The Russian Scientist and Startup Founder Crowdfunding Open Source Sleep Tracking and Body Hacking – ATK059

Wearable tech and tracking technologies are all the rage these days. Today I’m excited to bring you guys Boris Tverskoy, the Russian scientist and startup founder revolutionizing open source fitness and health trackers with BodyEcho. We chat about the state of Kickstarter, crowdfunding and where technology is taking us in the quantified self movement. If you’ve ever wanted better quality sleep or access to all your vitals your in for an awesome interview.

The BodyEcho Kickstarter Campaign

Key Crowdfunding Takeaways

  • The challenges of wearable tracking technology
  • Why open source technology is the business model of the future
  • How sleep tracking can transform peoples’ lives
  • The future of the quantified self movement
  • What to expect developing and manufacturing wearable tech products
  • Why marketing is a challenge for engineers and tech guys
  • The reason incredible inventions struggle to find crowdfunding support
  • How to use backer feedback to improve products
  • Why building an API can create a community around your company and product

Success Quotes

“The most certain way to succeed is just to try one more time.”

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Roy Morejon

Roy Morejon is the President of Enventys Partners, a leading product development, crowdfunding and ecommerce marketing agency in Charlotte, North Carolina, in charge of digital marketing strategy, client services, and agency growth.

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