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In this episode, host Amir speaks with Keenan Wyrobek, Co-founder and CTO of Zipline. They discuss the challenges and design choices involved in managing the intersection of hardware and software for Zipline's mission-critical product. They also dive into the unique product that Zipline offers and the mission driving their work. Tune in to gain insights into the world of hardware and software integration and the importance of building a strong team.

Highlights:

[00:01:27] Zipline's unique product and mission.

[00:06:18] Expired medicine in warehouses.

[00:07:38] The journey of starting.

[00:10:14] Bumps in the road.

[00:13:05] Hiring for principles.

[00:16:18] Evaluating team fit and performance.

[00:20:35] New product exploration and iteration.

[00:23:31] Flying in stormy weather.

[00:28:19] Simplifying architectural design.

[00:29:04] A holy grail.

[00:32:17] What matters to the customer?

Guest:

Keenan Wyrobek is co-founder and head of product and engineering at Zipline, the world\u2019s first drone delivery service whose focus is delivering life-saving medicine to the most difficult-to-reach places on earth. Prior to Zipline, Keenan was a co-founder and director of the Personal Robotics Program at Willow Garage. He was involved in launching and growing the Robot Operating System (ROS) and shipping PR2, the first personal robot for software R&D. Keenan has spent years delivering high-tech products to market across a range of fields, including consumer electronics, sportswear, and medical robotics.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keenanwyrobek/

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