Backing Hardtech: A VC’s Perspective with Dipalo Ventures

Consumer

50 min.

Introduction

They dive deep into what makes building in hard tech so different from the high cost of mistakes to the critical importance of user validation before a single part is built. The conversation explores why founders must clearly articulate why their product should exist, and how great ideas are only as strong as their execution.

You’ll also hear honest insights about what investors really look for, the long road to market, and why collaboration across founders, engineers, and capital partners is the only way to win in this space.

If you're building or backing real-world innovation, this episode is a must.

Introduction

They dive deep into what makes building in hard tech so different from the high cost of mistakes to the critical importance of user validation before a single part is built. The conversation explores why founders must clearly articulate why their product should exist, and how great ideas are only as strong as their execution.

You’ll also hear honest insights about what investors really look for, the long road to market, and why collaboration across founders, engineers, and capital partners is the only way to win in this space.

If you're building or backing real-world innovation, this episode is a must.

Introduction

They dive deep into what makes building in hard tech so different from the high cost of mistakes to the critical importance of user validation before a single part is built. The conversation explores why founders must clearly articulate why their product should exist, and how great ideas are only as strong as their execution.

You’ll also hear honest insights about what investors really look for, the long road to market, and why collaboration across founders, engineers, and capital partners is the only way to win in this space.

If you're building or backing real-world innovation, this episode is a must.

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Last updated on

Sep 27, 2025