric Thompson (LowVoltageLabs), and Dave Young (Young Circuit Designs) to discuss the realities of independent consulting. The group covers critical business decisions such as choosing between fixed-bid and hourly contracts, managing the lack of stability and benefits compared to corporate jobs, and the importance of maintaining cash reserves. They also share strategies for client acquisition through personal networks and hackerspaces, while addressing challenges like imposter syndrome, pricing psychology, and the pitfalls of accepting equity.

Most relevant to

early-stage companies

Topics

Mentioned

Companies
OneBitSquared, LowVoltageLabs, Young Circuit Designs, Blue Stamp Engineering, Keithley, M Hub, IEEE
Tools
Altium, Zoho Books

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