Anyone Can Print Anything | Diving Into The Cutting-Edge Technology Of 3D Printing
Finding Genius Podcast
Richard Jacobs
4.4 • 1K Ratings
🗓️ 1 June 2023
⏱️ 39 minutes
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Summary
Today we sit down with Dan Shapiro, the CEO, and Co-Founder of Glowforge. Glowforge is an iconic 3D laser printer that has the ability to create millions of products – anything from wallets and lamps to furniture.
Dan is no stranger to startup companies. Having been awarded a dozen US patents, he has been the brains behind brands like Robot Turtles, Sparkbuy, Photobucket, and more. In addition to his work in business, Dan also authored Hot Seat: The Startup CEO Guidebook, which was published by O'Reilly. He has also been featured on NPR, the Wall Street Journal, and on the front page of the New York Times…
In this episode, we cover:
- How AI is used in the 3D printing industry.
- How advertising works, and how to market products effectively.
- What makes Glowforge's laser printer unique.
- The benefits of bringing new developments to old technology.
To learn more about Dan and his work with Glowforge, click here now!
Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: http://apple.co/30PvU9C
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| 0:18.0 | Richard Jacobs has made his life's mission to find them for you. |
| 0:22.0 | He hunts down and interviews geniuses in every field. |
| 0:25.0 | Sleep science, cancer, stem cells, ketogenic diets and more. |
| 0:28.0 | Here come the geniuses. |
| 0:30.0 | This is the Finding Genius Podcast. |
| 0:32.0 | The Richard Jacobs. |
| 0:37.0 | Hello, this is Richard Jacobs with the Finding Genius Podcast. |
| 0:41.0 | Now part of the Finding Genius Foundation. |
| 0:43.0 | Let's say I have Dan Shapiro, he's the CEO and co-founder of Blow Forge. |
| 0:47.0 | They're an iconic 3D laser printer. |
| 0:49.0 | We're going to talk about a generative AI that's used in the |
| 0:52.0 | creation process of 3D printing, 3D laser printing. |
| 0:55.0 | And it's talking a bit about Dan's background and his company. |
| 0:58.0 | Thank you for coming. |
| 0:59.0 | Thank you so much for having me. |
| 1:01.0 | It's great to be here. |
| 1:02.0 | Tell me a bit about your background and how you got into 3D printing and married it with AI. |
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