In this episode of Beyond $1 Million, iRobot co-founder Helen Greiner shares the story behind the company’s early struggles, long climb to product-market fit, and why she avoided venture capital for the first eight years. From building military robots to launching consumer robots like Roomba, Helen reflects on startup lessons, scaling challenges, and why product-market fit is the one thing you can’t fix later. A must-listen for any founder in hardware, robotics, or deep tech.
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