Two Margaritas and a $750,000 Laser: Jim Belosic on Building SendCutSend in Reno
Jim Belosic calls himself "a dumb software guy that thought I could outsmart manufacturing." He needed one-off parts for his car projects, got about 100 "no quotes" from local shops, and decided the problem was worth solving himself. He talked his wife into a $750,000 laser over two margaritas, and SendCutSend was born as a hobby that only needed to cover the machine payment.
Recorded live at Reno Startup Week 2026, Jim and host Doug Erwin, Chief Innovation Officer at Northern NV Now, cover:
- Why low expectations are the best way to start a business
- The surprise Boeing order that told him…
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