Simone Giertz

What happens when the internet's "Queen of Shitty Robots" decides she wants to build something that outlasts the joke? In this episode of Very First Win, Rob Hilmer sits down with inventor, YouTuber, and founder Simone Giertz. She built a following of nearly 3 million on YouTube, first as the self-proclaimed "Queen of Shitty Robots" with creations like an alarm clock that slaps you awake and a helmet that brushes your teeth, then with more ambitious and genuinely useful inventions. Now she's doing the hard thing: building Yetch Studio, a real product company that sells her designs to people who have no idea who she is. Simone's very first win isn't an IPO or a viral hit. It's the moment a stranger recognized her brand without recognizing her, proof that the business she spent years building can finally stand on its own. We get into: Why "shitty robots" was the perfect spear to go narrow and deep The brittleness of personality-based influencer businesses How to build a product company that's supported by you but not dependent on you Why every project should fit in a single headline (or a looping GIF with no audio) Land and expand: finding the one thing only you can do Listen to Very First Win: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/very-first-win/id1896315027 YouTube: @GoannaCapital Connect: Robert Hilmer: https://linkedin.com/in/roberthilmer/

In the 2010s, inventor Simone Giertz (pronounced “Yetch”) began making videos that straddled the line between practical and absurd. What if you had a robot that could feed you soup? Or a drone that could cut your hair? As time went on, her projects became more polished and more ambitious, like converting a Tesla sedan into a pickup truck.Today, with almost 3 million subscribers to her YouTube channel, Simone is still designing and building objects that are quirkily useful—a fruit bowl that changes size for instance—but that could also be at home in a high-end design store. She joins Host Flora Lichtman to talk about her approach to problems, and the joy of making physical objects in an increasingly online world.Guest: Simone Giertz is an engineer, maker, YouTube creator and founder of Yetch Studio. Transcripts for each episode are available within 1-3 days at . Subscribe to this podcast. Plus, to stay updated on all things science, sign up for Science Friday's newsletters . 99% of people are being fed 'pop-science' garbage. If you want the real intelligence without the digital tracking, you just found the exit. Bypass the system noise now. 🔴 INITIALIZE SECURE DOWNLOAD ⚪ GET THE UNFILTERED ARCHIVE

In the 2010s, inventor Simone Giertz (pronounced “Yetch”) began making videos that straddled the line between practical and absurd. What if you had a robot that could feed you soup? Or a drone that could cut your hair? As time went on, her projects became more polished and more ambitious, like converting a Tesla sedan into a pickup truck. Today, with almost 3 million subscribers to her YouTube channel, Simone is still designing and building objects that are quirkily useful—a fruit bowl that changes size for instance—but that could also be at home in a high-end design store. She joins Host Flora Lichtman to talk about her approach to problems, and the joy of making physical objects in an increasingly online world. Guest: Simone Giertz is an engineer, maker, YouTube creator and founder of Yetch Studio. Transcripts for each episode are available within 1-3 days at sciencefriday.com . Subscribe to this podcast. Plus, to stay updated on all things science, sign up for Science Friday's newsletters .

What happens when YouTube's "Queen of Sh*tty Robots", Simone Giertz, gets diagnosed with a golf ball-sized brain tumor? Which of Simone's inventions has a striking resemblance to one of the MythBusters crew? Simone Giertz joins Kari and Tori to share her incredible journey from building hilarious useless robots (like the face-slapping alarm clock) to facing a life-changing diagnosis and brain surgery. Plus, Simone reveals the MythBusters inspiration that made her want to be a builder in the first place. Support Our Guest! @simonegiertz ​ LINK TO OUR SPONSORS! https://linkin.bio/mythfits/ Thank you to our Sponsor, Rocket Money! Go to RocketMoney.com/Mythfits Please leave a review and make sure you SUBSCRIBE! If you are interested in advertising on this podcast email advertising@pionairepodcasting.com To request Kari & Tory to be on your Podcast, Radio Show, or TV Show, reach out to talent@pionairepodcasting.com FOLLOW US: IG/TT: @mythfitspodcast YouTube: @mythfitspod 😎👕 Support the show - grab some MythFits gear: mythfitspodcast.com Chapters 0:00 - Opening and Dream Robot Discussion 1:55 - Uncanny Valley Video and Robot Preferences 3:53 - MythBusters Robot History and Favorite Robot 8:31 - Rocket Money Sponsorship 10:24 - Introducing Simone Giertz and Career Beginnings 13:32 - Patreon Support and Early Success 16:07 - Simone’s Early Projects and Inspirations 19:22 - Simone's Brain Tumor Diagnosis and Personal Reflections 24:05 - Robotics Opinions: Humanoid vs Creative Designs 27:44 - Electric Pickup Truck Project Discussion 30:12 - Future Robotics and Collaboration Ideas 32:28 - Fan Questions and Costume Stories 35:31 - Closing Remarks and Goodbye This podcast is for entertainment purposes only. Views expressed on this podcast solely reflect those of the host and do not reflect the views of Pionaire.

Dearest Listeners, We write from our recording studio's trenches. The air is thick and oppressive. The relentless heat tests our resolve. Our studios, once creative havens, now resemble the crannies of camels. The temperature rises each hour, and so do tempers. We are tired–Listeners—bone-tired, the kind that settles deep into one's soul. Yet we press forward, driven by our duty to document the absurd. Julian hasn't fared well; the heat has frayed his nerves, making him snap at small provocations. Sophie has started doing karaoke and wears strange accents. Trace is... indescribable. We all persist, for absurdity waits for no one, and neither shall we. Onward to the 100th And a Halfth. Your faithful servants of nonsense, warmed like croissants, but unbroken. QUESTIONS Julian: "Why glasses thick and contact lenses not thick?" from Saff Trace: "Would eating lab grown human meat be considered cannibalism?" from Ellen featuring Simone Giertz (Her own YouTube channel, Yetch Store, formerly, Queen of Shi*ty Robots) Trace: "Is there a universal geographic coordinate system for the human body? If so, where is the Prime Meridian located on the body? Is it even necessary to assign a name to every square centimeter of the body?" from Yusuke featuring Patrick Kelly (PatKellyTeaches on YouTube) Julian: "Would I be cold if I was covered in thermal paste?" from Shane Trace: "How large would I need to be for noticeable lag in real life?" from Jori featuring Amy Shira Teitel (VintageSpace on YouTube, on Twitch theSpaceVixen) Do you have an absurd question? Maybe it's a silly idea that popped into your head, a shower thought about the nature of reality, or a ridiculous musing about your favorite food? Whatever your question, we want to answer it—tell us! HOW TO ASK A QUESTION 🖥️ Submit on our website: thatsabsurdshow.com/ask ☎️ Leave a voicemail: (302) TAPE-SHO [+1-302-827-3746‬] 📬 E-mail questions to hello at thatsabsurdshow.com If we use your question we’ll give you a shout out in the episode. WANT MORE US? SUPPORT THE SHOW! Want to support us and other indie creators? Join Nebula go.nebula.tv/thatsabsurdshow Want to help decide which questions we answer? Join our patreon patreon.com/thatsabsurdshow SOCIALS [[ FOLLOW OUR SHOW ]] Instagram: @ThatsAbsurdShow Threads: @ThatsAbsurdShow Bluesky: @thatsabsurdshow.com [[ FOLLOW SIMONE GIERTZ ]] Instagram: @simonegiertz Threads: @simonegiertz BlueSky: @simonegiertz TikTok: @simonegiertz YouTube: youtube.com/@simonegiertz Website: simonegiertz.com

Myke talks to Simone Giertz about her workflow for turning ideas into products, from early sketches and CAD prototypes to manufacturing, launching, and running a product studio alongside her YouTube channel. This episode of Cortex is sponsored by: Squarespace : Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code CORTEX. Fitbod : Get stronger, faster with a fitness plan that fits you. Get 25% off your membership. Factor : Healthy, fully-prepared food delivered to your door. Use code cortex50off Sentry : Mobile crash reporting and app monitoring. Get 6 months of the Team plan free with code cortex. Guest Starring: Simone Giertz Links and Show Notes: Get Moretex – More Cortex, with no ads. Submit Feedback Simone Giertz - YouTube Yetch Studio The Coat Hinger – Yetch Studio A chair built for your half-dirty clothes - Simone Giertz - YouTube Why I spent 3 years working on a coat hanger - Simone Giertz - YouTube Fusion 360 Patch Cap – Yetch Studio Screwdriver Ring – Yetch Studio Coat Hingers – Foldable Coat Hangers – Kickstarter The Every Day Calendar – Kickstarter The Every Day Goal Calendar – Yetch Studio Spool Table – Yetch Studio What I’ve learned from 10 years on YouTube - Simone Giertz - YouTube Yetch Studio – Instagram Edge Piece Puzzle – Yetch Studio Why sales is the worst part of my job - Simone Giertz - YouTube Simone's Home Screen Brick Microsoft To Do Microsoft To Do Paper Apps™ TO•DO

Simone Giertz har flere end 2,5 millioner følgere på YouTube og har været i alle verdens største medier med sine ubrugelige innovationer og "shitty robots". Men det er ikke Simone Giertz' finurlige opfindelser, der har formet den 33-årige influencer, opfinder og iværksætters liv. En livstruende hjernetumor tvang hende til at gentænke sit liv, og i dag, mens hun fortsætter sit arbejde på YouTube som influencer, er hun også begyndt at opfinde og sælge produkter, der løser hverdagsproblemer for helt almindelige mennesker. I denne episode af EXTRAORDINARY taler værten Jonathan Løw med Simone Giertz om hendes utrolige rejse fra the 'Queen of Shitty Robots' til at kæmpe mod en livstruende sygdom og leve som en succesfuld iværksætter, der ansætter fantastiske mennesker til at hjælpe hende med både produktudvikling og hendes influencer-forretning. Simone deler også, hvorfor hun insisterede på at tage sin hjernetumor med hjem fra hospitalet og senere sende den til Antarktis i et glas. Hun afslører også en helt ny opfindelse i showet, som verden aldrig har set før! Gør dig klar til en episode fuld af sjove idéer og tanker, rørende historier, et fascinerende indblik i en opfinders og YouTube-stjernes liv og frem for alt et glimt ind i det komplekse sind, der har gjort Simone Giertz til en af verdens mest fulgte iværksættere og opfindere online. Temaer i episoden: Hvor er gaven ved at lave ubrugelige ting? Hvad startede Simone's 'shitty robots'-eventyr? Hvordan påvirkede en alvorlig hjernetumor hendes liv? Er det at skulle tjene penge en gave eller en forbandelse? Hvad er det sjoveste og det sværeste ved at bygge en succesfuld forretning? Simone Giertz Simone Giertz gik virtalt på YouTube, da hun begyndte at lave videoer af sine ubrugelige robotter. I 2013 lancerede hun 'tandbørstehjelmen', og et par år senere 'popcornfoder-maskinen', og resten er historie. I dag er Simone Giertz grundlægger af Yetch - en startup, der faktisk laver brugbare produkter, men med et twist af humor og radikal innovation, ligesom hendes gamle og mere ubrugelige robotter. Credits Producer: Peter Nørgaard Mathiasen Skaber af video intro og reels: Uffe Karlsson. Husk at klikke på FØLG/FOLLOW, så du ikke misser nye episoder af EXTRAORDINARY podcasten.

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Whether they are busting myths, inventing contraptions, or setting themselves on fire - science YouTubers are in a league of their own. Today they answer your assumptions about them! 💥NEW YOUTOOZ FIGURE: https://youtooz.com/products/anthony-padilla 🧨HUGE thank you to SIMONE YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@simonegiertz INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/simonegiertz/ 🧨HUGE thank you to ALLEN YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@allenpan INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/sufficientlyadvanced/ 🧨HUGE thank you to ALEX YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@Ididathing INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/ididathing_official/ 🧨HUGE thank you to ALEKSA YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@Boy_Boy TWITCH: https://www.twitch.tv/boyboyofficial 🎥Crew ▸ Executive Producer - Anthony Padilla ▸ Executive Producer - Alessandra Catanese ▸ Director of Production - Amanda Barnes ▸ Channel Director/Creative Director - Mike Criscimagna ▸ Producer/Director - Nicole Nourmal ▸ Associate Producer - Joshua Dozier ▸ Director of Photography/Gaffer - Matthew Faulkner ▸ Camera Operator - Macy Armstrong ▸ Social Media - Kim Wilborn ▸ Post Manager - Luke Baker ▸ Editor - Patrick Horba ▸ Sound Mixing - Lila Rowel ▸ Sound Editor - Gareth Hird ▸ DIT - Beni Kimuene ▸ Production Assistant - Oliver Wehlander ▸ Senior Manager, Channel & Strategy - Lizzy Jones ▸ Channel Operations Coordinator - Audrey Carganilla Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simone Giertz creates robots, works of art, vehicles, and furniture (and much more) and makes videos about it. Her channel is all about the journey of being a maker and stumbling towards a final product. We talk to her about her approach to videos, and try to discern… any kind of strategy. Simone’s recommended video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=izbmLO83DX0 How To Make A Science Video asks top science creators on YouTube about how they do their jobs, and how they got to where they are now. We talk about every stage of their journey: finding a style, choosing a topic, writing a script, and what happens once a video is out in the world. You can listen to all episodes from this season of How To Make A Science Video right now on Nebula: https://nebula.tv/htmasv Hosted by Simon Clark and Sophie Ward . Editing and music by Fergus Hall . Art by Lizzie Fijalkowski . How To Make A Science Video is a Nebula podcast. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Simone Giertz is a Swedish inventor, maker, robotics enthusiast, TV host and professional content creator on YouTube. Simone’s creations include an alarm clock that slaps the user to wake them up, a lipstick applier, and an invention that shampoos the user’s hair. Giertz showcased several of these robots on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert . In 2016, Simone joined Tested.com , collaborating with Adam Savage on her first project, the popcorn feeding helmet. In 2017, she hosted the comedy TV show Manick with Nisse Hallberg on Swedish TV6. In 2018, she created a robot to promote season 2 of HBO’s Westworld . The same year she made her debut presenting at a TED conference on “Why You Should Make Useless Things”, encouraging people to ask questions through creation. Simone is the founder of a product design company called Yetch, with an online shop that can be found at Yetch.store. You can find her easily on her YouTube channel.

This week, Simone Giertz dropped by to talk about everything from Truckla to feeling like she's retired from YouTube. She also talks about how she's been able to turn her love for inventing into a successful product business. Of course, we wrap it all up with the typing test and some trivia as well. It's a fun one! Links: Simone Giertz: https://bit.ly/wvfrmsimonegiertz Every Day Goal Calendar: https://yetch.store/ Yetch store: https://yetch.store/ Technology Connections: https://bit.ly/wvfrmtechnologyconnections Shop the merch: https://shop.mkbhd.com Twitters: Waveform: https://twitter.com/wvfrm Marques: https://twitter.com/mkbhd Andrew: https://twitter.com/andymanganelli David: https://twitter.com/DurvidImel Adam: https://twitter.com/adamlukas17 Ellis: https://twitter.com/EllisRovin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wvfrmpodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@waveformpodcast Join the Discord: https://discord.gg/mkbhd Music by 20syl: https://bit.ly/2S53xlC Waveform is part of the Vox Media Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices