10 Product Development Mistakes Made by Entrepreneurs

In this video you’ll discover 10 of the most common mistakes made by entrepreneurs, startups, and small teams developing their first hardware product.
Some of these mistakes are technical design mistakes, and others are more business related, so there’s something here for everyone.
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[@Factory400]

These are all good points. They are mistakes that I was stuck learning the hard way.....over many years.
For those that benefit from this, take a moment to appreciate that a video like this saves you a LOT of time and therefore a LOT of money.
Enjoy your success. 😃

[@PredictableDesigns]

Thank you for sharing that!

[@free_spirit1]

Also, never EVER choose injection molding for your MVP.

[@Joshua-mu2nr]

Why's that? Cost?

[@ChiefBridgeFuser]

People think "just plastic". Really, complicated hard tool steel. Hardest and priceyest changes in enclosure.

[@rickgray]

John, your videos have been such a game changer for me. Thanks for sharing your wisdom

[@PredictableDesigns]

Awesome, thank you!

[@fati3m574]

I'm looking forward to more content, it's really practical and I'm using it all.

[@PredictableDesigns]

Great to hear, thank you!

[@j-r-hill]

Thanks for these great tips!

[@PredictableDesigns]

Glad you like them! Thanks!

[@tinu5779]

Really good points, thank you. One question: How do you do design review? In a bigger company with more than one team it is easy, just ask an other team. But what is your recommendation for very small companies?

[@PredictableDesigns]

Thanks! Just hire a good independent engineer to do the review. But ideally someone who does lots of reviews and has a specific checklist they follow.
Oh yeah, I offer design review services too:)

[@sandeshbanjara6651]

Awesome Videos John, is there a possibility for me to join your team? If there's any way to do that please point me in that direction, I feel like I can learn a lot being on your team.

[@PredictableDesigns]

That's great to hear, thank you. I'm not looking to hire any new team members (nor do I ever hire people who just randomly reach out to me). But you may want to consider joining my Hardware Academy program.
Are you looking to develop and launch your own product?