#29: Tim Skapek (Duke) - On selling to customers who were initially less likely to adopt new tech
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How did Protect3d come to be? And how does Tim approach selling to customers that might be less likely to adopt new tech?
Tim is a recent Duke grad who studied Mechanical Engineering. Hailing from Dallas, TX, he is the cofounder and CTO of Protect3d (https://www.protect3dpads.com/), a startup that leverages 3D technology to create anatomical precise protective devices for athletics. So far, they’ve created products for 9 total athletic programs and 90+ athletes across the country, as well as an iOS app to be used by athletic trainers to capture 3D scans from an iPad. They have won 3 grants so far, highlighted by the 2020 NFL 1st and Future Grand Prize for Innovations in Athlete Health and Player Safety, and have also closed a pre-seed round of fundraising from friends and family.
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