EP #531 The Secret Behind This Creator’s Six Figure Kickstarter | Scout Battery

How do you launch a rugged, modular battery system and raise over
$100,000 with your first product?


In this episode, we speak with Marco Vanella, co-founder and
Chief Product Officer of MAAK Outdoor, the company behind the
Scout Battery. Designed for off-grid professionals, outdoor
enthusiasts, and anyone who needs reliable power in the field,
the Scout Battery is a smart, stackable energy solution that just
completed a successful Kickstarter campaign.


We talk about:




The origin story of Scout and how it solves real-world energy
problems




Marco’s background in industrial design and product
development




How MAAK overcame the challenges of launching a hardware
product




What worked in their campaign strategy — and what they’d do
differently




If you're building a hardware product or launching something
rugged and outdoorsy, this interview is packed with practical
insight.
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