Exhibiting at ShowStoppers during CES 2026 was equal parts exciting and nerve-wracking. It was our first time exhibiting at a press-only event, and walking in, the nerves were real.

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A well-timed pep talk from April E., plus last-minute help from P.S. Ary and Omid Mousaei, made all the difference. Somehow, between the holidays, we pulled together a press kit and got our banner printed—startup miracles still count as miracles.

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As always, the real magic came from the people. Huge thanks to Stephen Lehtonen for helping with setup and Pat Murray for (wo)manning the booth alongside me as a steady stream of journalists stopped by to see GECA Watch 2.0. The pace never slowed.

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Special appreciation to Mitchell Weinstock and Claire Chang for showing up with guidance, connections, and the kind of energy that carries you through a very, very long day. That support matters more than people realize.

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To the journalists we met—thank you for the thoughtful conversations and genuine interest. We’re excited to share what’s next for Hydrostasis and continue the dialogue.

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CES is loud, fast, and overwhelming. ShowStoppers reminded us that at the center of it all, progress still happens person to person.