The Unfair Advantage of Being Small

In this video, we dive into an extraordinary startup story that proves innovation can thrive even in the most challenging circumstances. From a basement in Kyiv, a small team is revolutionizing military communications while their country fights for survival.

Discover how Himera, a Ukrainian startup, is competing with billion-dollar defense companies and winning:
- Building military-grade radios at ⅓ of the traditional cost
- Developing in months what usually takes 10 years
- Testing products on actual battlefields instead of laboratories
- Growing 3X year over year with 6,000+ units deployed
- Securing contracts with the US Air Force

Key startup lessons from their journey:
- Start where you know something
- Get real user feedback immediately
- Speed beats overengineering
- Challenge industry assumptions
- Keep R&D at your core

Watch to learn how this team is disrupting the military communications industry through rapid innovation, real-world testing, and the courage to question everything. A masterclass in startup execution under extreme conditions.

Host: Heini Zachariassen
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heini/

Guest: Misha Rudominski
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rudominski/

Himera: https://himeratech.com/

Full podcast with Misha:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CTwVO5QV4mc

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Chapters
00:00 The Context of Innovation Amidst Conflict
02:22 Lessons from the Frontline: Building Better Communication
05:15 Challenging Industry Norms for Success