EPISODE · Mar 10, 2025 · 58 MIN
#60: Building community around digital fabrication, technology and innovation | Talk with Barbora Pešek - Organizer @ Maker Faire & FAB 2025
from Uppersky Podcast · host Uppersky
Barbora Pešek is one of the key organizers behind Maker Faire Czech Republic and FAB25. She brings together people who love to create, whether it’s digital fabrication, robotics, 3D printing, computers, arts and crafts, or hacker culture.In this episode, she shares what’s coming next for Maker Faire and FAB25, how they’re helping schools introduce more hands-on learning, and what it takes to organize an event of this scale. She also talks about her personal projects, the unexpected challenges along the way, and the moments that make it all worth it.Barbora opens up about where she finds inspiration and how she and her team are making these events more accessible. She also shares some of her favorite resources, including Open Hardware Manufacturing Podcast, MIT Technology Review Narrated, and The Good Robot.A great conversation for anyone who loves creativity, problem-solving, and bringing ideas to life.Stay connected with Barbora on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/barbora-pesek/----Are you curious about what we do at Uppersky? We design digital products for impact-driven businesses, helping startups and innovation teams solve real challenges and create meaningful results.You can learn more here:Website: uppersky.coLinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/upperskyInstagram: instagram.com/uppersky If this sounds like something you need help with, we’d love to connect.
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Barbora Pešek is one of the key organizers behind Maker Faire Czech Republic and FAB25. She brings together people who love to create, whether it’s digital fabrication, robotics, 3D printing, computers, arts and crafts, or hacker culture.In this episode, she shares what’s coming next for Maker Faire and FAB25, how they’re helping schools introduce more hands-on learning, and what it takes to organize an event of this scale. She also talks about her personal projects, the unexpected challenges along the way, and the moments that make it all worth it.Barbora opens up about where she finds inspiration and how she and her team are making these events more accessible. She also shares some of her favorite resources, including Open Hardware Manufacturing Podcast, MIT Technology Review Narrated, and The Good Robot.A great conversation for anyone who loves creativity, problem-solving, and bringing ideas to life.Stay connected with Barbora on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/barbora-pesek/----Are you curious about what we do at Uppersky? We design digital products for impact-driven businesses, helping startups and innovation teams solve real challenges and create meaningful results.You can learn more here:Website: uppersky.coLinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/upperskyInstagram: instagram.com/uppersky If this sounds like something you need help with, we’d love to connect.
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