What working on Pebble taught me about building hardware
5 hours ago
- Launch a minimum viable product (MVP) quickly to gather real user feedback, even if it's imperfect.
- Use off-the-shelf components and rapid prototyping to test your concept before investing in production.
- Engage with users early and often, directly communicating to validate assumptions and improve the product.
- Visit Shenzhen, China, to connect with manufacturers and leverage existing technologies for cost-effective production.
- Control inventory carefully and grow slowly to avoid cash flow issues common in hardware startups.