22 episodes

Ever wonder how a radically open-source company can be successful? Why do most companies live long enough to watch the hero become the villain? Sit back and relax as your hosts, Stephen and Lucian, cover some of the latest tech stories as well as interview people from hobbyists to CEOs as we discover the best and most interesting ways to succeed in today's world.
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Open Hardware Manufacturing Podcast Opulo

    • Technology
    • 5.0 • 7 Ratings

Ever wonder how a radically open-source company can be successful? Why do most companies live long enough to watch the hero become the villain? Sit back and relax as your hosts, Stephen and Lucian, cover some of the latest tech stories as well as interview people from hobbyists to CEOs as we discover the best and most interesting ways to succeed in today's world.
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    Ep. 21 - Incorporating Community Feedback

    Ep. 21 - Incorporating Community Feedback

    Trying to find the best way to incorporate community feedback can be tough, especially when that feedback is criticism. You have to be the director of your project's path, know where it has to go, and be opinionated. You have to assume they mean well in their criticism and you need to really show off the work that was done when a community member adds something to the project.

    To find out more about what we do, check out Opulo.io
    To see everything else we do, including social media, check out Opulo.start.page
    Blog post mentioned in this episode: "We Don't Do That Here" by Aja Hammerly
    O.H.M. Podcast Merch is now here!
    Intro song:
    Complicate Ya - Otis McDonald (Creative Commons Attribution License)Ad song:
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    • 59 min
    Ep. 20 - Leasing a Space

    Ep. 20 - Leasing a Space

    When do you decide to sign a commercial real estate lease? Do you truly need one? These are challenging questions, but in this episode, we're here to help. Stephen and Lucian will walk you through what's acceptable, what's not, what factors to consider, what could be deal breakers, and all the other aspects of this decision. Getting this right is crucial, and there's a lot to consider. We hope to help you make this decision a little bit easier with this episode.
    To find out more about what we do, check out Opulo.io
    To see everything else we do, including social media, check out Opulo.start.page
    O.H.M. Podcast Merch is now here!
    Intro song:
    Complicate Ya - Otis McDonald (Creative Commons Attribution License)

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    • 1 hr 31 min
    Ep. 19 - Cost Downs (Reducing Costs in Your Supply Chain)

    Ep. 19 - Cost Downs (Reducing Costs in Your Supply Chain)

    What is the process of reducing costs in your supply chain without making your product worse? This is a tricky subject and needs to be handled with care. Luckily for you, we have already gone through this many times and can help you successfully cost down your supply chain by helping you find another way to potentially save money and what to look for when picking a vendor. We also give advice on what things you should choose to cost down and more. Learn what we did to get better pricing without sacrificing the quality of our product in this episode of the O.H.M. Podcast!
    To find out more about what we do, check out Opulo.io
    To see everything else we do, including social media, check out Opulo.start.page
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    O.H.M. Podcast Merch is now here!
    Intro song:
    Complicate Ya - Otis McDonald (Creative Commons Attribution License)Ad song:
    Forever Young - Otis McDonald (Creative Commons Attribution License)
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    • 1 hr 9 min
    Ep. 18 - How to Write a PRD (Product Requirement Document)

    Ep. 18 - How to Write a PRD (Product Requirement Document)

    Ever wondered if your product is truly worth the time and effort to bring it to market? How can you ensure your product resonates with your target audience? This episode delves into the significance of a PRD, discussing how it can pave the way for your product's success from the very beginning.
    To find out more about what we do, check out Opulo.io
    To see everything else we do, including social media, check out Opulo.start.page
    Google Podcast is gone! Check out this link for other sources where you can listen to us.
    O.H.M. Podcast Merch is now here!
    Intro song:
    Complicate Ya - Otis McDonald (Creative Commons Attribution License)
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    • 51 min
    Ep. 17 - Do's and Don'ts of Naming Your Company

    Ep. 17 - Do's and Don'ts of Naming Your Company

    A few years ago, we chose to rebrand our company and open source project. From talking with lawyers to pitching awful name ideas, this was not an easy process. We get into the list of potential names, and how Opulo might have been named Crabapple Industries.
    To find out more about what we do, check out Opulo.io
    To see everything else we do, including social media, check out Opulo.start.page
    Don't forget that Google Podcast is going away in a few days! We will not be on YouTube Music, so you may want to check out this link for other sources where you can listen to us.
    O.H.M. Podcast Merch is now here!
    Intro song:
    Complicate Ya - Otis McDonald (Creative Commons Attribution License)Forever Young - Otis McDonald (Creative Commons Attribution License)

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    • 1 hr 2 min
    Ep. 16 - Open Hardware with Thea Flowers

    Ep. 16 - Open Hardware with Thea Flowers

    In this episode, we sit down with Thea Flowers, a huge advocate for open source who has done many things to be a beacon of light for others who believe in open source and open hardware as well.
    From running her own open-hardware synthesizer company to working at Google, Thea has contributed to many big projects and has even been a paid musician. She really has done it all. Oh, and did we mention she is the president of OSHWA? She is very impressive yet too humble to admit it. We hope you enjoy learning about Thea Flowers as much as we did!
    Thea's Blog
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    Links to what we do and our social media can be found here: https://opulo.start.page/

    References in this episode:Robin Williams Commercial'Working in Public' by Nadia Eghbal
    Intro song:Complicate Ya - Otis McDonald (Creative Commons Attribution License)
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    • 1 hr 25 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
7 Ratings

7 Ratings

Paul Phillips1 ,

The best podcast I’ve seen on open source hardware.

Stephen and Lucian give such relevant insight into the ins and out of running an open source hardware project. When you listen to them, you feel like you’re getting golden advice. It’s not just what works, it’s about the things that went wrong and how they adapt and get even better.

sircastor ,

Great Information!

Stephen and Lucian share the how’s and why’s they’re discovered as a hardware startup and it’s very interesting material. I am looking forward to more

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