About this episode
Sam Holland discusses his journey as a hardware builder and co-founder of Informal, sharing insights on creativity and humor in the hardware space.
Today, we sit down with our friend Sam Holland, co-founder of Informal. Sam is a hardware builder at his core, but has a rare talent for making it feel inviting to all. He’s built everything from brain scanners to burrito holders, and brings that same creativity to the meetups he hosts. He also brings a healthy dose of humor to every conversation. If you’re exploring hardware or considering launching a hardware company…or oblivious to it all and want to give it a try, this episode is a great place to start. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
People in this episode
Guest: Sam Holland
Topics covered
- hardware
- creativity
- entrepreneurship
Keywords
- brain scanners
- burrito holders
- meetups
Mentioned in this episode
Products: brain scanners, burrito holders
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