This week Daisy and Francis are joined by Kori Fuerst, co-founder of Retrospekt, a consumer electronics company specialising in reviving retro tech for a new generation. Retrospekt: https://retrospekt.com 00:00 Introducing Kori and Restrospekt 02:35 Awkward police encounters 06:12 Defaulting to the classic 08:09 The unique Retrospekt office space 11:14 Retro collaborations and IP licensing 14:53 Transitioning from hobby to business 22:28 Challenges with repairing newer tech 23:57 Pop cultures effect on retro tech hype 27:05 The rise of digicams and the 2000's aesthetic 29:22 Today's future retro tech 37:27 Late 80's tech is the most accessible for refurbishment 39:43 Dream retro tech collabs 45:36 The natural draw to analogue and tactile interfaces 51:29 The experience of film photos 55:10 Balancing scale and sustainability in retro tech __ Our intro song, Night Life, is written by Nakisso Peralta and performed by Chillers.
