In this episode, we cover Charles' background teaching at NASA, pursuing a career in engineering and starting Charles Simon. We cover high-quality luggage, and the shift to watch accessories then explore the challenges faced in the luxury market. The conversation covers the challenges of brand recognition, the function-first design approach, material selection, client culture and product value. I loved speaking with Charles, and if you like geeking out on engineering details, you will too!

The Wood Article - https://charles-simon.com/blogs/journal/log-drive

More about Charles Simon - https://charles-simon.com/

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Release Date: 07/01/2026, 04:25:08