Lightcone Podcast Inside The Hard Tech Startups Turning Sci-Fi Into Reality
Apr 30, 2024
Explore how hard tech startups are transforming sci-fi into reality, from satellite manufacturing innovations to sustainable aviation breakthroughs. Discover how funding strategies can be agile and cost-effective, debunking the myth that large capital is mandatory. Learn about revolutionary projects like asteroid mining and humanoid robotics. The conversation emphasizes the importance of vision, teamwork, and innovative methods to tackle challenges in the tech space, highlighting key players who are shaping the future.
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Show Commercial Traction
- Hard tech companies in YC should demonstrate commercial traction, even without revenue.
- Secure Letters of Intent (LOIs) with significant values and legitimate logos to show customer interest.
YC Works for Hard Tech
- Hard tech founders often initially believe they need substantial funding.
- YC helps them realize they can achieve significant progress with less money and in a shorter timeframe.
Prove Technical Feasibility
- Besides LOIs, demonstrate technical feasibility.
- Build a smaller-scale version of your product or achieve a smaller technical milestone.