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Harvard Innovation Labs Cast

06/12/13

@ Harvard Innovation Labs

SolidWorks succeeded by offering a 3D CAD system that was affordable and user-friendly, allowing engineers to make rapid design changes without the high costs associated with traditional systems.

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Harvard i-lab | Startup Secrets: Turning Products into Companies

@ Harvard Innovation Labs

Harvard i-lab | Startup Secrets: Turning Products into Companies

06/12/13

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Harvard Innovation Labs Cast

06/12/13

@ Harvard Innovation Labs

The mantra at SolidWorks was to hire well, focusing on bringing in confident individuals who could drive sales and contribute to the company culture.

Harvard Innovation Labs Cast

06/12/13

@ Harvard Innovation Labs

We built a partner system to create applications on top of SolidWorks, focusing on credibility and selecting key partners in each vertical market.

Harvard Innovation Labs Cast

06/12/13

@ Harvard Innovation Labs

The CAD market is significant, representing over $8 billion in software, as it enables engineers to prototype digitally, reducing costly mistakes in physical products.

Harvard Innovation Labs Cast

06/12/13

@ Harvard Innovation Labs

We wanted customers to have a few seats of ProE exposed to 3D while still using AutoCAD, as they were already familiar with its benefits.

Y Combinator Cast

11/15/24

@ Y Combinator

Camper allows users to create CAD designs using natural language, significantly reducing the need for mechanical engineering expertise.

Jake Dyson

04/04/23

@ ainslie + ainslie Performance People

Working with skilled engineers taught me the limits of materials and the importance of precision in manufacturing, which influenced my product designs.

Dylan Field

03/13/25

@ Y Combinator

Initially, Figma faced skepticism, but over time, it demonstrated its value and potential for collaboration among designers and engineers.

Michael Truell

06/11/25

@ Y Combinator

In the future, the physics of digital space will allow for many more options in software development, making it easier for companies to create internal tools without needing extensive engineering teams.

Michael Truell

06/11/25

@ Y Combinator

Our decision to pivot from CAD to coding was influenced by our personal interests and the realization that the existing science for 3D modeling wasn't ready for effective AI applications.