Welcome to 1 to 100, where every week Usman Hanif, the co-author of Why You Should Join, sits down with the founder of a hyper-growth company you should consider joining. Our goal is to give you the inside story behind breakout, early stage companies potentially worth betting your career on. Coming up on this season of 1 to 100, discover how the founders of Modal Labs, Clay, Mercor, and more built their products, cultures, and companies.
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Welcome to 1 to 100, where every week Usman Hanif, the co-author of Why You Should Join, sits down with the founder of a hyper-growth company you should consider joining. Our goal is to give you the inside story behind breakout, early stage companies potentially worth betting your career on. Coming up on this season of 1 to 100, discover how the founders of Modal Labs, Clay, Mercor, and more built their products, cultures, and companies.
1 to 100 is part of the Turpentine podcast network. Learn more: www.turpentine.co
In this episode of 1 to 100, Usman Hanif sits down with Cornelius Schmitt, Co-founder and CEO of Zellerfeld, a pioneering technology company that produces entire 3D-printed shoes at the push of a button. Schmitt shares his journey from working out of his dorm room to developing the first fully 3D-printed shoe company, now backed by Founders Fund. He discusses Zellerfeld's collaborations with luxury brands like Louis Vuitton and Moncler, highlighting how they meet the highest product standards in the industry. Schmitt also delves into his techno-optimist vision, explaining why footwear is just the beginning for Zellerfeld and how 3D printing technology can advance our broader technological capabilities.
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LINKS:
Zellerfeld: http://www.zellerfeld.com
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@TheZellerfelds (Zellerfeld)
@usygoosy (Usman)
@why2join (Why You Should Join)
@turpentinemedia (Turpentine)
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TIMESTAMPS:
(00:00) Intro
(01:40) Introducing Zellerfeld
(02:23) Founding story of Zellerfeld
(06:23) Challenges and innovations in 3D printing
(09:11) Advancements in 3D printing technology
(15:59) Sponsor: WorkOs
(17:06) Starting from scratch
(19:24) Revolutionizing footwear manufacturing
(25:04) Future of 3D printing and custom footwear
(31:02) Benefits of 3D printed shoes
(36:46) Timelessness of footwear
(38:56) Health benefits of custom shoes
(40:35) Collaborations with luxury brands
(46:45) Celebrity endorsements and influence
(54:49) Competitors in 3D printed footwear
(59:05) Building a passionate team
(01:03:31) How to get Zellerfeld shoes
(01:09:56) Wrap
"1 to 100" | Hypergrowth Startups Worth Joining
Welcome to 1 to 100, where every week Usman Hanif, the co-author of Why You Should Join, sits down with the founder of a hyper-growth company you should consider joining. Our goal is to give you the inside story behind breakout, early stage companies potentially worth betting your career on. Coming up on this season of 1 to 100, discover how the founders of Modal Labs, Clay, Mercor, and more built their products, cultures, and companies.
1 to 100 is part of the Turpentine podcast network. Learn more: www.turpentine.co
