A business-minded builder who uncovers how breakthrough products create breakthrough companies.
Forever exploring how innovation fuels growth; not just in revenue, but in impact.
DeAndre Harakas has hosted 15 Episodes.
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From Zambia to Zipp and the Future of Mobility with Andy Ording
June 30th, 2025 | Season 2 | 1 hr 2 mins
In this episode of The Hardtech Podcast, Andy Ording, former CEO of Zipp Wheels and co-founder of Fundraiser Capital, shares his journey from building one of the most iconic brands in cycling to investing in the future of micromobility. The conversation explores the challenges of scaling hardtech, the grit required to survive near failure, and the importance of people over technology in both startups and venture investing.
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The Future of AI in Engineering with Troy Kelly
June 23rd, 2025 | Season 2 | 44 mins 21 secs
In this episode of The Hardtech Podcast, the hosts discuss the evolution of AI in software development and its implications for engineering. They explore the importance of proper prompting, the role of AI in enhancing junior developers' learning, and the security challenges posed by AI technologies. The conversation also touches on building successful service businesses and the future of AI in engineering, emphasizing the need for quality and delivery in a competitive landscape.
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The Intersection of Sports and Technology with HOOPTEQ
June 16th, 2025 | Season 2 | 49 mins 58 secs
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In this episode of The Hardtech Podcast, we speak with Eric Roberson, founder and CEO of HOOPTEQ, about the innovative basketball training technology designed to make elite training accessible to youth athletes.