Bootstrapping Robots with Grit, a 3D Printer, and a Raspberry Pi – Joseph Casebeer of Takamori

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Guest: Joseph Casebeer – Founder & CEO, Takamori Robot

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🚀 Support Takamori Robot

Kickstarter Launch: takamorirobot.com/kickstarter
Website: TakamoriRobot.com
Instagram: @takamori_robot

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👤 About Joseph Casebeer

Joseph Casebeer is a computer engineer, tech generalist, and founder of Takamori Robot, a startup building affordable, modular robotics kits for students and makers.

Born in Luxembourg to Japanese American parents, Joseph grew up on four continents — giving him a global perspective on engineering, education, and problem-solving.

Now based in Tacoma, WA, he’s bootstrapping his robotics dream from a shared house with seven roommates, a borrowed 3D printer, and a Raspberry Pi Pico. He’s an active member of Startup253, helping to energize Tacoma’s startup scene. His Kickstarter launches August 12th — no VC, just pure grit.

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🔍 What We Cover in This Episode

• The 7-roommate reality of early startup life

• How growing up across continents shaped his worldview

• Joseph’s journey into engineering and tech

• Why breaking into the tech industry isn’t always a straight line

• Bootstrapping a hardware startup with minimal resources

• Prepping for Kickstarter without outside funding

• The mission and vision behind Takamori Robot

• Makerspaces, Startup253, and Tacoma’s founder community

• Why marketing is as critical as building the product

• Thoughts on AI, sustainability, and the future of robotics

• His surprising early musical background

• Advice for engineers and first-time founders

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🧠 Joseph’s Advice for Engineers

“It’s not just about building the product. You have to talk to people. Marketing might feel like a chore — but it’s critical if you want to create something people actually want.”

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