While software (apps, e-commerce, AI, shared economy...etc) has transformed the everyday lives of billions, numerous global challenges can only be addressed by hardware innovations. Once the reserve of industrial giants, technological advances and an increasingly open supply chain network has enabled startups to enter the ‘hardcore’ hardware domain.

In this talk, Brandon provides insight into the rewards, challenges, and pitfalls for entrepreneurs who are creating products that exist in the physical world. Brandon will also provide insights for investors that are thinking about investing in hardware businesses.