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Financing Challenges and Support for Hardware Startups
This chapter discusses the challenges of financing a physical product and the frustrating lack of support for hardware-focused startups from venture firms. The speakers highlight the importance of success stories like Oculus to change investors' perspectives. They also discuss aligning incentives around product longevity and the resistance faced in easy repairs limiting new purchases.