Hot Metal Labs October Newsletter: Building a Bright Future Together

Hello Hot Metal Labs Community!

As the leaves change and the air turns crisp, we are thrilled to share the latest exciting developments and accomplishments happening at Hot Metal Labs. With your continued support, we're paving the way for a future where housekeeping is a breeze and your time is truly your own. Here's a glimpse into our recent achievements and what lies ahead:

1. Growing Together: Our Pre-Order Success

We're excited to announce that our community of early supporters is steadily growing! With over 30 pre-orders and climbing, we are one step closer to bringing our innovative housekeeping robots to your homes. But we're not stopping there. To help us spread the word, we've enhanced our customer survey to include optional referrals. When you refer friends and family to Hot Metal Labs, you not only help us grow but also earn additional discounts. Plus, there's an exclusive discount up for grabs to the customer with the most referrals. That's right, an opportunity for three no-cost discounts on your first order when we're ready to ship!

2. Building Our Dream Team: Five Priorities of HML Leadership

Our quest to build the best team in the industry continues. We've been diligently listening to feedback from our candidates and incorporating it into our management culture. As part of our commitment to our team and customers, we've established the "Five Priorities" of HML Leadership:

1. Take care of Your Family: Family, in our eyes, means "Everyone/Everything that takes care of YOU when you're unable to care for yourself." Our families and our customers' families are at the heart of everything we do.

2. Take care of Your Self: We believe in supporting every team member's well-being, whether it's their mind, body, or soul. When our team is at their best, we all benefit.

3. Take care of Your Education: In the ever-changing world of technology, continuous learning is essential. We're committed to providing the support our team needs to stay ahead, even if it doesn't align with our current goals. New perspectives make us stronger.

4. Take care of Your Career: We're dedicated to offering every team member the opportunities they desire. We believe that good opportunities are mutually beneficial.

5. This Job: When the previous four priorities are supported, we know our team is ready to support the company's mission. We're changing the world for the better, and we'll do it together.

3. Remote First / Hybrid Second: Embracing a Global Team

We're excited to announce that Hot Metal Labs is a "Remote First / Hybrid Second" company. We firmly believe that technology exists to make our lives easier, and recent events have proven that high-tech work can happen from anywhere in the world. We're building our founding team from across the globe, allowing us to access the top talent on their terms.

4. Embracing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)

At Hot Metal Labs, inclusivity is in our DNA. We believe that the best teams are diverse and inclusive, bringing together people from varied backgrounds and skills. Nature favors diversity in an ever-changing environment, and technology is certainly ever-changing. We're committed to championing diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of our work.

5. Strategic Planning for Q1 2024 Development

We're thrilled to share that we're actively engaged in strategic planning for development by Q1 2024. This involves a high-energy push to complete our prototyping tool, applying for qualifying grants, and preparing for our first fundraising event next year. Stay tuned for more details in our next newsletter as we work diligently to bring our vision to life!

Thank you for being a part of the Hot Metal Labs community. Together, we're creating a future where housekeeping is effortless, and your time is truly your own.

Warm regards,

John Hill Founder and CEO, Hot Metal Labs

P.S. Stay tuned for more exciting updates and developments as we continue our journey!