Many of the people who email me from the defense side talk about the “YKK LOBBY!” Even at AUSA, someone screamed, “Bring down the YKK lobby!” Everyone tells me YKK® dominates zipper procurement. I think this is why I’m having such a tough time obtaining federal funding for something EVERYRead More…
Month: October 2018
“Pitch it like a Semiconductor!”
So… I was practicing my pitch in front of a bunch of some people who were asked to destroy my dreams or appease my pain. It was OK. By now, I’m pretty good at pitching. But, I still have/had trouble with relating what zipper technology truly means for the world.Read More…
My Perspective: Techstars Cleveland Report
So, I’m participating in this event next week where I get on stage with people I largely have tried to avoid for my entire startup career. CLE people tell me the scene is changing and actually this Techstars report gives me even more hope. I think I may try toRead More…
SBIR A16-062…Breaking it Down
Disclaimer: Army lab workers/researchers are supposed to be PUBLIC SERVANTS. Yet, it is challenging to obtain support from them for stuff the public is asking me for. If you don’t like my words here then please work to change that. Natick especially has a history of wrongdoing among small businessesRead More…
AUSA 2018!
Zipr Shift exhibited at AUSA in the Innovator’s Corner last week. Zipr Shift has soooo much interest from Army contractors. Army Labs are probably still trying to get around our IP and make a better closure than this, however…haha. NEGATIVE (-ish) Feedback we got from AUSA fromRead More…
Sustainable, Reclosable, Washable Packages
Sand bags Bank bags Storage bags Bulk bags Tote bags …and more. We’re making them all easier to open and close. We have been for almost a full year now! No LOUD toothed fastener or hook and loop. Just sustainable, washable bliss in packaging. Just the ease of use youRead More…