08/15/2025
Help Us Get to SXSW 2025!
Our panel “Mishaps & Makers: Startup Stories from the Factory Floor” is live on SXSW PanelPicker and we’d love your vote!
Join two hardware startup founders for a raw, behind-the-scenes look at what it really takes to build products in the U.S. from choosing the right machines and scaling production to navigating regulatory hurdles and supply chain disasters. It’s a mix of hard-earned lessons, unexpected wins, and honest insights you won’t find in a playbook.
🎙️ Featuring two founders building radically different (but equally impactful) hardware startups:
Tim Balz, CEO & Founder of Kalogon transforming mobility with cutting-edge seating technology.
Meghan Wolfgram CEO & Founder of Swift Paws, Inc bringing enrichment to pets and peace of mind to their people.
Whether you’re launching a physical product, working in assistive tech, or scaling up domestically, this panel is packed with insights, hacks, and honesty.
🗳️ Voting is open now through August 24, 2025! Just hit the thumbs up to support: https://participate.sxsw.com/flow/sxsw/sxsw26/community-voting-sxsw/page/community-voting/session/1753663384125001F769?=undefined&utm_term=rec4dbkjzg1hgc2cn&utm_campaign=sx26_panelpicker_voting&utm_medium=email&_hsmi=374552028&utm_content=gt_aw_text&utm_source=hs_email&search=Tim%20balz
Let’s get this story of grit, growth, and manufacturing mayhem on the SXSW stage!
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