David Nussbaum: Proto Hologram Episode Recap

In episode 55 of The Personal Side of Business, Jet Bunditwong talks with Proto Hologram founder David Nussbaum about the work behind an unconventional idea: finding early believers, building a capable team and staying adaptable.

The conversation in brief

David traces his path from radio and podcasting to holographic communication. His interest was in creating a feeling of presence across distances. He describes early rejection, the importance of a complementary business partner and the shift from doing everything himself to trusting other leaders.

Five lessons for business owners

Look beneath the original dream. David’s broadcasting ambition changed, but his interest in connecting people gave his next venture direction.
Pair vision with execution. An early partner helped translate enthusiasm into a business model and fundraising approach.
Hire for the strengths you lack. A founder does not need to be the best engineer, salesperson and operator. David describes relying on specialists.
Make delegation real. Giving someone a role also means allowing them to do the work and contribute to decisions.
Adapt the delivery while protecting the purpose. Products and partnerships can change while the company stays focused on the customer experience it wants to create.

Questions to apply to your business

What problem is still worth solving if your original product changes?
Which missing skill would a complementary partner or hire bring?
Where are you delaying progress by keeping every decision?
What small customer test could help you evaluate your next idea?

Watch and listen

Listen to the full episode and read the transcript · Watch on YouTube · Read David’s guest story

Related learning

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This recap summarizes David’s interview. Company plans and technology examples reflect the conversation at the time of recording.