This week the gang is joined by Tom Puukko, the serial entrepreneur and founder of wallcoverings disruptor, Feathr, as well as new metaverse-focused startup, Superdwell. Tune in for a discussion that touches on everything from the conditions that uncover the opportunity to create new products, to the state of early adopters of metaverse in the A&D industry to Phil Collins helping to sell chocolate.

Connect with Tom Puukko on LinkedIn!

Moments to check out:

- Finding inspiration at the intersection of design and technology (start at 7:08)

- The Superdwell origin and the dawn of the next techinological shift (start at 11:47)

- 'Ah ha' moments that evolve our understanding of a digital world (start at 22:16)

- The early adopters of the A&D industry (start at 32:42)

Connect with our hosts on LinkedIn;

Bobby Bonett

Tessa Bain

Andrew Lane

References and resources:

Feathr: https://www.feathr.com/ 

SuperDwell: https://www.superdwell.co/ 

Blender Tutorials on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/BlenderTuts/videos?app=desktop 

digby Design Authenticator Launch with Heller: https://www.dezeen.com/2023/01/05/digby-design-authenticator-heller-nft-authenticator-launch/ 

Discover more shows from SURROUND at surroundpodcasts.com. This episode of Barriers to Entry was produced and edited by SANDOW Design Group. Special thanks to the podcast production team: Hannah Viti, Wize Grazette, Kasey Campbell and Samantha Sager.

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