Over the Air - IoT, Connected Devices, & the Journey
39 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 41 ratingsBudget overruns. Bricked devices. Data breaches. Building connected products is hard. Join us every Tuesday as we have sharp, unfiltered conversations with executives about their IoT journeys — the mistakes they made, the lessons they learned, and what they wish they’d known when they started.
In each episode of Over the Air, our expert guests will make bold predictions, reveal unpopular opinions, and share stories you won’t hear anywhere else.
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Leveraging Digital Technology for Health and Fitness with Florian Sauter, CTO and Co-founder at EGYM
September 01, 2022 13:00 - 20 minutes - 36.8 MBIn this episode of Over the Air — IoT, Connected Devices, & the Journey… Ryan is joined by Florian Sauter to discuss how EGYM is leveraging digital technology for global health and fitness.
Proof of Value (PoV) with Paul Glynn, CEO of Davra
August 18, 2022 13:00 - 27 minutes - 49.7 MBIn this episode of Over the Air — IoT, Connected Devices, & the Journey… Ryan is joined by Paul Glynn to discuss the role of proof of value (PoV) in driving successful IoT products.
Building Customer-Focused IoT Applications Easier with Charlie Key, Co-founder and CEO of Losant
August 04, 2022 13:00 - 19 minutes - 36.6 MBIn this episode of Over the Air - IoT, Connected Devices, & the Journey, Ryan Prosser, CEO of Very, is joined by Charlie Key, Co-Founder and CEO of Losant, an IoT software platform that makes it easy to build and go to market with enterprise IoT products and solutions.
Making IoT Economically Viable at Scale
July 21, 2022 13:00 - 26 minutes - 48.8 MBIn this episode of Over the Air - IoT, Connected Devices, & the Journey, Ryan Prosser, CEO of Very, is joined by Ivo Rook, COO and President at 1NCE. They discuss making IoT economically viable at scale.
Building A Low-cost Satellite IoT Solution
July 07, 2022 13:00 - 22 minutesIn this episode of Over the Air - IoT, Connected Devices, & the Journey, Ryan Prosser, CEO of Very, is joined by Alastair Williamson, CEO of Wyld Networks. They discuss several use cases of low-power IoT sensors and IoT connectivity with satellites.
Q&A with Rob Tiffany Part 2: Digital Twins, Edge Vs Cloud Computing & Industrial IoT
June 23, 2022 13:00 - 25 minutesIn this episode of Over the Air - IoT, Connected Devices, & the Journey, Ryan Prosser, CEO of Very is joined by Rob Tiffany, Managing Director at Digital Insights and Bill Flaherty, Director of Hardware Engineering at Very.
Digital Twins and IoT for Robotics
June 09, 2022 13:00 - 32 minutesIn this episode of Over the Air - IoT, Connected Devices, & the Journey, Ryan Prosser, CEO of Very, is joined by Kiva Allgood, President, CEO, and Board Member at Sarcos Technology and Robotics Corporation. They discuss how Sarcos is bringing industrial robotics and exoskeletons to life. They further talk about the role of IoT in product development and how to quickly bring these innovations to market in a way that has the greatest commercial viability.
Q&A with Rob Tiffany Part 1: 5G, CBRS, Edge, IIoT & Agile
May 26, 2022 13:00 - 30 minutesIn this episode of Over the Air - IoT, Connected Devices, & the Journey, Ryan Prosser, CEO of Very is joined by Rob Tiffany, Managing Director at Digital Insights and Bill Flaherty, Director of Hardware Engineering at Very. In this Q&A session, they discuss the vast potential of CBRS and Enterprise 5G for industrial innovation in distributed environments. They investigate how much the impact of 5G will be determined by its use cases and degree of relevance, determined by the requirements of...
Managing 250 Million Messages Per Day
May 12, 2022 13:00 - 33 minutesIn this episode of Over the Air - IoT, Connected Devices, & the Journey, Ryan Prosser, CEO of Very, is joined by Eric Simone, Founder, and CEO of ClearBlade. They discuss how ClearBlade has evolved to become the industry leader in intelligent assets and Industrial IoT. Eric shares his approach to edge computing (and the value this trend delivers to his customers), partnerships as a growth enabler, and ClearBlade's future vision.
Building a Hub to Manage Millions of Other People’s Devices
April 28, 2022 13:00 - 31 minutesIn this episode of Over the Air - IoT, Connected Devices, & the Journey, Ryan Prosser, CEO of Very, is joined by Lucas Haldeman, Founder and CEO of SmartRent. They discuss how SmartRent leverages the strategy of developing and maintaining quality partnerships to successfully manage IoT devices at scale. They also explore how to find product market fit in the rental ecosystem while balancing owner asset protection and renters' privacy concerns.
Building Security Robots: a Hardware-as-a-Service Case Study
April 14, 2022 13:00 - 36 minutesIn this episode of Over the Air - IoT, Connected Devices, & the Journey, Ryan Prosser, CEO of Very is joined by Travis Deyle, Co-founder and CEO of Cobalt Robotics. They discuss how Cobalt employs a framework to deliver a much better service at a much lower cost to their customers. They also look at Hardware-as-a-Service (HaaS) and its long-term viability in terms of delivering business value and reimagining how hardware is distributed.
Super Intelligence. Friend or Enemy?
March 31, 2022 13:00 - 32 minutesIn this episode of Over the Air: IoT, Connected Devices, & the Journey, Ryan Prosser, CEO of Very is joined by Daniel Hulme, CEO of Satalia. They discuss artificial intelligence, its application, implications and variations. They delve into how artificial intelligence connects with both IoT, and business success.
The Anatomy of a Hardware Product Recall
March 17, 2022 13:00 - 27 minutesIn this episode of Over the Air - IoT, Connected Devices, & the Journey, Ryan Prosser, CEO of Very is joined by Brandon Van Blerk, Co-founder and CEO of Tether. They delve into the anatomy of product recall, with Brandon describing his journey into market discovery and the origin of Tether. They talk about how to identify product-market fit, how to analyse the market gap, and how to engage with customers to create a successful IoT product.
Intrapreneurship in Industry 4.0: What You Need to Succeed
February 01, 2022 06:00 - 23 minutesInnovation is hard. According to Christopher Couch, SVP, Chief Technology and Procurement Officer at Cooper Standard, and Founder and CEO at Liveline Technologies, one of the keys to success is finding a low-cost and low-risk way to break things and continuously experiment. But once you hit on something innovative, something that solves a thorny problem, how do you know whether it’s something you should spin off into its own standalone company? In this episode, we get into the weeds on in...
The OG of IoT Returns: A Chat w/ Rob Tiffany (Part 2)
January 18, 2022 10:00 - 22 minutesRob Tiffany, VP & IoT Intrapreneur at Ericsson and the Executive Director at the Moab Foundation, returns for part 2 of our wide-ranging conversation on IoT. In this episode, we discuss ethics in technology and how IoT can be further leveraged for the common good. We also chat about the future of IoT and how it fits into “Capitalism 2.0”. We discuss: IoT and technology thresholds: The lines that shouldn’t be crossed How the Moab Foundation helps the world What’s on the horizon for Ericsson...
The OG of IoT: A Chat w/ Rob Tiffany (Part 1)
January 04, 2022 10:00 - 29 minutesThere are a select few who were there at the dawn of IoT. Rob Tiffany, VP & IoT Intrapreneur at Ericsson, is one of those. In fact, Rob is known for showing up in the monumental stages of the IoT evolution and transitioning into the behemoth that it is today. Our conversation is so jam-packed with IoT insights that we had to separate it into two parts. In part one, Rob discusses the early days of IoT—pre-cloud, pre-sophisticated development tools, pre-wireless data networks—and weighs th...
The Hero’s Journey Toward High-Level Hardware Execution
December 21, 2021 06:00 - 29 minutesThere’s a Maori proverb that goes like this: What is the most important thing in the world? It is the people, it is the people, it is the people. That certainly applies to high-level hardware execution. After all, there is no way it happens unless you have the right people around you. Matt Barber, Chief Executive Officer at Vutility, joins the show to share his tips on how to get the right people into the right mindset for executing hardware well. We discuss: 3 tips for high-level execut...
IoT Lessons: How Software Opened the Door to Smart Locks
December 07, 2021 06:00 - 28 minutesYale has been manufacturing locks since 1840. Put another way, they have hardware on lockdown. Software, on the other hand, has been a relatively new addition to the company’s repertoire. In this episode, Jason Williams, President of August Home, Yale Real Living, and Smart Residential Global Accounts, shares his thoughts on the journey his company has been on since they started manufacturing smart locks and the lessons they have learned along the way. We discuss: The story and strategy b...
A Smart Approach for Doing Firmware Right
November 23, 2021 06:00 - 20 minutesNobody gets firmware right the first time. It’s a hard truth in the IoT space. Many developers of smart products trip up at this step in their journey. It’s not just the initial development that’s difficult either. As the product evolves, you need to constantly improve the experience—without breaking things in the process. Alan Vardon, Director - Smart Home Division at Globe Electric, is well-versed in the trials and tribulations of firmware development, and he’s learned a few lessons alon...
The Recipe For Creating a Culinary Connected Device
November 09, 2021 06:00 - 23 minutesIt’s hard enough to marry the worlds of hardware and software when creating a connected device. Imagine throwing another specialized discipline with its own language and rigid ways of working into the development process too. That’s exactly what David Rabie, Founder & CEO at Tovala, dealt with in creating a company that pairs a smart oven with a meal delivery service. In this episode, he describes how they established a culture of collaboration that brought all three disciplines together u...
Sustainability in the Robotics-as-a-Service Industry
October 26, 2021 06:00 - 36 minutesFor B2B robotics, all the customer cares about is the outcome. There’s no emotional attachment to having a brand new thing like there is in B2C. That’s one reason why it provides an incredible opportunity to bring sustainability and reusability to the industry. All it takes is one simple acronym: RaaS. Stefan Nusser, Chief Product Officer at Fetch Robotics, joins the show to discuss how his company approaches sustainability using a robotics-as-a-service model. We discuss: What made a par...
Smart Grilling: How Tech Helps Cook a Better Brisket
October 12, 2021 06:00 - 31 minutesPeople have been cooking meat over a fire for millions of years. But until recently, they haven’t had the benefit of using grills infused with smart capabilities. And that’s a crying shame. Jason Baker, Business Development at Green Mountain Grills, explains how the smart pellet grill works and the process that went into creating it. We discuss: - How the technology works - Three ways it makes grilling easier - Developing tech with a non-technical background - Lessons learned throughout th...
IoT Strategy: Firing Bullets Instead of Cannonballs
September 28, 2021 06:00 - 25 minutesYou’ve been tasked with defining an IoT and automation strategy for your company. It’s a major initiative that will likely span the next decade or more. Where do you start? What’s the right path forward? Craig Salvalaggio, Chief Operating Officer at Applied Manufacturing Technologies, was in your shoes 18 years ago. In this episode, he offers advice on how to get started with an IoT strategy and the pitfalls to avoid along the way. We discuss: - What automation looked like 20 years ago - Ti...
Star Trek Replicators? How Additive Manufacturing is Changing the Industry
September 14, 2021 06:00 - 31 minutesWe’re a lot closer to having a bona fide Star Trek replicator than you might think. Sure, we’re not to the point where you can just press a button and a part — or maybe a steak and some Romulan ale — will materialize out of nowhere. However, additive manufacturing has finally matured to such a degree that 3D printing is feasible for manufacturing applications. Blake Teipel, Cofounder and CEO at Essentium, shares how additive manufacturing is bringing agility and adaptability to manufacture...
Jumping Into the Ring w/ a Punchable Computer
August 31, 2021 06:00 - 36 minutesTypical hardware devices aren’t designed to withstand getting punched repeatedly every day. One reason is most hardware isn’t meant to be punched. Another reason is it’s pretty hard to develop hardware for that purpose. In this episode, Jeff Morin, CEO and Founder at Liteboxer, discusses how his team tackled the challenges of creating a home boxing hardware platform that gamifies the workout experience. Topics covered: - Developing hardware in the consumer space - Strategies for raising cap...
Redefining the Imaginable in Space Exploration & Communication
August 17, 2021 06:00 - 38 minutesThe most enticing opportunities on earth involve finding solutions to problems that have traditionally been considered impossible. What could be better than that? How about redefining the imaginable outside of earth’s orbit — in deep space? Neil Mallik, Office of the Chief Engineer for Space Communications and Navigation at NASA, joins the show to chat about the commercialization opportunities available in space exploration and communication. We discuss: - Openings for commercialization in...
Modularity in Robotics: A Vision for the Future
August 03, 2021 06:00 - 27 minutesMost of our tech isn’t developed to be modular. Our cell phones, speakers, and TVs are designed to be used for a limited window of time and can’t be reused in any way — at least by the end consumer. However, Afshin Doust, CEO at Advanced Intelligent Systems, has a different vision for the future of robotics. In this episode, he explains how modularity minimizes development costs and time while empowering a bigger, better robotics industry for the future. Topics covered: - Making robotics ...
Designing IoT Solutions for Hard-to-Connect Places
July 20, 2021 06:00 - 36 minutesIoT is transforming the way we approach intractable problems like poverty, sustainability, and climate change, especially in remote regions like Africa. But there are many challenges inherent in bringing connected devices to these isolated places. Jit Bhattacharya, Principal at Factor(e) Ventures, joins the podcast to talk about engineering IoT solutions for areas with unreliable connectivity. Topics we covered: - 3 challenges of developing an IoT solution for remote areas - How lithium-ion...
Intrapreneurship, Internal Incubation, Spinoffs, and IoT Product Development
July 06, 2021 06:00 - 38 minutesMany of the world’s greatest innovations emerge from intrapreneurship. Given the space to incubate tangential ideas, employees often create products that become the basis for successful spinoff companies. In today’s episode, we chat with Bob Marshall and Joe McNulty from Whisker Labs — a company born out of intrapreneurship. Bob is the Founder and CEO and Joe is the SVP of Product and Partnerships. We discuss: - The origin story of Ting - Intrapreneurship and innovating within a company - ...
IoT Data: Using Smart Tech to Outsmart Analog Competitors
June 22, 2021 06:00 - 48 minutesIoT data can have a profound impact on the quality of your product. But don’t stop there. It can also potentially improve every single aspect of your business. In this episode, Sean Grundy, Co-Founder & CEO of Bevi, joins the show to explain how IoT data guides his business and sets the Bevi brand apart from the competition. We discuss: - Using IoT data to inform decision making - Hardware mistakes and lessons learned - Tips for entering a contract manufacturer relationship - Thoughts on c...
Embracing a Consumer-Centric Approach to Product Development
June 08, 2021 07:30 - 35 minutesA lot of companies — even the big players — make the mistake of developing a product in search of a problem. But today’s guest, Doug Roberson, Chief Technology Officer at Alterco Robotics US, advocates for taking a consumer-centric approach to product development. In this episode, he shares why listening and interacting with customers is the key to delivering a viable outcome that actually solves their problems. What we talked about: - Honing a consumer-centric approach to product developm...
Moonshot Engineering Projects: Getting Innovative Initiatives Off the Ground
May 25, 2021 07:30 - 36 minutesYou’ve been given the reins of a moonshot engineering project. The company’s big, make-or-break initiative is in your hands and all eyes are on you. Feeling lost? Overwhelmed? No idea where to start? In this episode, new co-host, Luke Wilhelm — Chief Product Officer here at Very and a veteran leader of big consequential projects — doles out advice for overseeing critically strategic engineering initiatives. Topics covered: - Advice for newbies leading a really big initiative - Options for...
Silicon Savannah: Expanding Access to Clean Cooking Fuel
May 11, 2021 07:30 - 29 minutesA significant amount of the world’s population — over 2 billion households — cooks with dirty fuels. For most, there simply isn’t access to clean cooking fuel. In Kenya, Nick Quintong (CEO and Co-Founder) and his team at PayGo Energy have designed an IoT solution that expands access to clean cooking. In this episode, Nick shares: - Why startups are abundant in Nairobi - How a piece of smart hardware brings clean cooking fuel to Kenya - The journey of developing new IoT technology - Ad...
Space IoT: The Final Frontier
April 27, 2021 07:30 - 19 minutesThe greatest transformation in the history of aerospace is happening now. The confluence of new technology combined with the evolution of space-based markets presents incredible opportunities for companies in the connected space. Joining us on this episode to break it all down is Dennis Muilenburg, Former CEO of Boeing and current CEO of New Vista Acquisition Corp., a SPAC focused on emerging technologies in the aerospace and defense sectors. Topics we covered: - Significant changes in the...
Guiding Agriculture Into the Digital Age
April 20, 2021 07:30 - 34 minutesThe digital transformation continues to upend industries and connect the world in new and innovative ways. But one industry remained untouched until recently: agriculture. In this episode, we’re joined by Praveen Penmetsa, CEO/Founder of Monarch Tractor & Motivo, to discuss how he’s revolutionizing the agriculture industry by bringing automation and connectivity to farms around the world. Topics that we covered: - Transforming a stagnant industry - Challenges of working in an agricultural...
What is Robotics-as-a-Service (RaaS)?
April 13, 2021 07:30 - 28 minutesWe’ve all heard of Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) and, of course, the hardware needed for that software to work. But what happens when SaaS and complex hardware are combined? Paul Willard, a founding partner at grep -vc, refers to this as RaaS or Robotics-as-a-Service. In this episode of Over the Air, Paul tells Ryan about… - What RaaS is and why it’s valuable - How his rare background makes him the perfect RaaS investor - What he looks for in founders - The robot he can’t wait for someo...
Tips for Early-Stage Smart Device Prototyping
March 24, 2021 21:38 - 23 minutesThe line between prototyping to perfection and analysis paralysis is fine. On one hand, you want to make sure your IoT-connected device is as customer pleasing as possible. On the other, you’ve got to get the thing to market. In this initial episode of Over the Air: IoT Connected Devices & the Journey, we speak with Keith Nothacker, Founder & CEO of BACtrack. Along with tips for early-stage smart device prototyping, Keith shares… BACtrack’s journey from idea to market leader Reasons why som...
Tips for Early-Stage Smart Device Prototyping w/ Keith Nothacker
March 24, 2021 21:38 - 23 minutes - 21.6 MBThe line between prototyping to perfection and analysis paralysis is fine. On one hand, you want to make sure your IoT-connected device is as customer pleasing as possible. On the other, you’ve got to get the thing to market. In this initial episode of Over the Air: IoT Connected Devices & the Journey, we speak with Keith Nothacker, Founder & CEO of BACtrack. Along with tips for early-stage smart device prototyping, Keith shares… BACtrack’s journey from idea to market leader Reasons why som...
An Introduction to Over The Air — IoT, Connected Devices & The Journey
March 24, 2021 21:31 - 1 minuteYou’re on your own unique journey, but those mistakes, failures, and setbacks you encounter…are really not that unique. The IoT executives who have been on the journey before you have insight into their mistakes and the solutions that made them successful, and we’ve created a platform for them to share their stories to help others looking to advance in the IoT space. Join Ryan Prosser, show host and CEO at Very to talk about: - SaaS and hardware background. - How Very serves those try...