In this episode of Make It Happen, Mike sits down with Kyle Storer — mechanical engineer, inventor, and co-founder of Ark Web Development — to talk about what it really means to build. From managing large-scale industrial projects to helping small businesses grow online, Kyle shares how curiosity, hands-on learning, and active listening have shaped his journey.
They dive into lessons from the University of Toledo, the power of customer discovery, how to manage teams older than you, and why failure (and a few ugly prototypes) are essential to success. Whether you're a student, entrepreneur, or just someone who likes to figure out how things work, this conversation is full of inspiration and practical takeaways.
🎧 Topics include:
How Kyle went from childhood tinkerer to project engineer at USG
Launching Ark Web Development and identifying market gaps
Lessons from NSF I-Corps and customer discovery
Using AI as a creative and planning tool
The value of getting out of your comfort zone
