Nomad started with just a simple idea for their first product, the ChargeCard. The idea was to have a USB cable on you at all times – one that integrated into your life. It was shaped like a credit card so it could fit in your wallet. The ChargeCard launched on Kickstarter in the summer of 2012 with a goal of $50,000 and successfully raised $161,000. With this initial traction, Nomad the company was born and the team behind the ChargeCard pushed ahead. When asked what lessons Nomad has learned from their experience so far, Dentzel shared his belief in the importance for getting press coverage even though it was a nerve-racking situation financially: The following year, Nomad launched its second product, ChargeKey, a tiny key-sized USB cable. They launched ChargeKey on IndieGoGo this time and raised $172,000. Since then, the company has launched 10 new products, keeping up with their spirit of creating products that integrate seamlessly into your life. Some of my favorites include the:
Pod Pro: the only portable power station and cable manager for Apple Watch and iPhone.RoadTrip: a sleek car charger with a backup battery inside that provides plenty of portable power when and where you need it.Wallet: a battery built into your billfold providing a full charge for your mobile phone.PowerPlant: is a battery pack with enough power to get you through a long weekend charging multiple devices through its two power output ports.
In 2015, Nomad became a first mover in Apple Watch accessories with the Stand and Pod, later launching Pod Pro (first of its kind iPhone and Apple Watch charger) and a beautiful Apple Watch Strap (shown below). Diving into the Apple Watch market demonstrates how quickly Nomad moves. Dentzel loves this about his company: So what’s next for Nomad? According to Dentzel, they have many cool products in store for 2016, but can’t announce them just yet. What they will say is that they’re continuing on their mission to integrate convenient and well-designed portable power into your life. We featured Nomad in this year’s Tech.Co holiday gift guide; check out our entire guide here.
