Episode
1502: The "Bad Idea" That Birthed a $2M Supercar w/ Nikita Bridan
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- Jun 30, 2026
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- 2044
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Summary
Nikita Bridan, co-founder and CEO of Oilstainlab, joins the show to share how he and his twin brother went from designing concept cars for major OEMs to building their own—the ones the big corporations were too scared to make. They call it building "the bad ideas," and it led them to create the Half-11: a stunningly raw, retro-futuristic supercar with a swappable EV or gas powertrain. This episode is a masterclass in visionary thinking, brand building, and outright industry disruption. For an...