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June 1, 2023 38 mins

Today we sit down with Dan Shapiro, the CEO, and Co-Founder of Glowforge. Glowforge is an iconic 3D laser printer that has the ability to create millions of products – anything from wallets and lamps to furniture.

Dan is no stranger to startup companies. Having been awarded a dozen US patents, he has been the brains behind brands like Robot Turtles, Sparkbuy, Photobucket, and more. In addition to his work in business, Dan also authored Hot Seat: The Startup CEO Guidebook, which was published by O'Reilly. He has also been featured on NPR, the Wall Street Journal, and on the front page of the New York Times…

In this episode, we cover:

  • How AI is used in the 3D printing industry. 
  • How advertising works, and how to market products effectively. 
  • What makes Glowforge’s laser printer unique.
  • The benefits of bringing new developments to old technology.

To learn more about Dan and his work with Glowforge, click here now!

Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: http://apple.co/30PvU9C

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