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First Itch

First Itch

By: Ondra David
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 Friendly talks between unknown creatives, entrepreneurs, hackers and tinkerers. We tend to only listen to stories of those at the end of their journeys who have succeeded. As if they had a secret recipe for success we can follow. Reality is, there’s tiny yet significant things that separate everyone’s journey. Most importantly way back there was that one initial feeling when you thought just for a second “I’m going to do this.” In our conversations we go all the way back to this moment that we call the First Itch.Ondra David Economics Leadership Management & Leadership
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  • Fix It or Get Yelled At: Cyril Engmann and the Hacker’s Origin Story

    Fix It or Get Yelled At: Cyril Engmann and the Hacker’s Origin Story
    Jun 25 2025

    Cyril Engmann (Brooklyn)

    thegarage.dev | IG: @cyril.engman | TikTok: @cyril_engmann


    Hardware hacker and creative technologist, about his journey from childhood curiosity to professional innovation.


    We talk about:

    • avoiding his mother’s wrath by fixing household items leading to a lifelong passion for understanding and customizing technology
    • doing cybersecurity work for the government
    • challenges of accepting being creative in the non artistic environment
    • his many current ventures: handheld audio live-streaming device, crypto-wallet, emotional desk lamp
    • remembering to enjoy life during the relentless building
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    37 mins
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