The Ultimate Guide To Bootstrapping A Hardware Startup

by Adam Benzion

To save you and thousands of other aspiring hardware entrepreneurs a lot of self-inflicted pain, I created The Ultimate Guide To Bootstrapping Hardware Startups. A free online guide you can access, share with anyone and copy for your venture.  

This guide aims encourage hardware entrepreneurs with the resources, processes and tips to help you build something out of nothing. It’s a collection of knowledge from seasoned engineers, manufacturing experts, supply chain pros and proven hardware entrepreneurs I either researched or personally know from the likes of XBOX, Kindle, LifeProof, Moment, OtterBox, Highway1, HAXLR8R, Bolt, TI and Apple.

It’s a collection of resources, best practices and experiences that are invaluable for your hardware starters.

Together, we'll cover:

• Exploring - how to define your customer segment, build the right team, build a marketing requirement document, create an experience and try to figure out the real costs.
• Prototyping - I'll share a common prototyping process, how to think about hardware and software, and how to find more resources.
• Funding - Every project needs funding. I'll list the most common sources you can pursue alongside other resources. 
• Manufacture - This can be one of the most complex stages for beginners. I'll share some important points that will save you both time and money here.
• Ship - The final stage, but there are still important items to consider.

Get this guide and launch your hardware startup!