

Dan Shapiro On Selling His Last Company To Google And Now Raising $130 Million To 3D Laser Print Your Ideas
Sep 24, 2023
Dan Shapiro, founder of Glowforge, discusses his upbringing in academia, his journey from Microsoft to startups, creating a STEM board game, and the birth of Glowforge. He also talks about the business model of Glowforge, reflections on the entrepreneurial journey, and offers advice for starting a business.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
Dan Shapiro's Upbringing and Early Interests in Science and Engineering
02:35 • 2min
From Microsoft to Startups
04:06 • 23min
Creating a STEM board game and the birth of Glowforge
26:52 • 5min
Glowforge: Empowering Creativity and Accessibility
31:31 • 5min
Reflections on the Entrepreneurial Journey and Advice for Starting a Business
36:42 • 3min