Hard Truths: Why Hardware Startups Fail, Part I #SFTechWeek
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⚆◟⚆❛o❛VIRTUAL EVENT: Zoom event (use link above).
Most hardware startups never make it to market - but not for the reasons you’d expect. In this candid panel, Hardware Velocity, brings together three founders who’ve scaled and exited companies (Room, littleBits, and Coin) who will share the toughest lessons they learned through failures, pivots, and near-death moments. A rare chance to hear unfiltered stories and walk away with practical insights to avoid the pitfalls that derail most hardware startups.
What to expect:
- Honest lessons on product validation, R&D, and the leap into manufacturing
- Practical takeaways you can apply directly to your own journey
- Interactive discussion with time for Q&A
Panelists:
- Brian Chen – Founder, Room (acquired); Founder, Kite Compliance
- Ayah Bdeir – Founder, littleBits (acquired); Open Hardware & AI Strategist
- Karthik Balakrishnan – Co-founder, Coin (acquired by Fitbit); Co-founder, Actual
About Hardware Velocity:
Hardware Velocity helps early-stage hardware startups avoid costly mistakes on the path from prototype to production, through scale-up - partnering with founders on product, engineering, operations and go-to-market.
This event is a part of #SFTechWeek—a week of events hosted by VCs and startups to bring together the tech ecosystem. Learn more at www.tech-week.com.
Make sure to also check out Part II, with senior operators!
https://partiful.com/e/Drze4oH0zVStbQFfbT9c
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