Hardware Podcasts

#030 - Makers of the fastest production drone on Earth and beyond, with Chris Hsiao of Gossamer, USA

The Hardware Entrepreneur · 14 Jun 2017 · 33m

What this episode covers

Chris Hsiao, co-founder of Gossamer, explains how his firm operates as a full-stack engineering consultancy for hardware startups, combining mechanical engineering with software support after being acquired by Tekzenit. He details the development of the Teal drone, the fastest production consumer drone, highlighting the rapid 9-10 month development cycle enabled by 3D printing and lean iteration. Hsiao also discusses the Tenoshi children's laptop, emphasizing the need for durable, drop-resistant design, and shares lessons on business mistakes, including the difficulty of collecting payments and the importance of trusting gut feelings when vetting clients.

Most relevant to

early-stage companies

Topics

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Companies
Gossamer, Tekzenit, NEA
Products
Teal Drone, Tenoshi, Boeing 787

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