Hardware Podcasts

Publicly Traded Hobby with Ben Jordan

The Amp Hour · 14 Jun 2022 · 1h 08m · Episode 593

What this episode covers

Ben Jordan, a former Altium employee and current YouTube educator, and Dave Jones, a former Altium and Autodesk FAE, discuss their shared history at Altium and the company's evolution. They analyze Altium's strategic missteps, including the failed pivot to modular FPGA-based hardware, the disastrous price drop during the GFC, and the cultural shift after founder Nick Martin was ousted. The conversation also covers the technical legacy of Altium's software, such as its Delphi codebase and file compatibility, before touching on Jones's current work in CAD consulting and DSP.

Most relevant to

large enterprises

Topics

Mentioned

Companies
Altium, Autodesk, Gumsticks, Mentor, SolidWorks, Dassault
Products
Fusion 360, Nano Board, Geppetto, Upverter, ProTel, Auto Tracks
Also
Nick Martin, Matt Schwager, Bill Hurd, Steve Howell, Ben Wells, Andy Ball, Emma LaRusso

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