Jason Lim, Founder of Instruo, discusses building a successful company in the eurorack world. They explore team dynamics, collaboration, and the nature of design. The episode also touches on the music of the mushroom, parental support, and a journey from guitar to electronic music production.
Transition from music to electronic sound design through hardware skills.
Process of designing modular audio instruments and understanding analog circuits.
Focus on collaboration, fair profit distribution, and nurturing team spirit in business practices.
Deep dives
Packing for a Trip to Berlin and Anticipation for Superbooth Event
Preparing for a trip to Berlin with a checklist including passport, undies, and excitement for the Superbooth event. Despite the challenge of leaving family for 10 days, the love for Berlin, its pace, people, food, and Superbooth event is evident. The podcast looks forward to an interview with Jason from Instrowo, highlighting his innovative modular designs and Scottish background.
Journey from Musical Creativity to Electronic Engineering
Transition from musical interests in metal bands and guitar playing to exploring electronics through soldering, modifying guitars, and learning to use Arduino and Raspberry Pi. The podcast details the journey from playing in bands to designing and assembling audio modules, showcasing a shift towards electronic sound design and analog circuits.
Learning Hardware and Software Development Skills
The journey of learning hardware and software development skills for designing modular audio instruments. From breadboarding early designs to using EagleCAD for schematic and board layouts, the speaker dives into the process of understanding analog circuits, schematic reading, and translating designs into real-world functional modules.
Collaborative Design and Ethical Business Practices
Incorporating collaboration and ethical business practices in module design and distribution. The podcast discusses revenue-sharing models for co-designed modules, honoring original creators like Emily K, and fostering an open dialogue among collaborators for fair profit distribution and ensuring a cohesive team dynamic.
Balancing Workload, Skill Sharing, and Team Spirit
Maintaining a balanced workload, developing skills, and nurturing team spirit within the company. The importance of equitable profit-sharing, maintaining an open conversation among team members, and promoting a collaborative and supportive work environment to enhance creativity and productivity within the company.