DocAndersen
There are some “startups” that have become great companies in the past couple of years. Every startup has the opportunity to be great. Great represents both the extension of their original goals (and the achievement of those) but also market presence and ultimately becoming a “real company.” Much like Pinocchio, and the desire to be a real boy, sometimes becoming a real company is harder than it should be. The first company I would like to mention is the IoT creation kit known as Littlebits. In the best sense of fairness, Littlebit was originally a company designed around children, education, and creativity, but as an adult, I find the kits fascinating.
Another startup that I thought would be extremely successful was Vaaud. Sadly they closed their doors about four months ago. Their wind meters were good, but they could not compete in the overall handheld weather market. Kestler is the company I use and prefer for handheld weather. They have done a great job creating weather systems that are useful for boaters (sailing and power) as well as hikers and others. The Kestler device I have includes an altimeter, but I use it on the boat. It does make me sometimes wonder, as the only time you care about your relative height when on the water is when you are going through locks. On the glassy sea, things are flat or vary by two-four feet (waves).
The final company I wanted to talk about today was Occipital. They, the creators of the structure sensor continue to improve the offering. They have a 3d scanner you can use with your iPad or iPhone. Or an android version as well. The ability to use Structure (the scanner) to scan 3d objects is extremely useful. The value proposition for me is that it also has the ability to scan more than 3d objects. They (Occipital) released a software application called Canvas that lets you scan rooms. When you are considering moving things around (or in my case getting rid of stuff) scanning the room first and having it digitally is extremely useful. It tells me resolutely if things will fit, without me having to move and then move back!
Three great companies, really all easy to work with as well.
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Have you ever backed a crowdfunding campaign?
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Have you ever backed a gofundme campaign?
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Are you going to have a great weekend?
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I just started a company in August. I expect to soar and fly with the big guys, if its Gods will. Sunshine`s homestead creations.
Best of luck – the reality of business is you have to dream big!
With all your expertise in technology, could I possibly hear you launch a new technology product?
If that happens, I will definitely tell everyone I know “That is the product of my best friend’s company!”
I’ve been working on a product for over a year, we are close to launching…
That’s really great news! I’ll wait patiently!
Thanks Albert. It has been a long journey so far…
Pleasure is mine, Coach.
Occipital sounds like a sweet app! The room configuration trick is something I’ve wanted for decades
I was an early backer of the product, it is well made and works really well. I was mapping my office pre-cleaning but sadly gave up both on the cleaning and the mapping.
that’s a shame: I would love to read your review on that tech…
I think I shared it on Niume two-plus years ago. May have to dust that review off and update it!
if you didn’t keep it, it’s gone now
yes, really great doc, nice post
Thanks Hamza, as always glad you liked it!
yes man, you’re welcome!
Good to know about these companies. Great collection of caps. Dustin had the same and I kept a few of his favorites. A good weekend here as the weather is getting a little more like fall slowly but surely. Rain expected so that is much needed. You have a great weekend
You have a wonderful weekend as well! So much going on the fall – plus you feel like every day you lose a little more daylight!
Yes the sunset reminds me the days are getting shorter.