Startup Playbook: Developing Hardware
A crash landing in a famous soccer coach’s backyard. A middle-of-the-night bolt of inspiration. An explosion of pink smoke. These memorable moments punctuated Sunflower Labs’ hardware development process as they built their multi-component drone security system. In sharing the story of how they built their hardware product, they share tips—like the importance of fully understanding what problem you’re solving and the need for tireless testing—that apply to any entrepreneurial endeavor. Show notes Alex Pachikov and Chris Eheim, cofounders of Sunflower Labs (1:56) Sunflower Labs builds autonomous home security systems The Verge’s story on Sunflower Labs Sunflower Labs’ coverage in CNET We want to hear from you Please send us your comments, suggested topics, and listener questions for future All Turtles Podcast episodes. Voicemail: +1 (310) 571-8448 Email: hello@all-turtles.com Twitter: @allturtlesco with hashtag #askAT For more from All Turtles, follow us on Twitter, and subscribe to our newsletter on our website.