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The Hardest Part of Hardware Is the Last Ten Percent
Lucas and Luna dive into the 'last-mile' problem of hardware startups—why getting from 90% prototype to 100% production-ready device is where most fail. They examine the case of Pebble, the smartwatch pioneer that sold 2 million units but collapsed under the weight of manufacturing defects, return rates, and cash flow. Lucas breaks down the cost of a single DOA unit, the geometry of injection molding tolerances, and why contract manufacturers charge startups a premium for low-volume runs. Luna asks whether the VC model is structurally incompatible with hardware. They also touch on…
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