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.
Interests
DesignMarketingSales
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.

Past episodes
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
My Availablity

Weekdays only from 10am to 4pm America/Toronto

Interview & Promotion
  • Guest Form
  • Pre-Interview Call
  • Share Episodes
  • Email Subscribers
My Target Audience

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

Why Join?

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.