The Hardtech Podcast
The Hardtech Podcast pulls back the curtain on the bold ideas, design challenges, and engineering breakthroughs behind today’s most innovative hardware products — and the people who make them happen. From first sketch to final build, we dive deep into the minds shaping the future of physical tech.
Episodes
July 28, 2025 • 48 mins
In this episode of The Hardtech Podcast, we sit down with Eric Martinez, CEO and founder of Modjoul a startup tackling one of the most overlooked but critical challenges in industry: workplace safety.
Eric shares the raw story of building a hard-tech company from the ground up including how Modjoul evolved from tracking repetitive motion injuries to building collision avoidance systems that protect workers in real time.
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July 22, 2025 • 42 mins
John Grady, CEO of Ayla Networks, joins the Glassboard team to unpack what it really takes to build and scale successful connected products. Ayla supports some of the world’s leading brands—like Shark and others—by delivering the cloud platforms, mobile apps, and device integrations that power great smart home experiences. But as John explains, the real value lies in helping hardware companies translate their product vision into se...
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July 14, 2025 • 46 mins
In this episode of The Hardtech Podcast, hosts DeAndre Harakas and Grant Chapman sit down with Rafiq and Monica from Dipalo Ventures, a VC firm backing early-stage hard tech startups.
They dive deep into what makes building in hard tech so different from the high cost of mistakes to the critical importance of user validation before a single part is built. The conversation explores why founders must clearly articulate why their prod...
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July 7, 2025 • 54 mins
In this episode of The Hardtech Podcast, we dive into the world of medical device innovation with Tom and Bill from The Waddell Group, a firm that specializes in project management for MedTech ventures.
We explore why many healthcare systems still rely on outdated tools like Excel, and how this slows down innovation in a field where precision and progress are critical. The conversation touches on groundbreaking therapies like light...
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June 30, 2025 • 62 mins
In this episode of The Hardtech Podcast, we sit down with Andy Ording, former CEO of Zipp Wheels, now co-founder of Fundraiser Capital. Andy shares the wild ride of building Zipp into a world-class brand, navigating the brutal carbon wheel wars of the '90s, and bootstrapping through near-failure to a successful exit to SRAM in 2007. The conversation dives into the realities of hardtech entrepreneurship, what makes a founder truly c...
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June 23, 2025 • 44 mins
In this episode, we dive into how AI is fundamentally changing the landscape of software and product development. From accelerating engineering workflows to raising the bar for junior developers, AI is both a powerful tool and a potential pitfall. Our guest shares hard-earned insights on why you still need to be the boss when working with AI, and how unchecked automation can lead to a flood of low-quality output.
We explore the imp...
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June 16, 2025 • 49 mins
Eric, DeAndre, and Grant discuss the importance of social entrepreneurship, community impact, and the journey of building a sustainable business model. Eric shares insights on customer discovery, go-to-market strategies, and the role of conviction in entrepreneurship, emphasizing how genuine community involvement can lead to success in the startup world. Special Guest: Eric Roberson.
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October 10, 2024 • 41 mins
The discussion delves into the intricacies of investing in early-stage companies, highlighting the importance of having the right team, particularly separating scientific expertise from business leadership. It touches on the strategic decisions behind investment, including timing, regulatory de-risking, and product-market fit. The conversation emphasizes the importance of storytelling in early development and fundraising, understan...
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June 30, 2024 • 50 mins
In this episode, we explore the intricacies of custom development with experts from SEP (Software Engineering Professionals). Starting with a brief history of SEP, we delve into the challenges of hiring and retaining top talent, the evolution of project management methodologies, and the delicate balance of managing client expectations with project realities. We discuss innovative strategies for adapting to diverse client needs, the...
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March 19, 2024 • 40 mins
0:00-1:08 - Intro
1:09-3:03 - The Start of Developertown
3:04-23:30 - Taking Equity for Services
23:31-32:05 - Pros and Cons of the Studio Model
32:06-36:44 - Sharing Risk as a Solution to Common Studio Pitfalls
36:45-39:11 - Software Development vs. Hardware Development
39:12-40:27 - Outro Special Guest: Mike Kelly.
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February 29, 2024 • 44 mins
In this episode of the Glasslab Podcast, we sit down with Dick Aderman of Boomerang Ventures to discuss his career path, his current role, and the differences between an accelerator and a venture studio. Special Guest: Dick Aderman.
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September 11, 2023 • 61 mins
On this episode of the Glasslab podcast, we speak with Dr. Patsy Brackin of Rose Hulman Institute of Technology about their unique and real-world-focused Engineering Design Program. Special Guests: Chase Strother and Dr. Patsy Brackin.
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August 1, 2023 • 46 mins
On this episode of Glasslabs, the Interns take over! Join Glassboard's Xtern Class of '23: Matthew Kane, Chase Strother and Alaina Wol as they talk about their experiences and what it's been like working with the team this summer. Special Guests: Alaina Wol, Chase Strother, and Matthew Kane.
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July 10, 2023 • 44 mins
On this episode of Glasslabs, we talk with Devon Campbell, Founder at Prodct Medical Device Advisory, about best practices early-stage founders can take when creating a new product and how companies like Product and Glassboard support their development.
Special Guest: Devon Campbell.
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May 11, 2023 • 43 mins
On this episode of Glasslabs, we talk with Christie Johnson, Partner at Prodct Medical Device Advisory about the importance of quality, regulatory, and risk management when working in product development. Special Guest: Christie Johnson.
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March 30, 2023 • 62 mins
On this episode of Glasslabs, Elevate Ventures CEO Toph Day and Powderkeg CEO Matt Hunckler join us to discuss the convergence of innovation, community, and capital in the "Unvalley," aka the Midwest. Special Guests: Matt Hunckler and Toph Day.
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February 1, 2023 • 44 mins
In this episode, we talk to Mike Reynolds, the CEO of Innovatemap about how his career in SaaS allowed him to build a world-class digital design development company. Special Guest: Mike Reynolds.
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January 2, 2023 • 47 mins
In this episode, we talk with Nida Ansari from The Heritage Group and their Hard Tech Accelerator about how they support founders with resources and entrepreneurial mentors. Special Guest: Nida Ansari .
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October 31, 2022 • 42 mins
This week we talk with Emily Krueger, CEO of 16 Tech Innovation District about how Indianapolis is joining the growing innovation industry and the impact it will have on the city and businesses. Special Guest: Emily Krueger.
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October 3, 2022 • 46 mins
This week we talk with Cindy Belardo, CEO and Drew Jarvis, CMO of Sunny about how they went from a napkin sketch idea to launching Sunny Cup - a new period care product. Special Guests: Cindy Belardo and Drew Jarvis.
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