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Building the smart AC Unit that's eye candy for your window // Mike Mayer, Co-Founder of Windmill
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Building the smart AC Unit that's eye candy for your window // Mike Mayer, Co-Founder of Windmill

The Consumer VC podcast #244 with Mike Mayer, Co-Founder of Windmill

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Hey Friends,

Our guest today is Mike Mayer, Co-Founder of Windmill. Windmill is the smart, quiet AC unit that looks great in your window.

We discuss:

  • How he co-founded Windmill with his brother

  • His approach to design

  • How he learned about the AC industry

  • How he was able to get into his first retail store & scale

  • Raising from angels and VCs

  • Approach to new product development & creating a non-seasonal business

  • Why software is key to his business model

  • And much more

Thank you for listening.

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