We’re back with another installment of Meet the Ideator! This week’s episode features Mike McCoy, of Quirky Cloak fame. Mike’s snazzy iPad case has been making waves in the blogosphere and Twittersphere, and we’re excited to fast-track it through the production process. It’s available for a smooth price of $42 in the Quirky store.
1. What do you do? (job-wise, ya know, when you’re not on Quirky)
When I’m not on Quirky, I spend my time as an Engineer designing various systems on aircraft carriers. Mostly classified stuff, hence the short explanation. : -)
2. Where are you from?
Everywhere. No really, I was a Navy Brat growing up so I have lived from Puerto Rico to Chicago and a bunch of spots in between. I currently reside in Virginia.
3. When and how did you think up the idea for Cloak?
I was actually scoping the Apple stock prices and realized that Steve Jobs’ upcoming press event would probably be the venue in which he would reveal the IPad. I thought Quirky could really benefit from getting an early jump on this new market. I got lucky, it really was just great timing.
4. Had you tried to make this thing on your own already?
Nope, I need to learn how to sew.
5. From who/where do you derive your creative inspiration?
My wife, my family, and throw in a little hip hop music (Outkast).
6. What do you wish Quirky did that it does not already?
Continue to increase Quirky visibility and traffic. More traffic, more members, more buyers, etc.
7. What’s your favorite deli meat? Cereal?
You can never go wrong with a late night bowl of Frosted Flakes.
8. What are some of your quirks?
I’ll watch almost anything on the Discovery Channel.
