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Podcast: Inside Startup Investing with Chris Lustrino
Episode: Reinventing the Wheel: How GACW Is Building Airless Suspension Wheels for Extreme Performance
Description: In this episode of Inside Startup Investing, Chris Lustrino speaks with Harmen van Kamp, CEO of GACW, about reinventing the wheel with an airless suspension system. (00:00–01:45)
GACW’s technology integrates suspension directly into the wheel, eliminating traditional tires, shocks, and complex components. (02:10–04:20)
Originally built for military and extreme terrain use cases, the product is now expanding into broader commercial applications. (05:30–07:10)
Harmen explains the engineering challenges behind the system and how it improves durability, maintenance, and performance. (08:40–11:15)
They discuss early traction, partnerships, and how the company is approaching manufacturing and scaling production. (12:30–15:45)
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