No More Filament Waste: How a Master's Student Built a 3D Printing Startup

In this episode, I sit down with Yifeng, the founder and CEO of ResinLab, to explore how a simple idea became a startup with a mission. What started as a master's student's frustration over wasted 3D printing filament has grown into a company developing solutions for filament recycling and sustainable making. Yifeng shares his journey from university labs to building a hardware startup, the challenges of leading a team, the mistakes he made along the way, and why he believes every failed print still has value. Whether you're an entrepreneur, a maker, a 3D printing enthusiast, or simply curious about startup stories, this conversation offers honest insights into what it really takes to build a company from scratch. 📌 In this interview: • The story behind ResinLab • Why 3D printing waste matters • Lessons from building a hardware startup • The biggest mistakes and challenges as a first-time founder • How sustainability and creativity can go hand in hand