Why We Do It

Hardware Velocity wants more companies to flourish in the challenging world of hardware development and manufacturing. During engagements, knowledge is transferred from Hardware Velocity’s experienced management professionals and engineering teams, to set up hardware companies to continue to grow and release more products to the world.

Product Definition

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Concept Development

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Architecture

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Subsystem Integration

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Design Transfer

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Production Ramp Up

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Release

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Product Definition 〰️ Concept Development 〰️ Architecture 〰️ Subsystem Integration 〰️ Design Transfer 〰️ Production Ramp Up 〰️ Release 〰️

Michael Pica
Founder and Managing Partner

Mike Pica is an experienced engineering and manufacturing leader, who founded Hardware Velocity in 2022. He supports startup leadership teams with building development strategies, and executing to plan to rapidly release new hardware products.

Prior to founding Hardware Velocity, Mike worked with a large number of start ups as hardware engineer and leader, developing and releasing over a dozen products with well over one million units in the field.

  • Hardware Velocity has been an incredible resource for the team, helping us uncover the unknown unknowns that come with hardware development. They worked with us to put together a hiring plan, set up development processes and continue to guide us through risk mitigation. They have provided coaching and mentoring me and my co-founder/CEO. Thanks for making hardware easier!

    Eric Dahlseng, CPO @ Empo Health

  • I've had the privilege to work with Hardware Velocity in designing and developing RepOne Sensor. They brought up our electrical design essentially from scratch and helped fill gaps in firmware when needed. They were able to effectively synthesize their experience instead of simply meeting requirements, which was a huge help to a young team.

    Jordan Berke, CEO @ Repone

  • By placing the emphasis on people and listening to their stories, Mike tore down obstacles and introduced processes which have made BioLite drastically more productive. Apart from his strong technical foundation, Mike's magic is that he can be placed in any environment, and will automatically begin to improve it just by listening, finding patterns, and taking action.

    Anthony McNicoll, Head of Hardware @ BioLite

  • Delighted to have worked with Mike. He has a rare blend of technical skill, strategic acumen, management know-how and leadership capability. A great partner to me.

    Ted Freeman, Founder @ Ted Freeman Advisory