In this episode of the Be Helpful Podcast, we sit down with Ravi Kurani, the founder of Sutro, a water testing robot company. Ravi shares the fascinating story of how Sutro got started, emphasizing the value of local startup and networking events like Google Startup Weekend. He dives into the rules of prototyping when building a product and the importance of validating your idea based on first principles. Ravi also discusses building a team and raising capital through a hardware accelerator, highlighting his first two hires and their focus on product development. Join us as we explore how to find customers, specifically those who have pools. Tune in for valuable insights into the world of hardware startups and water testing technology.
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kuraniravi
Webpage: https://mysutro.com
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