Product Startup

Inspiring hardware product development stories and expert advice.

Austin, United States and speaks English

Available for in Remote Formats

We help inventors, hardware startups, eCommerce brands, and small manufacturers to design, develop, prototype, manufacture, launch, and scale physical consumer product inventions.

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About Product Startup

The Product Startup Podcast is the hardware product development industry's #1 podcast.

From invention idea to getting onto store shelves, and everything in between.

Hear how inventors, product startups, & small manufacturers created their inventions and launched their physical product businesses.

Learn from the industry's top industrial designers, mechanical engineers, PCB designers, consumer product managers, manufacturers, patent attorneys, hardware investors, product sellers, wholesalers, retailers and more.

Learn about industrial design / product design, prototyping, 3d printing, additive manufacturing, product manufacturing, marketing, selling, patenting, logistics, and product business scaling.

Hosted by Kevin Mako, North America’s leading expert on product development for physical product startups, founder of Mako Design + Invent, keynote speaker, and Masters of Engineering lecturer.  Produced by MAKO Design + Invent, the original firm providing world-class consumer product development services tailored to startups, small manufacturers, and inventors.

Recent Episodes from Product Startup

233: Raising Money For Scaling Via a Crowdfunding Campaign

July 25, 2024 | 0 mins

232: Video Product Renderings for Your Invention

July 7, 2024 | 0 mins

231: Selling Your Invention on Your Own Website Starting from Zero

June 20, 2024 | 0 mins

230: Product Packaging Advice for Your New Hardware Invention

June 14, 2024 | 0 mins

229: Overview of Patenting for Hardware Startups

June 7, 2024 | 0 mins

228: How to Build a Digital Community Before Launching Your Invention

May 30, 2024 | 0 mins

227: How to Sell Your Invention Direct to Companies as a Promotional Product

May 24, 2024 | 0 mins

226: Maximizing Your Invention’s Perceived Value Through Marketing

May 16, 2024 | 0 mins

225: Communication Silos for Product Design Stakeholders

May 9, 2024 | 0 mins

224: Expanding Your Product Into New Verticals

May 2, 2024 | 0 mins

Guest Interview Availability & Booking Times

Weekdays only from 10am to 4pm America/Toronto

How We Interview & Promote Our Guests

  • Guest Form
  • Pre-Interview Call
  • Share Episodes
  • Email Subscribers

Who Listens to Product Startup

We help inventors, hardware startups, eCommerce brands, and small manufacturers to design, develop, prototype, manufacture, launch, and scale physical consumer product inventions.

Why Be a Guest on Product Startup

1. Industry Expertise: Learn from top industrial designers, engineers, patent attorneys, and more.
2. Comprehensive Topics: Covering design, prototyping, manufacturing, marketing, patenting, and business scaling.
3. Insightful Interviews: Hear firsthand stories from inventors, startups, and manufacturers about creating and launching products.
4. Networking Opportunities: Connect with hardware investors, product sellers, wholesalers, and retailers in the industry.
5. Renowned Host: Hosted by Kevin Mako, a leading product development expert and keynote speaker.