EP #526 The Secret to Launching a $1.3 Million+ Niche Tech Product on Kickstarter | Tundra Tracker - podcast episode cover

EP #526 The Secret to Launching a $1.3 Million+ Niche Tech Product on Kickstarter | Tundra Tracker

May 22, 202535 min
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Episode description

We talk with Luke Beno, an engineer and founder of Tundra Labs, who created one of the most advanced VR tracking tools ever to hit Kickstarter.

What started as an internal tool to fix gaps in Valve’s system turned into the Tundra Tracker — a compact, modular device that raised over $1.3 million from passionate backers.

You’ll learn:

  • Why community demand fueled the tracker’s rapid evolution

  • The risks and rewards of relying on viral momentum

  • How they approached stretch goals and fulfillment

  • What he wishes he did differently during the campaign

If you're building a high-tech product or launching to a niche audience, this episode is packed with insight.

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