The Engineering Entrepreneur Podcast

How to be a Great Leader – Darby Vannier – Ep 146 Darby Vannier has over 20 years of experience as a seasoned leader adept at building and growing organizations. As a president & CEO of an indispensable leadership group, he excels as an executive coach, consultant, and speaker. Number one tip: As you start to lead people, don't underestimate the impact you're having. Because you may be having the impact that you have no idea that's actually happening. Contact info: Beindispensible.com LinkedIn ... The Engineering Entrepreneur Podcast is produced by Scott Tarcy, president of CADdesignhelp.com. You can reach me at info@caddesignhelp.com. You can download it here on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-engineering-entrepreneur-podcast/id1141757951 Or directly on my site at CADdesignhelp.com Follow me on Twitter and Instagram: @caddesignhelp Please like and subscribe to my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@caddesignhelp Thanks, Scott Tarcy

Francis is an Engineering Leadership Coach who helps CTOs and VPs of Engineering at scaling tech startups nurture amazing work cultures and high-performance teams that build products and services that delight their customers. Number one tip: If you are a staff engineer or have technical position: remember whenever are acting with someone they are a human too, you will have more empathy. Contact info: Francis Lacoste - The VPE Coach LinkedIn Career Clarity Checklist ... The Engineering Entrepreneur Podcast is produced by Scott Tarcy, President of CADdesignhelp.com. You can reach me at info@caddesignhelp.com. You can download it here on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-engineering-entrepreneur-podcast/id1141757951 Or directly on my site at CADdesignhelp.com Follow me on Twitter and Instagram: @caddesignhelp Please like and subscribe to my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@caddesignhelp Thanks, Scott Tarcy

Dan Simpkins is the Chief Executive Officer and one of the two founding partners of Dwellwell Analytics, Inc. The company has developed an IoT SaaS product that helps protect residential real estate assets by identifying maintenance issues before they become costly and disruptive Dan’s company Hillcrest created the original 3D mouse for smart TV’s. He went from there to his new company Dwellwell which makes diagnostic sensors for homes. Number One Tip: Don’t let convention wisdom get you down, like “that’s a crazy idea”. The 10 laws of the entrepreneur. You have to go over the line to see the line. Early on, an entrepreneur should seek mentors. Contact Info: Linkedin: Dan Simpkins https://dwellwell.ai/ ... The Engineering Entrepreneur Podcast is produced by Scott Tarcy, President of CADdesignhelp.com. You can reach me at info@caddesignhelp.com. You can download it here on iTunes: Engineering Entrepreneur Podcast Or directly on my site at CADdesignhelp.com Follow me on Twitter and Instagram: @caddesignhelp Please like and subscribe to my YouTube channel. Thanks, Scott Tarcy

Innovative Insoles and Shoe Inserts – Tom Smoot, Jr. – Ep 143 Tom founded Lift and Shift Foundation and most recently Project Biotech that aim to improve the lives of others. He's also a graduate student and a former army veteran with a personal story of resilience. The Lift and Shift foundation is a non-profit who help veterans shift from military to civilian life through science and technology. Project Biotech is a business that makes custom Orthotics and targeted nutrition plans to fight foot pain and diabetic symptoms. Number One Tip: You can’t do everything yourself and don’t be afraid to ask for help. Contact Information: https://www.weliftandshift.org https://projectbiotech.co .. The Engineering Entrepreneur Podcast is produced by Scott Tarcy, President of CADdesignhelp.com. You can reach me at info@caddesignhelp.com

Jessie is the co-founder and CEO of KittyCAD. KittyCAD is a new CAD software that will have both your normal graphical interface but also the ability to code directly. This solves a common problem in CAD of both slow workflow and having to fix failed features, like fillets. I have been there many times! Make sure to check out this episode. I can wait for Jessie and her team to finish the product. Number One Tip: Do what you love. Contact Information: https://twitter.com/jessfraz Kittycad.io The Engineering Entrepreneur Podcast is produced by Scott Tarcy, President of CADdesignhelp.com. You can reach me at info@caddesignhelp.com

Greg’s background is in medicine, but he has been passionate about wine since his first sip of a vintage wine in Napa at age 16. He received his Master of Science in Medical Engineering and a Bachelor of Science in Nuclear Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. I’m not a wine guy, but the history of why wine is bottled in glass and the size of the bottle is interesting. We discuss all of that and why Coravin solves many of the problems of storing wine after it has been opened. Number One Tip: The best inventions come from meeting an unmet need. And you need to know whether you want to be an inventor or an entrepreneur. Contact Information: DM him on X and Instagram: Gregatcoravin The Engineering Entrepreneur Podcast is produced by Scott Tarcy, President of CADdesignhelp.com. You can reach me at info@caddesignhelp.com.

Latest Technology News – David Mantey – Ep 140 David is the Editorial Director of Digital Media at Industrial Media, a publishing company that owns some of the most recognized websites in the manufacturing industry. These include Industrial Equipment News, Manufacturing Business Technology, Manufacturing.net, and Food Manufacturing. David has an interesting job, and we talk about how he got started, how he finds out about the latest news, and some good stories he’s written. Top Tip: Focus on constant improvement Contact Information: David Mantey Editorial Director, Digital Media Today in Manufacturing podcast: https://www.ien.com/podcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-mantey/ Design & Development Today: https://www.designdevelopmenttoday.com/ Twitter: @djamesmanny The Engineering Entrepreneur Podcast is produced by Scott Tarcy, President of CADdesignhelp.com. You can reach me at info@caddesignhelp.com.

Particle41 – Ben Johnson – Ep 139 Ben is the CEO & Founder of Particle41, a development firm providing businesses with integral support on application development, data science, and DevOps projects. I learned some new things in this episode. Devops is platform engineering. For example, his team created a training program on the Oculus headset. The training program was for safety training for operating a forklift. We discussed raising capital. Start with angel investors in your community. Lastly, we discussed personal productivity and AI. Top Tip: Just get up and do it. Contact info: Ben@particle41.com

Pam Hurley is founder and president of Hurley Write, Inc. She helps corporations fix the writing problems that are costing them time & money. Everyone must write papers in high school and college (write 10 pages on subject X) but in the real world this is not how it works. In the business world, the importance of writing is clear communication. For example, I write SOP’s (standard operating procedures) for most processes in my business. This makes it easy to train a new employee. Number one tip: Plan for good writing. Contact info: Pam Hurley, PhD President 910-233-7670 Hurley Write, Inc. www.hurleywrite.com https://www.engineeringcareeraccelerator.com/engineeringentrepreneur The Engineering Entrepreneur Podcast is produced by Scott Tarcy, President of CADdesignhelp.com. You can reach me at info@caddesignhelp.com

Brian Kobus is the southeast Business Development Manager for Universal Robots based out of Charlotte, NC. I personally met Brian during a demonstration he was running with a robot. He showed us a simple pick and place example of the robot moving a block from one area to another The UR robot is easy to program. No code is needed. When it comes to repetitive tasks, getting a robot can pay for itself very quickly. In addition to labor savings, robots do not need bathroom breaks, time off and do not make mistakes. Number one tip Don’t be intimidated by robotics, once you learn it the next project will be a lot easier Contact: bko@universal-robots.com https://www.engineeringcareeraccelerator.com/engineeringentrepreneur The Engineering Entrepreneur Podcast is produced by Scott Tarcy, President of CADdesignhelp.com. You can reach me at info@caddesignhelp.com

Aaron Moncur is the founder of Pipeline Design & Engineering. aron has a similar background to me where he worked as a design engineer first before starting his company. He worked designing medical devices. His company specializes in making custom manufacturing equipment. He’s learned (like me) that trading time for money has limited scalability so he has gotten into creating products. His first one is a threaded detail installer. Aaron also has a podcast. Check it out, it’s called “Being an Engineer” Number one tip: be nice to people. Everything we do, its all about relationships Contact: Linkedin Today’s Episode is Sponsored by MFG.com Are you an engineer or designer looking for reliable and skilled manufacturers to bring your designs to life? MFG.com, the world’s largest online manufacturing marketplace, connects you with over 10,000 suppliers across the globe. Browse the directory, or submit a Request for Quote and receive an average of 4 quotes from US suppliers. MFG provides access to a wide range of manufacturing capabilities, including precision machining, injection molding, and 3D printing, so you can find the right supplier for your specific project needs. Signing up for MFG.com is quick and free, and gives you the ability to manufacture your engineering designs efficiently and effectively. So why wait? Sign up for MFG.com today and take your engineering and design projects to the next level. Again, Visit MFG.com to sign up today. The Engineering Entrepreneur Podcast is produced by Scott Tarcy, President of CADdesignhelp.com. You can reach me at info@caddesignhelp.com Itunes link https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/engineering-entrepreneur-podcast/id1141757951?mt=2 website link http://caddesignhelp.com/podcast/

Jim worked his career in Public Relations. His company was out of Singapore, and he sold that business a few years ago. How he runs the Unnoticed Entrepreneur Podcast. We talked about how you can increase brand awareness for your company. The main ways you can do this are to create engaging social media posts that educate the viewer and the other way is to make sure you are authentic. Your posts need to inform, educate or inspire. Number one tip: Make yourself available. Contact info: https://www.jimajames.com/ Today’s Episode is Sponsored by MFG.com Are you an engineer or designer looking for reliable and skilled manufacturers to bring your designs to life? MFG.com, the world’s largest online manufacturing marketplace, connects you with over 10,000 suppliers across the globe. Browse the directory, or submit a Request for Quote and receive an average of 4 quotes from US suppliers. MFG provides access to a wide range of manufacturing capabilities, including precision machining, injection molding, and 3D printing, so you can find the right supplier for your specific project needs. Signing up for MFG.com is quick and free, and gives you the ability to manufacture your engineering designs efficiently and effectively. So why wait? Sign up for MFG.com today and take your engineering and design projects to the next level. Again, Visit MFG.com to sign up today. The Engineering Entrepreneur Podcast is produced by Scott Tarcy, President of CADdesignhelp.com. You can reach me at info@caddesignhelp.com

J.D. Houvener is the founder of Bold Patents, a law firm for startups and inventors to get their patents. He also has his own podcast, The Bold Patents Show, which is in its second season. He has a background working for Boeing as an engineer before starting his law firm. We talked about how important it is to write your provisional patent the right way, which is talking about the novel aspects of your invention. We talked about an example of how JD’s company helped an inventor with a fish lure product. Don’t be afraid of infringement on your patent. If people are trying to copy you then you have a great product. Number one tip: Make sure to get an experienced patent lawyer on your side from the beginning of your invention process. Contact info: www.BOLDIP.com Today’s Episode is Sponsored by MFG.com Are you an engineer or designer looking for reliable and skilled manufacturers to bring your designs to life? MFG.com, the world’s largest online manufacturing marketplace, connects you with over 10,000 suppliers across the globe. Browse the directory, or submit a Request for Quote and receive an average of 4 quotes from US suppliers. MFG provides access to a wide range of manufacturing capabilities, including precision machining, injection molding, and 3D printing, so you can find the right supplier for your specific project needs. Signing up for MFG.com is quick and free, and gives you the ability to manufacture your engineering designs efficiently and effectively. So why wait? Sign up for MFG.com today and take your engineering and design projects to the next level. Again, Visit MFG.com to sign up today. The Engineering Entrepreneur Podcast is produced by Scott Tarcy, President of CADdesignhelp.com. You can reach me at info@caddesignhelp.com

Barry Coziahr is a serial entrepreneur and co-founder of Freetime.Solutions, a virtual personnel agency that helps small businesses, one-man-band entrepreneurs and professionals build a powerhouse team of virtual assistants. I personally have a lot of experience with virtual assistants. I have been using them for years now to free up my time and scale my business. Number one tip Take the time to train people, get some help so you can expand your business. Contact info: https://www.freetime.solutions/downloads barry@teambuilders.agency Today’s Episode is Sponsored by MFG.com Are you an engineer or designer looking for reliable and skilled manufacturers to bring your designs to life? MFG.com, the world’s largest online manufacturing marketplace, connects you with over 10,000 suppliers across the globe. Browse the directory, or submit a Request for Quote and receive an average of 4 quotes from US suppliers. MFG provides access to a wide range of manufacturing capabilities, including precision machining, injection molding, and 3D printing, so you can find the right supplier for your specific project needs. Signing up for MFG.com is quick and free, and gives you the ability to manufacture your engineering designs efficiently and effectively. So why wait? Sign up for MFG.com today and take your engineering and design projects to the next level. Again, Visit MFG.com to sign up today. The Engineering Entrepreneur Podcast is produced by Scott Tarcy, President of CADdesignhelp.com. You can reach me at info@caddesignhelp.com

Exponential Theory – Aaron Bare – Ep 132 Aaron Bare is a bestselling author and speaker on the topic of exponential theory. He helps businesses grow at an exponential rate instead of a linear rate. Large companies tend to think that 10% annual growth is good. But Aaron argues that this mentality limits you and prevents exponential growth. We talked in depth about how emerging technologies are changing the world. We talked in depth about Artificial Intelligence. Number one tip The biggest opportunity is to think bigger about the problem you are solving. Contact info Aaronbare.com XMBA.io Today’s Episode is Sponsored by MFG.com and Shapeways Are you an engineer or designer looking for reliable and skilled manufacturers to bring your designs to life? MFG.com, the world’s largest online manufacturing marketplace, connects you with over 10,000 suppliers across the globe. Browse the directory, or submit a Request for Quote and receive an average of 4 quotes from US suppliers. MFG provides access to a wide range of manufacturing capabilities, including precision machining, injection molding, and 3D printing, so you can find the right supplier for your specific project needs. Signing up for MFG.com is quick and free, and gives you the ability to manufacture your engineering designs efficiently and effectively. So why wait? Sign up for MFG.com today and take your engineering and design projects to the next level. Again, Visit MFG.com to sign up today. The Engineering Entrepreneur Podcast is produced by Scott Tarcy, President of CADdesignhelp.com. You can reach me at info@caddesignhelp.com Itunes link https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/engineering-entrepreneur-podcast/id1141757951?mt=2 website link http://caddesignhelp.com/podcast/

Michael Bogue is the brand manager of Benro Tripods in the US. He has a wide-ranging background from his current role managing tripods and lighting in the US, to his start in the photo business with DJI and drones. We talked about Benro’s newest product, Theta. It is a smart, modular travel tripod with auto-leveling, an auto-lock QR ring, and more. They launched a Kickstarter and it has already raised 2.5 million dollars. Number one tip: He does photography for his job, get out there and take as many photos as you can Contact info BenroUSA.com Reach out on Kickstarter The Engineering Entrepreneur Podcast is produced by Scott Tarcy, President of CADdesignhelp.com. You can reach me at info@caddesignhelp.com

Sean, CEO, and Co-Founder of Helios are on a mission to empower stakeholders with comprehensive and actionable information around tonal analytics. Helios is pioneering speech analytics for Wall Street. They have saved investors MILLIONS by eliminating tone deafness to increase confidence in trading decisions. They are the first and only company doing this in finance. We discuss how tonal nuances, emotional analytics, and insights can lead to hidden issues that may not be clear. Number one tip: You can make a lot of progress with a small budget. Very lean to get prototypes out there and talk to people. If you have a small budget, go talk to hedge funds Contact info: sean@helioslife.enterprises Do you want to quit your job and be an entrepreneur? Click here: http://eepurl.com/iiWiAH Need help with your product design? Click here: Caddesignehelp.com

David Rose is an MIT lecturer, inventor, and five-time entrepreneur, who draws on culture, design, travel, and music to envision future products and businesses sparked by the next generation of technology. His last book, Enchanted Objects, is the definitive book on designing the Internet of Things. David wrote the seminal patent on photo sharing, founded an AI company focused on computer vision, and was VP of Vision Technology at Warby Parker. He is known for translating complex technologies into delightfully intuitive new products and consulting with businesses on how to thrive during digital disruption. We had an in-depth conversation about how augmented reality can be implemented, especially in boat navigation. Number one tip: Try to be a lead user Contact info: https://www.supersight.world/ David.rose@supersight.world

The Instafloss Invention – Eli Packouz – Ep 128 Eli is the inventor of Instafloss, the world's first 10 second floss. I love invention episodes because we cover topics from engineering to marketing. We talked in detail about how Eli came up with the idea, how he validated it was something people wanted, and how he engineered it. Eli worked with experts like dentists to create the ideal design. The product had a successful Kickstarter campaign. You can pre order it here: https://instafloss.com/products/the-10-second-instafloss Number one tip: You have to partner with people who know the stuff you don’t. For Eli that was dentists. You can pay consultants or give equity. Clause – Make sure they do what they need to do or they don’t get the equity. Want to be very careful with equity partners. How do you convince someone to work for equity – if its truly a good idea they will be on board Contact info: https://instafloss.com/ This week’s episode is Sponsored by Onshape . Onshape is the only cloud-native product development platform featuring professional-grade CAD and data management. With Onshape you no longer need an expensive workstation - all of the heavy lifting is done in the cloud - things like rendering and creating large assemblies can be done on inexpensive devices Onshape is a professional tool like Solidworks. It was actually created by the same founders as Solidworks. I have used Onshape and if feels just like Solidworks, with all the same commands. So if you are a current Solidworks user, it’s a very easy transition. I highly recommend the engineers and product developers listening to consider using Onshape for their business You can try it for free at Onshape.pro/EngineeringEntrepreneurPodcast or click the link in the description

Ravi Kurani is the CEO and founder of Sutro, which is a water chemistry monitor company. He grew up working for his dad who owned pool supply stores. He went to college for a mechanical engineering degree and after school worked for NASA. He left NASA to start his company Sutro. We discuss the entire series of steps he took to bring his company to life. From idea validation, to prototyping, to manufacturing and funding. Number one tip: Lessons learned: as a founder your number one focus is managing risk. Across employees, investors, across customers. 2nd thing: your most important resource is people. Contact info: Email: hello@mysutro.com