Competitors Today

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1. Traditional Generators – Fuel-based, bulky, and environmentally harmful (Honda, Generac)


2. Battery Backup Systems – Clean but costly, and reliant on external charging (Tesla Powerwall, EcoFlow, Bluetti, Jackery)


3. Educational STEM Kits – Accessible but limited, not focused on real-world energy innovation (Snap Circuits, Elenco, Arduino-based kits)

Anticipated Challenges – Next 12 Months

1. Capital Access – Raising $250k to fund growth.

2. Prototype to Product – Refining, testing, and optimizing for real-world use. 


3. Team Building – Recruiting top talent while bootstrapping.


4. Certification & Safety – Meeting FCC, CE, and UL requirements.


5. Manufacturing & Sourcing – Establishing scalable, cost-effective production.


6. Market Education – Demystifying the EFE and its applications.


7. IP Protection – Strengthening patents and managing legal strategy.


8. Balancing Roles – Splitting focus between engineering and business.


9. Customer Integration – Handling early feedback and support.


10. Founder Resilience – Maintaining stamina and bandwidth under pressure.