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This recap features startup veterans sharing lessons learned in fulfillment and branding to the challenges of starting a new business that makes power-generating shoe insoles along with key news, events, and resources focused on product design, development, and manufacturing. New posts every Friday.<\/P>

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If we missed something or if you have some news to share, post in the comments below or email kaitlin.stewart@autodesk.com<\/A>.<\/P>

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Design:<\/STRONG><\/P>

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7 Incognito Wearables<\/A>
Two design trends have emerged with wearables: visible and subtle. Mashable\u2019s list of concealed devices will make you look twice to spot these wearables in the wild.<\/P>

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Additive Manufacturing: MakieLab Makes Lasting Impressions with 3D Printing
<\/A>Alice Taylor, CEO of MakieLab, shares her experience on creating a hit toy through additive manufacturing and advice on building a business.<\/P>

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Infographic: Make Your Million Dollar Idea, Part 2<\/A>
6 key steps to source and manufacture your product design via Line\/\/Shape\/\/Space.<\/P>

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Inventing The Future: SolePower<\/A>
Two former Carnegie Mellon University students transformed a school project into a company that develops power-generating shoe insoles for charging portable electronics.<\/P>

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Hardware:<\/STRONG><\/P>

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6 Things They Don\u2019t Teach You School About Being A Hardware Engineer<\/A>
Get a new perspective on your newly graduated hire or prepare yourself for your upcoming career with some advice from Upverter.<\/P>

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Applications for Highway1\u2019s Fall 2014 Class Are Open<\/A>
Apply for assistance in transforming an idea to real business with seed funding, a myriad of resources, mentorship network, and more.<\/P>

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5 Ways for Hardware Startups to Avoid Product Fulfillment Disasters<\/A>
Make a fulfillment plan early. Trust us, it pays off.<\/P>

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Resources & Events:<\/STRONG><\/P>

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The Crowdfunding Conundrum<\/A>
Before you launch a crowdfunding campaign, you should address three issues: cost, quality, and scheduling.<\/P>

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Startup Marketing Advice from Nike, Starbucks Vet: \u2018Think of your brand as a person\u2019<\/A>
Marketing wisdom for entrepreneurs on how to build your brand.<\/P>

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TechCrunch Disrupt: New York, NY (May 5-7)<\/A>
Stroll through Startup Alley and be inspired by talks lead by TechCrunch staff, special guest speakers, leading venture capitalists and entrepreneurs addressing important topics facing today\u2019s tech landscape. Can\u2019t make it to in-person? Watch the event\u2019s livestreams.<\/P>

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Got something for next week\u2019s recap? Email Kaitlin Stewart at <\/EM>kaitlin.stewart@autodesk.com<\/EM><\/A>. <\/EM><\/P>

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