“Finally, someone took me aside and said, ‘We could make cheaper technology, but it wouldn’t support the cost of our sales force, so we have no motivation to do so.’”<p>I don't understand. Isn't the cost of the sales force built in to the cost of the product, so if the hardware cost went down the end price would be reduced somewhat but still include the cost of sales? Is there some retailer or consumer psychology at play where people don't want a cheap breast pump?
OK, I read the entire article, it was interesting.<p>Unfortunately, I read the entire article, including the last paragraph. That last paragraph killed it for me. Completely uncalled for statement that had NOTHING to do with purpose of the hackathon, and the only point of the statement was to negated any and all accomplishment of the attendees. Because those other items were not solved, all is for nothing.<p>I still have respect for the attendees, great job. I have none for the reporter (and editor).
I own breastpump.com and am interested in a deal with anyone interested in the space or anyone looking to commercialize a product coming out of the hackathon.