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I have seen a ton of posts on what to do if you are feeling a certain way; if you are feeling angry -> exercise or stressed -> take a walk, why not have one for all the feelings when working on a #hardware #startup? Well, look no further... I could probably make a 300 celled spreadsheet of this but I wanted to start with a few. Any specific feelings you'd want to add?

I'm thrilled to be in NYC for one of the most dynamic and energy-filled weeks of the year—NY Climate Week! ?? I am coming to catch the end bit of the For ClimateTech showcase to see all the startups I got to work with as a SME in the program. As well as see some of my favorite people as a part of the Baukunst collective. When I say we need #hardware to tackle the world’s biggest challenges, this is exactly what I mean. The most urgent challenge we face is reversing the effects of climate change and building a sustainable future. These solutions need to succeed, be deployed at scale, and have a lasting impact. I am excited to see what everyone is working on. If you'll be around or have any event recommendations, feel free to reach out.? Looking forward to it! #NYCW #newyorkclimateweek #hardware #cleantech #cleanenergy #manufacturing #hardware #productdevelopment #climatechange #scaleforclimatetech

In just 32 DAYS Startup Boston Week is taking over Boston! ???? With over 250 industry leaders and 100 sessions, this is THE place to be. Don’t miss out on this #FREE opportunity to learn from some of the best in our Data, Engineering, and People Operations and HR Tracks to help you navigate the complexities of startup growth and success. Register NOW: https://lnkd.in/e3E4CRfz DATA TRACK ?? Colleen Tartow, Ph.D., Field CTO at VAST Data ?? Sanjay Manandhar, CEO at Zifino ?? Sid Probstein, CEO at SWIRL ENGINEERING TRACK ?? Ellen Chisa, Partner at boldstart ventures ?? Pariss Chandler, Founder + CEO at Black Tech Pipeline PRODUCT & DESIGN TRACK ?? Sera Evcimen, Founder, Principal, Pratik Development LLC.? PEOPLE OPS + HR TRACK ?? Christina Luconi, Chief People Officer at Rapid7 ?? Nate Aune, Startup Advisor at Jakarta Let us know which track you’re most excited for in the comments ??

Our Cohort 5 Subject Matter Experts are distinguished thought leaders in climate tech, hardware, engineering, and business development. They will mentor innovators in our Scale For ClimateTech program, helping to scale up the production of hardware designed to reduce GHG emissions in New York State and beyond. Discover the latest additions to our Cohort 5 Subject Matter Experts! Malla Haridat, Cheikh Dramé, Heidi Anderson, Nick Mashburn, P.E., Dr. Joel Shertok, Sera Evcimen #ClimateTech #Innovation #GHGEmissions #NewYorkState #ScaleForClimateTech #S4C #sustainability #manufacturing #cleantech

LAST episode of Season 2 OUT now! And wouldn't you have wanted to have a conversation with the person who led Apple's 0 to 1 transition in supply chain and manufacturing back when it was just launching the first iPhone? Well, now you'll be able to! Ying Liu hails from the very early Apple days when she worked on scaling their supply chain and manufacturing in China. She now is a CEO herself working on Blue Lake Packaging, Inc.! She comes on the show to give insights into: ? outsourcing vs. insourcing, ? establishing strong supplier relationships, ? the importance of quality in product development, ? the challenges of scaling production and ? the critical role of sustainability in manufacturing. Give it a listen on your favorite podcast platform! #supplychainmanagement #supplychainsolutions #supplychain #globalsupplychain #startup #entrepeneur #hardware #productdevelopment Hosted by: Sera Evcimen Episode Link: https://lnkd.in/deBJPTYA

Even Apple had to scale their supply chain from 0 to 1. Wouldn’t you want to hear from one of the minds that was behind this massive scaling on how they pulled it off? We knew we did and the last episode of Season 2 will be closing with a big name in global supply chain. Enter, Ying Liu, now CEO of Blue Lake Packaging, Inc.. She played the most instrumental role of them all, scaling Apple’s supplier and manufacturing base in China right as the company was ramping up to launch the first ever iPhone. Ying and our host Sera Evcimen will cover topics such as: > How to decide whether to insource or outsource > How to select and set up your global supply chain strategically > What pitfalls to avoid > How to protect and establish IP protocols And many more! It’s a finale we could’ve only dreamed for! Tune in next Tuesday for this episode. #supplychainmanagement #globalsupplychain #scalingup #procurement #hardware #productdevelopment #manufacturing #ip #quality #qualitymanagement #qualityassurance #engineering #entrepreneurship

This is going to be a bit different than my normal content. Years ago I came across this post from Dear Coco Coffee’s, it’s a very small coffee truck that operates near London and is fully family owned + clearly a big passion project for the owners. I have worked with very high impact startups and businesses but I have to say, I have never been so impressed by a business as much as them and I’ll tell you why. It’s not because it’s a unicorn or a multi-million dollar business which everyone seems to care about bit too much about but it’s because the sheer values the owner Anthony Duckworth holds in regards to consistency and connection to community. The post basically outlines that they are open rain, sleet, cold or shine and the reasoning is they want to be a business people can trust. That when it’s raining outside people won’t “assume” they are closed because their main core value is to deliver and be consistent. They define their customers not as clients but their community and their business relationships as human connection not networking. I have never seen such an immense passion towards the community a business serves. Why am I writing about this? Because I think there is a lot to learn here as a business owner: 1) Be #consistent even when it feels difficult, this is what will set you apart and make you reliable 2) Build connections and frame your business as serving a community 3) If you can, be as transparent as possible with your business to help others trying to do the same thing (Dear Coco releases all of their financials open source so other coffee vendors can learn about their business model) 4) Harvest and grow your passion every day with hard work I have actually never had the pleasure of going and trying their coffee but it is at the top of my to do list for when I am in London next time. They own all the content that I screenshot below. If you are interested you should check them out: https://lnkd.in/dTVfnhCp #business #passion #transparency #businesspractices #startup #coffee #london

OUT NOW: https://lnkd.in/d6z8-SYw Matthew Lipsitz from Formlabs and our host Sera Evcimen sit down to discuss the importance and application of quality engineering in hardware. What you will get out of this episode is: ? A clear understanding of what different methods exist to ensure quality of your product, ? What questions to ask yourself and clarity to have as a team to create a robust quality infrstructure, ? Light-touch ways to weave a quality mind-set into your culture from day 1 ? How to strategically use quality as a risk mitigation method And many more! Out now on all platforms! #quality #manufacturing #productdevelopment #hardware #startup #entrepreneurship

Quality or sustaining engineering sound like big initiatives that only exist in big companies like GE or P&G but this is a common misconception in the startup world. Having a quality mindset and culture should come into play the first day of product development. Episode out now: https://lnkd.in/dZa4WZpC I am excited to have Matthew Lipsitz, Head of Quality at Formlabs on to discuss exactly this. Formlabs started as a startup and scaled right in front of our eyes but quality was always front-in-mind. We talk about; > defining #quality, > applying quality from day 1, > how to create a low-touch and non-burdensome quality infrstructure in a startup and much more! Tune in next week to find out all the insightful gems Matt will share! #qualityassurance #qualitycontrol #qualitymanagement #hardware #manunfacturing #startup #entrepeneurship Hosted by: Sera Evcimen

In the world of innovation, your IP is your armor. It's important to protect it wisely and that's exactly what Troy E. Grabow discusses with our host Sera Evcimen in today's newly released episode of The Builder Circle by Pratik. What you will walk away from the episode: ? definitions and strategies for patents, trade-secrets, trademarks and copyright, ? step by step process of how to file, what will happen and costs associated, ? hardware IP horror stories; what went wrong and how it could have been avoided, ? how to navigate co-development with suppliers to protect your IP, and many more! Put your intellectual property hats on and enjoy the episode: https://lnkd.in/dsaUHZJm #hardware #intellectualproperty #intellectualpropertylaw #innovation #codevelopment #manufacturing #productdevelopment #product