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“There’s an appetite out there for innovation. People who will buy things before it’s built because they want to be a part of something new and moving forward.” - Mike Glavin Have you been having a hard time finding the right way to sleep when you’re outdoors? Hate bringing a sleeping bag and padding to put underneath it? Can’t get comfortable in a mummy sleeping bag? You’re not alone. In fact a lot of people stopped going camping or to festivals all together just because they were tired of taking all kinds of equipment and still not getting a good night’s sleep. It’s important to have energy if you’re going to be spending your day hiking or traveling around a festival. Without the rest you need it’s just going to be a miserable time. No one wants to go on vacation and get back even more exhausted when they left. Luckily there’s finally an answer we’re excited to explore here on Take Me Outdoors. Michael Glavin joins our podcast today to discuss his invention: the Zenbivy. He talks about what it’s like as an entrepreneur to create a product and take it directly to consumers looking for this kind of innovation. Listen to his inspiring journey to help people get more energy to enjoy the fresh air we can only find in nature. Download this episode today to find out what the Zenbivy is all about. Bulletpoints Skate where the puck is going to go. Zenbivy’s vision is to make equipment that’s easier to use and take with you. There’s a lot of people looking for innovation on kickstarter. Makes finding support and starting a business easier. Zenbivy made their Kickstarter goal by the second day. This bed has gone through more tests than any other product Glavin has made before. It’s great to be able to connect with people directly when creating a product. Retailers love when you come with a product and a supportive consumer base. Customers feel they are in an awkward spot deciding who to buy from. It doesn’t take much money to get the ball rolling and find people who will support you. Links Zenbivy.com Zenbivy Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1246109845/zenbivy-bed-the-most-comfortable-backcountry-sleep Grassroots Outdoors: http://www.grassrootsoutdoors.com/search/node/zenbivy