Going Direct Conversations
Going Direct Conversations
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Going Direct explores the decentralization of the real economy and how new technologies can bring us closer to the products we buy and the people who make them. We feature conversations with entrepreneurs, creators, engineers, and policymakers building new systems around how we produce, distribute, and sell products. If you want to help create this future, come join us!
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The podcast covers themes like the impact of new technology on traditional commerce, sustainability in production, and decentralized manufacturing systems. Episodes explore specific topics such as lean manufacturing in construction and the role of micro-factories in reducing housing costs, showcasing practical solutions to contemporary economic challenges.
Going Direct explores the decentralization of the real economy and how new technologies can bring us closer to the products we buy and the people who make them. We feature conversations with entrepreneurs, creators, engineers, and policymakers building new systems around how we produce, distribute, and sell products. If you want to help create this future, come join us!
Jordan sits down with Kuba Graczyk, founder & CEO of Koobz, to explore how AI, 3D printing, and automation are transforming footwear manufacturing.
Kuba has invented a one-step production process where they 3D-print an entire shoe in a single pass. Koobz is building printer farms around this invention to bring shoe production back to the U.S. Koobz is already working with some of the world’s biggest footwear brands as a Tier-1 supplier. Jordan and Kuba discuss:
- Why footwear hasn’t meaningfully innovated in decades
- How low-cost printers + AI unlocked Koobz’s breakthrough
- Why domestic shoe manufacturing is suddenly viable
- How re-industrializing America can boost everyday happiness
- The shift from “build a brand” to becoming a Tier-1 supplier
Enjoy!
#3dprinting #manufacturing #robots #ai #decentralization
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
03:30 Why Footwear Production Hasn’t Changed Much
11:54 Is 3D Printing About To Have It’s Chat-GPT Moment
18:08 Using AI As A Solo-Founde
21:58 Koobz’ Mission: Bring Manufacturing Back To America
23:30 Kuba's Entrepreneurial Journey
29:32 Koobz’ Tech Stack
34:42 Printing An Entire Shoe In One Step
37:41 Koobz Biggest Challenge
39:15 Why Local Manufacturing Matters For Our Happiness
44:02 Growing Up In Poland & Journey To America
51:20 Becoming A Tier-One Supplier To The World’s Biggest Shoe Brands
57:20 Rapid Fire
Follow Jordan on X: https://x.com/jrwolfe
Links to Kuba’s Work:
- Koobz– https://www.koo.bz/
- LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/kuba-graczyk/
- Buy your Koobz shoes at KitoWare Store – https://kitowares.online/collections/all
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