Encase, Innovate and Adapt with Steve Lilley of Protospace.

In this episode of the Grit Daily Startup Show, host Phillip Lanos sits down with Steve Lilley, the co-founder of Protocase, to dive into the world of aerospace and defense navigation equipment enclosures. Steve shares the challenges his company faced in sourcing small quantities of these critical components and how Protocase was born out of necessity to address these issues. The conversation explores the importance of meeting stringent certification and documentation requirements in the aerospace and defense sectors, including compliance with international traffic and arms regulations and data security protection. Steve also discusses the concept of "mass custom," which combines the efficiency of mass production with the flexibility of custom work, and how this approach is revolutionizing product development. Leadership development, AI integration, and the balance between speed and safety in product development are also key topics. The episode wraps up with a discussion on the promotion of Steve's company and the impact of physical work in today's digital world. Join Phillip and Steve for a fascinating conversation on innovation, adaptation, and the future of manufacturing in high-stakes industries.

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