Hardware Company
topic on 4 shows · 6 statements across 5 episodes
the Pitch 
How I Built This 
TBPN 
20VC
6 statements about Hardware Company, every show
Hardware startups need at least two seed rounds for meaningful traction
“So I always assume that there's going to be at a minimum two seed rounds for a hardware company to actually get to a place where there's meaningful traction.”
Hays: Hardware startups consistently choose China for half costs and better quality
“And every consumer product and hardware company today will tell you that everybody goes out and they look at the whole world. Where can we make this thing? And they always end up in China because China's half the cost and the products and outputs better and it…”
Hardware Companies Are Never Truly Well-Capitalized Due to Inventory Constraints
“You know, you talk about being well capitalized you're never well capitalized as a hardware company, so.”
Hudson: Hardware startups require at least two seed rounds for traction
“So I always assume that there's going to be at a minimum two seed rounds for a hardware company to actually get to a place where there's meaningful traction.”
Bloom: Early-stage hardware startups should accept all available capital
“You should take all the money you can right now as a hardware company.”