About this episode
This week Daisy and Francis are joined by Kori Fuerst, co-founder of Retrospekt, a consumer electronics company specialising in reviving retro tech for a new generation.
Retrospekt: https://retrospekt.com
00:00 Introducing Kori and Restrospekt
02:35 Awkward police encounters
06:12 Defaulting to the classic
08:09 The unique Retrospekt office space
11:14 Retro collaborations and IP licensing
14:53 Transitioning from hobby to business
22:28 Challenges with repairing newer tech
23:57 Pop cultures effect on retro tech hype
27:05 The rise of digicams and the 2000's aesthetic
29:22 Today's future retro tech
37:27 Late 80's tech is the most accessible for refurbishment
39:43 Dream retro tech collabs
45:36 The natural draw to analogue and tactile interfaces
51:29 The experience of film photos
55:10 Balancing scale and sustainability in retro tech
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Our intro song, Night Life, is written by Nakisso Peralta and performed by Chillers.
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