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Podcast: The RV Entrepreneur
Episode: From PhD to Van Life CEO: The Vansmith Story - RVE 408
Description: From pupil dilation research to designing custom campervans, Roberto's journey is anything but ordinary! On this episode of The RV Entrepreneur, hear how Roberto, co-founder of Vansmith, went from academia (yes, he has a PhD!) to the wild world of entrepreneurship, including co-founding Oru Kayak and the story behind its Shark Tank success. Then, discover the origins of Vansmith, the challenges of building a business amidst a pandemic, including overcoming a shop break-in and supply chain chaos, and the importance of investing in employees. Roberto shares his approach to creating raving fans, insights into the changing demands of the...