{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Energytech Startups","title":"Bryton Praslicka from FluxWorks","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/57f9b2ae\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3227,"description":"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.\nClick here to watch a video of this episode.\n00:00 - Bryton Praslicka Intro\n01:14 - Causes of Wear and Tear in Systems\n06:06 - Invention of FluxWorks Technology\n09:17 - How FluxWorks' Magnetic Gear Operates\n12:14 - Understanding Slippage in Technology\n14:15 - Finding Value in Society through Innovation\n18:17 - Deciding to Start a Company\n21:39 - Tailoring Pitches for Different Audiences\n23:23 - The Importance of Storytelling in Business\n24:26 - Snobby Founder Moment Explained\n26:25 - Insights from EnergyTechNexus\n26:40 - Hiring Strategies for Startups\n27:00 - Managing Older Employees Effectively\n28:10 - Defining Mission, Vision, and Core Values\n31:40 - Deciding on Core Values for Your Company\n33:24 - Overcoming Significant Challenges in Business\n37:35 - Navigating the Fundraising Journey\n40:45 - Learning Fundraising Terminology\n42:30 - Fundraising Beyond Texas\n45:33 - Misunderstandings in Hard Tech Companies\n49:24 - Legacy: What Do You Want to Be Remembered For?\n51:20 - Contacting Jason for Insights\n52:40 - Podcast Wrap-Up\nhttps://twitter.com/collide_io\nhttps://www.tiktok.com/@collide.io\nhttps://www.facebook.com/collide.io\nhttps://www.instagram.com/collide.io\nhttps://www.youtube.com/@collide_io\nhttps://bsky.app/profile/digitalwildcatters.bsky.social\nhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/collide-digital-wildcatters","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/BcLvBZs7KjKyKwxjCN7uM3ceaU5nLSxOZljzKK515LE/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9kM2Fj/MzRlYTQ3ZDM0NmJm/ZDllOWE1Y2Y3MmRm/MDFkOS5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}