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Ep. 35: Retro Tech ft. Kori Fuerst


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This week Daisy and Francis are joined by Kori Fuerst, co-founder of Retrospekt, a consumer electronics company specialising in reviving retro tech for a new generation.

Retrospekt: https://retrospekt.com

00:00 Introducing Kori and Restrospekt

02:35 Awkward police encounters

06:12 Defaulting to the classic

08:09 The unique Retrospekt office space

11:14 Retro collaborations and IP licensing

14:53 Transitioning from hobby to business

22:28 Challenges with repairing newer tech

23:57 Pop cultures effect on retro tech hype

27:05 The rise of digicams and the 2000's aesthetic

29:22 Today's future retro tech

37:27 Late 80's tech is the most accessible for refurbishment

39:43 Dream retro tech collabs

45:36 The natural draw to analogue and tactile interfaces

51:29 The experience of film photos

55:10 Balancing scale and sustainability in retro tech

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Our intro song, Night Life, is written by Nakisso Peralta and performed by Chillers.

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