Magnetic gearboxes built for the moon? Yeah, you read that right. Bryton Praslicka started out zapping circuits in his garage as a kid and ended up engineering contactless gear systems originally meant for NASA and now they’re showing up in everything from factory robots to aerospace tech. In this episode, he breaks down how FluxWorks went from a research lab to raising \$5M to bring its sci-fi-sounding gearboxes into the real world. We talk about why “motion solutions” are bigger than gears, what it takes to scale hard tech, and how magnetic tech is changing the game for robotics and automation.

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00:00 - Bryton Praslicka Intro
01:14 - Causes of Wear and Tear in Systems
06:06 - Invention of FluxWorks Technology
09:17 - How FluxWorks' Magnetic Gear Operates
12:14 - Understanding Slippage in Technology
14:15 - Finding Value in Society through Innovation
18:17 - Deciding to Start a Company
21:39 - Tailoring Pitches for Different Audiences
23:23 - The Importance of Storytelling in Business
24:26 - Snobby Founder Moment Explained
26:25 - Insights from EnergyTechNexus
26:40 - Hiring Strategies for Startups
27:00 - Managing Older Employees Effectively
28:10 - Defining Mission, Vision, and Core Values
31:40 - Deciding on Core Values for Your Company
33:24 - Overcoming Significant Challenges in Business
37:35 - Navigating the Fundraising Journey
40:45 - Learning Fundraising Terminology
42:30 - Fundraising Beyond Texas
45:33 - Misunderstandings in Hard Tech Companies
49:24 - Legacy: What Do You Want to Be Remembered For?
51:20 - Contacting Jason for Insights
52:40 - Podcast Wrap-Up

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