Howard Silverstein: Sometimes it just Clix
From Beers with Engineers by Bert Uschold
January 19, 2026 · 1h 5m · Episode 55
About this episode
Howard Silverstein discusses his innovative product 'Clix' and shares insights on entrepreneurship and career advice.
#55 – Howard Silverstein: Sometimes it just Clix Merchandise - www.beerswithengineers.shop Likes to drink a black and tan Tonight, opening a bottle of 18 year old Macallan Has a mechanical mind but is not handy with tools. Likes to keep it simple. “Yes if…” not “No because…” The business card holder he worked on. They invented “Clix” to fill boats with gas without spilling. It’s more than just a funnel. For some reasons boat openings are different from cars. Also applies to construction vehicles and more. “The day you stop learning is the day you start dying.” Won Innovation Award of the year at the International Boat Builder’s Exposition. All attendees were happy to see them win. Never say no. Compromise? Maybe. Three rules Trust no one. If you think you are perfect, you are not. If when you do your job, you’re not making the next person’s job easier, you’re not doing your job. He is a gamer. Likes Project: Gorgon Would enjoy living in Israel or Ireland. Howard’s product, clix – www.clixfueling.com Promo code: 10OFF Bert’s Company – www.dexterityeng.com Hat tip to Joseph McDade for free use of his music "Mirrors".
People in this episode
Host: Bert Uschold
Guest: Howard Silverstein
Topics covered
- innovation
- entrepreneurship
- product design
- boating
- career advice
Keywords
- Clix
- innovation
- boating
- entrepreneurship
- career advice
- product design
- black and tan
- Macallan
- gaming
Sponsors
Dexterity
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Clix, International Boat Builder’s Exposition, Dexterity, Clix Fueling
Books & works: Mirrors
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