From Zero to B-Samples: A Founder's Story

Jun 4, 2025

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An interview on the grueling path from a prototype to shipping validated B-samples. A story of resilience, pivots, and disciplined execution.

Every deep tech founder knows the "darkest moment"—a failed test, shrinking runway, and the immense pressure to deliver. This is the crucible where companies are made or broken. Our role is to be an embedded partner during this phase, providing both tactical and psychological support.

We work with founders to ruthlessly prioritize the single goal of shipping a validated B-sample to a tier-one customer. This means cutting nice-to-haves and focusing the entire team on the core deliverable. Getting that sample out the door is the inflection point that validates the technology, reignites momentum, and proves to the world that you're a doer, not just a dreamer.

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