In this episode, we cover Charles' background teaching at NASA, pursuing a career in engineering and starting Charles Simon. We cover high-quality luggage, and the shift to watch accessories then explore the challenges faced in the luxury market. The conversation covers the challenges of brand recognition, the function-first design approach, material selection, client culture and product value. I loved speaking with Charles, and if you like geeking out on engineering details, you will too!
The Wood Article - https://charles-simon.com/blogs/journal/log-drive
More about Charles Simon - https://charles-simon.com/
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Information
- Show
- FrequencyUpdated Semiweekly
- PublishedJanuary 7, 2026 at 4:25 AM UTC
- Length37 min
- Episode2
- RatingClean
