Marcin Michalak has spent years developing his own products and businesses. He is able to make them stand out because of his innovative solutions, but perhaps even more importantly, his hardware engineering prowess saved the venture during one of the hardest world events in recent history: Covid-19.
Since 2015, Marcin has been the CEO of Dr. Pocket. His creation offers a revolutionary approach that makes taking prescription drugs easy to manage and track. Dr. Poket is a product that simplifies communication between doctors and patients by providing insights into drug reactions, potential issues, and common side effects of a new medicine. It's not uncommon for patients to take multiple medicines at once, and Dr. Poket ensures that they can do so without human error or unnecessary risk. At first, the product required an electronic medical assistant called PillBox. This piece of hardware was the start of Marcin's career as a hardware engineering specialist.
Fast forward to just a few years ago, the Covid-19 pandemic swept the nation. There was a global supply shortage of many different electronic components, making it hard to meet growth targets and get products to customers in a timely manner. Instead of throwing in the towel or taking a loss, Marcin did what any entrepreneur who specializes in hardware engineering would do, he found alternative solutions.
To meet demand and keep up with the market, Marcin strategically sourced new materials and alternative components that would still work for his product. He was adaptable and solution-oriented, relying on his impressive background in hardware to propel his business through a catastrophic event. To ensure that quality was kept high and the manufacturing process was scalable moving forward, Marcin implemented a quality control process, forged strong relationships with trustworthy manufacturers, and focused on leveraging the latest manufacturing technologies available to his business.
Unfortunately, sourcing parts for Dr. Poket's hardware needs was only part of the challenge. Due to the uncertain circumstances at play, Marcin's contractors were forced to slow down production and conserve funds, throwing a wrench in order fulfillment goals. Through efficient management strategies and a series of smart financial decisions, Marcin was able to guide Dr. Poket through the storm, emerging stronger than ever once it passed.
As he continues to prove himself as a leader and strategic innovator, Marcin never loses touch with the power of getting his hands dirty and staying sharp when it comes to hardware. He can create a hardware product from scratch, including prototyping, designing, making the housing, circuits, firmware, and communication methods like WiFi and GPS. With this level of detail, he rarely has to rely on others to solve his business challenges.
Dr. Poket was the beginning of many other ventures. Sure, of himself as a leader, product expert, and hardware engineer, Marcin has created other applications in the technologically-advanced product space. Dojo Health is a personal assistant that measures workout efficiency based on body fat levels; Sentinal Impact Tracker is an electronic product that makes the roads in California safer; Tresor Track is a sensor that monitors the location of pets, luxurious goods, and more.
His businesses do not seem related on paper, but when you look at the core functionality of each, it's clear that elite hardware is at the center of these products. Marcin Michalak's unique expertise sets him apart as an innovator, entrepreneur, and thought leader. With his products propelling society into the future, it's certain that storms will be weathered, challenges will be tackled, and we - as a society - will leave the world better than it was when we found it.
