Hardware Podcasts

T-25-009 : Sera Evcimen - Mechanical Engineer to Host of The Builder Circle™ Podcast

TRADEOFFS · 8 Oct 2025 · 59m · Episode 9

What this episode covers

Sera Evcimen, mechanical engineer and host of The Builder Circle™ Podcast, discusses her journey from working at Commonwealth Fusion Systems (CFS) to founding her consulting firm Pratik. She explains how her background in machine shops and fusion energy informs her approach to hardware startups, emphasizing the importance of hands-on verification, system architecture mapping with tools like XMind, and managing the 'iron triangle' of cost, time, and quality. Evcimen also shares insights on sourcing clients through content and networks, the pitfalls of remote due diligence, and the critical role of a diverse capital stack beyond just venture capital.

Most relevant to

companies scaling up

Topics

Mentioned

Companies
Commonwealth Fusion Systems, Pratik, Forge, Scale for Climate Tech, iRobot, Harpoon Ventures, Xtantia
Products
The Builder Circle, Chill It
Tools
XMind

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