S5E38 Istvan Csanady | Shapr3D

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In this episode, Aaron Moncur interviews Istvan Csanady, the founder and CEO of Shaper3D, a pioneering 3D modeling app that is transforming the CAD industry. Istvan discusses Shaper3D's vision to create a powerful, yet intuitive CAD tool for the modern era, focusing on mobility, ease of use, and collaboration. He shares insights into the company's business strategy, the challenges of balancing simplicity and sophistication, and the exciting roadmap for future features.

Main Topics:

• Shaper 3D's approach to reinventing CAD for the 21st century
• The importance of mobility and native application support
• Balancing ease of use with the sophistication of modern CAD tools
• Shaper 3D's business strategy and first sales
• Positioning Shaper 3D in the CAD market
• Winning the Apple Design Award and its impact
• Future roadmap, including collaboration features and private cloud architecture

About the guest:István Csanády is the Founder and CEO of Shapr3D, a pioneering 3D modeling app that has transformed the CAD industry by making professional design tools more accessible and intuitive. Starting with a vision to create a powerful CAD tool for the iPad Pro, Shapr3D has since expanded to macOS and Windows, gaining recognition such as the Apple Design Award. Under István's leadership, the company has continuously innovated, raising significant venture capital to support its growth​.

Links:
István Csanády - LinkedIn
Shapr3D Website

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