Scaling an Electronics Design Business: Insights from Jordan Danko

OnTrack: The PCB Design Podcast

In this enlightening episode of the Altium OnTrack Podcast, Tech Consultant Zach Peterson sits down with Jordan Danko, founder of FC Design Services, to explore the challenges and strategies of growing an electronics design consultancy.

Jordan shares his journey from electrical engineer to business owner, revealing how he transitioned from corporate employment to entrepreneurship and the lessons learned while scaling his team. Discover valuable insights on managing client relationships, balancing design work with business development, and adapting to supply chain disruptions.

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- Connect with Jordan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordan-danko-5148b5125/
- Learn More about FC Design Services: https://fcdesignservices.com/

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0:00 Intro
1:19 From mechanical to electrical engineering career path
3:03 Starting and growing FC Design Services
6:50 Challenges of selling PCB design services
9:02 Moving beyond just PCB design to full product solutions
12:55 The impacts of AI on the engineering field
16:11 Advice for young engineers wanting to start a business
22:20 Challenges of Scaling
25:41 Supply chain issues and tariffs affecting the industry
31:30 Undercutting & Markup Challenges
39:52 IP protection concerns with overseas manufacturing
44:48 Final thoughts and contact information