The Hardtech Renaissance | Glassboard Product Development, Grant Chapman

What does hardware development actually look like from concept to commercialization? How do we design for manufacturability, scale and yield?

In this in-depth interview, Grant Chapman, CEO of Glassport Product Development, shares his journey into hardware innovation, the unique challenges of building in hard tech, and the evolving ecosystem in Indiana and beyond. Discover insights on manufacturing, supply chains, and the future of hardware with AI and vertical integration.

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Chapters

00:00 Navigating the Technical Landscape of Hardware Development

03:06 Understanding Hardware and Hard Tech

06:06 Challenges in Medical Device Development

09:00 The Hardware Lifecycle: Mistakes and Misconceptions

12:03 The Founding Journey of Glassboard

14:51 Building an Ecosystem in Indiana

17:53 Investor Sentiment and the Rise of Hardware Investment

29:45 The Renaissance of Hardware in the Age of AI

30:44 Bridging the Digital and Physical Worlds

33:16 Capitalism and the Evolution of Robotics

35:45 Manufacturing Challenges in Complex Systems

39:07 The Cost of Logistics in Hardware Production

43:17 Supply Chain Dynamics and Market Fluctuations

45:40 Vertical Integration vs. Modular Supply Chains

49:56 Reusability and Waste in Hardware Manufacturing

Resources
Grant Chapman - ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/gchapma/⁠
Glassboard Product Development - ⁠https://www.glassboard.com/⁠
Hive - Hardtech Ecosystem - ⁠https://hive.glassboard.com/⁠
The Hardtech Podcast - ⁠https://www.thehardtechpodcast.com/

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