GOGs1e8: Behind the PopSocket
From The Launch Network by Carmine Denisco
January 8, 2026 · 16 min · Season 1 · Episode 8
About this episode
This episode explores the journey of David Barnett, the inventor of the PopSocket, and the challenges he faced in bringing his idea to life.
Send us Fan Mail Genius Behind the PopSocket What if a tangled pair of earbuds could change the world? In this episode of Generations of Genius, we dive into the true story behind the PopSocket—an invention that started with two glued buttons and turned into a global phenomenon. Meet inventor David Barnett, who didn’t give up when people laughed at his idea, when prototypes failed, or when life threw him unexpected challenges. Instead, he redesigned, reimagined, and rebuilt—over and over agai...
People in this episode
Host: Carmine Denisco
Guest: David Barnett
Topics covered
- invention
- entrepreneurship
- resilience
- product design
- innovation
Keywords
- PopSocket
- invention
- entrepreneur
- challenges
- innovation
- design
- resilience
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