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Eric Migicovsky, Founder, Pebble & Beeper
Feb 26, 2025
Eric Migicovsky, the visionary founder behind Pebble and Beeper, takes us through his groundbreaking foray into smartwatches, highlighting Pebble's incredible Kickstarter success. He shares fascinating anecdotes about the transition from iPhone to BlackBerry and the hurdles faced in the competitive tech landscape. Miguel reflects on the bittersweet rise and fall of Pebble, navigating venture debt pitfalls, and emphasizes the resilience and teamwork needed in startups. He also hints at the motivation behind his latest venture, Beeper.
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- Eric Migicovsky's journey with Pebble highlights the necessity of addressing specific user needs to drive innovation in tech products.
- The transformative success of Pebble's Kickstarter campaign demonstrates the power of crowdfunding as an alternative to traditional funding sources.
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The Origins of Pebble
The idea for Pebble was born out of a personal problem faced by Eric Michikowski while he was studying in the Netherlands. He envisioned a device that could notify him of incoming calls and texts without needing to take his phone from his pocket, especially while biking. This led to the creation of a prototype smartwatch, which he developed using Arduino and screens from older smartphones. Ultimately, Pebble's success stemmed from addressing a specific user need at a time when smartwatches were not yet mainstream.
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