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Ep. 172
Building an affordable and scalable IoT network
Johan Stokking, CTO & Co-founder, The Things Industries
Tuesday, Apr 04, 2023
This week, we interviewed Johan Stokking, CTO and co-founder of The Things Industries. The Things Industries is the industry renown expert that provides an integrated chain of LoRaWAN products and services to help companies start building secured end-to-end solutions for themselves and their customers. In this episode, we discussed the value proposition of LoRaWAN and why it has survived and thrived in the fiercely competitive connectivity ecosystem. We also explored the business project behind the pricing models and why simplicity and transparency are critical for operators of large device fleets.
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Ep. 171
Integrating operations and IT to secure medical devices
Shankar Somasundaram, Founder & CEO, Asimily
Tuesday, Mar 28, 2023
Our guest for this week is Shankar Somasundaram, founder and CEO of Asimily. Asimily is a medical IoT risk mediation platform that holistically secures mission-critical healthcare devices through inventory detection, cybersecurity management, and procurement to operation support. In this episode, we discussed the unique challenges in securing the healthcare environment, from heterogeneous device fleets to the broad attack landscape and complex regulations. We also explored the importance of integrating operations in IT that can impact medical device performance. Key Questions:
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Ep. 170
Affordable global coverage from space
Tarun Gupta, Co-founder & Chief Product Officer, Skylo Technologies
Tuesday, Mar 21, 2023
This week, we interviewed Tarun Gupta, co-founder and Chief Product Officer at Skylo Technologies. Skylo provides cost-effective coverage from space across the world by building an ecosystem of satellite operators, cellular providers, and technology partners. We talked about IoT and consumer use cases for the satellite that matured today, as well as the trends that will continue to drive adoption in the coming years. We also explored the importance of simplicity as end-users begin to expect universal connectivity. Key Questions:
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Ep. 169
API security for modern software services
Pat Clawson, Chairman & CEO, Resurface Labs
Tuesday, Mar 14, 2023
In this episode, we talked with Pat Clawson, chairman and CEO of Resurface Labs. Resurface Labs is a data-driven API security service that uses continuous API scanning to detect and respond to the attack in real-time. We talked about the growing importance of APIs in modern software architecture and the challenges companies face in managing hundreds or thousands of APIs. We also explored the unique challenges in API security, such as broken object-level authorization, API parameter tampering, session hacking, and other exploit types. Key Questions: ● What are the problems to solve in terms of API security service? ● Why are existing security systems, like Firewalls and API gateway, insufficient to defend the API network? ● What does the unknown zone leading to the attack surface indicate, as shown in the graph? (Please insert the link of the graph mentioned on the podcast) ● What are the focus areas in API security for modern software services? Read more
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Ep. 168
What is the workplace of the future
Stefan Schwab, CEO, Enlighted
Monday, Mar 06, 2023
In this episode, we talked with Stefan Schwab, CEO of Enlighted. Enlighted is a leading, human-centered prop-tech provider of IoT solutions for space optimization, building management, business productivity, and sustainability. In this talk, we discussed the two megatrends that are reshaping the office today, the need for a hybrid workforce and the drive for sustainable building operations. We also talked about the long tail of use cases that leverage sensor data to improve employee productivity, track assets, and improve visibility into operations. Key Questions:
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Ep. 167
Entering the era of AI super tools
Gabriel Rene, CEO, Verses
Monday, Feb 27, 2023
This week we interviewed Gabriel Rene, CEO of Verses. Verses is the company behind KOSM, the world's first network operating system for distributed intelligence. In this episode, we discussed the coming explosion of AI-based super-tools built on the converging maturation of AI, IoT, robotics, and AR, like ChatGPT. We also explored the challenges facing this technology development, ranging from the need to lay a strong rules-based foundation to build safe AI to engage with governments and integration with legacy business systems. Key Questions:
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Ep. 165
Rethink packing with smart 3D packing APIs
James Malley, Co-Founder & CEO, Paccurate
Monday, Feb 20, 2023
In this episode, we talked with James Malley, co-founder and CEO of Paccurate. Paccurate provides containerization technology to the supply chain community that reduces cost, waste, and carbon consumption. We discussed how trends toward higher product mix e-commerce and sustainability awareness impact packaging and shipping. We also explore how smart 3D packing APIs are used to upgrade existing WMS and TMS systems to reduce shipping and labor costs. Key Questions: ● How are decisions in packaging and shipping affected by sustainability? ● What does the solution process look like for smart 3D packing API? ● What is the interface look like for your customers in WMS and TMS systems? ● How do you calculate ROI for packaging solutions? Read more
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Ep. 164
How to collaborate over real-time operational data
Krzysztof Malicki, Founder & CEO, TrustedTwin
Friday, Feb 17, 2023
This week, our guest is Krzysztof Malicki, founder and CEO of TrustedTwin. TrustedTwin is an API-first solution for sharing real-time operation data with multiple partners powered by digital twins to build processes and enable services. In this episode, we discussed the technical and business challenges in collaborating with operational data, including ownership, access, and ledger tracking. We also talked about the importance of data sharing to enable new solutions in business models like device services and data federation for platform plays. Key Questions: ● What are the essential elements of sharing operation data with your partners? ● What are the functionalities of digital twin technology? ● What are the two main types of customers that are using the platform? ● What are the technical and legal challenges in operational data? Read more
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Ep. 163
How is the cloud transforming lab operations
Nathan Clark, Founder, Ganymede
Tuesday, Feb 14, 2023
This week, we interviewed Nathan Clark, founder of Ganymede. Ganymede is the cloud-native data platform for life science companies focusing on integrating physical lab instruments with digital workflows. In this episode, we discussed the challenge of integrating and automating processes in life science research labs and manufacturing facilities. We also explored what the lab in the future will look like and how companies are leveraging the cloud today to improve productivity and guarantee compliance. Key Questions: ● What are the critical elements in automating the manufacturing process? ● What are the roles of the primary and secondary users in setting up the data infrastructure for the lab? ● How would you structure the tech stack, and where are you interfacing with other legacy systems and technologies ● How do people measure the objective benefits in the manufacturing and R&D side of the business?
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Ep. 162
How user-centric design improves IoT deployment success
Jared Huke, founder & CEO, Daito Design
Monday, Feb 06, 2023
Our guest for this week is Jared Huke, founder and CEO of Daito Design. Daito Design is a strategy, consulting, and design firm focused on creating impactful innovations for enterprises. In this episode, we talked about how user-centric design can improve the success of IoT solution deployment in the energy sector. We also explored the complex interactions between user experience, business design, technology development, and risk management. Key Questions:
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Ep. 161
How to maintain data quality across systems
Malcolm Hawker, Chief Data Officer, Profisee
Wednesday, Feb 01, 2023
This week, our guest is Malcolm Hawker, Chief Data Officer of Profisee. Profisee is a cloud-native master data management solution that helps enterprises solve data quality and governance issues. In this talk, we discussed the challenges related to data management, from integration between systems to standardizing workflows. We also explored how blockchain can impact data governance by making it easier to manage data sharing between supply chain partners. Key Questions:
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Ep. 160
How do you scale IoT globally and affordably
Ivo Rook, COO & President, 1NCE.
Friday, Jan 13, 2023
This week, we interviewed Ivo Rook, Chief Operating Officer and President of 1NCE. 1NCE is a leading provider of connectivity and software for IoT at a global flat rate. They offer fast, secure, and reliable cellular connectivity and services in more than 110 countries. In this episode, we discussed trends in IoT adoption and the telecommunications industry that enabled the 1NCE business model to grow rapidly in recent years. We also explored the non-technical challenges related to scaling IoT, like business case economics, servicing cost, supply chain, and the overall need for simplicity. Key Questions:
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Ep. 159
How to reliably connect 100 million devices
Dominik Obermaier, CTO, HiveMQ
Tuesday, Jan 10, 2023
This week, our guest is Dominik Obermaier, CTO of HiveMQ. HiveMQ helps companies connect devices to the internet by enabling fast, secure, efficient, scalable, and reliable bi-directional data movement between devices and the Cloud. In this talk, we dive deep into the IoT protocol landscape as we focus on MQTT and the surrounding standards in enabling software. We also explored the critical role of open standards and open-source software in an efficient and dynamic marketplace that promotes innovation. Key Questions:
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Ep. 158
Embed security and data visibility throughout the product lifecycle
Natali Tshuva, Co-founder & CEO, Sternum
Monday, Jan 09, 2023
In this episode, we spoke with Natali Tshuva, co-founder and CEO of Sternum. Sternum provides cybersecurity and data visibility throughout the product life-cycle process using embedded self-protection and monitoring solutions for resource-constrained devices. We discussed the cybersecurity threat landscape for IoT devices and why hacking a device is significantly easier than securing a device. We also explored the potential to unlock hidden data points from device operations to provide operational visibility and insights to operators and manufacturers. Key Questions:
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Ep. 157
How does security compliance impact sales
Justin Beals, CEO and co-founder, Strike Graph
Friday, Dec 30, 2022
This week, our guest is Justin Beals, CEO and co-founder at Strike Graph. Strike Graph is a compliance SAS solution that simplifies security certifications such as SOC 2, ISOO 27001, HIPAA, and PCI DSS compliance. In this episode, we discussed the importance of an effective compliance program for technology companies to meet customer requirements and reduce the time to close sales. We also explored the evolving landscape of security in compliance standards as regulators and companies seek to stay ahead of security threats. Key Questions:
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Ep. 156
How do you manage petaflops of IoT data
Matan Libis, VP of Product, SQream
Monday, Dec 19, 2022
In this episode, we interviewed Matan Libis, VP of Product at SQream. SQream provides an analytics platform that minimizes Total Time to Insight (TTTI) for time-sensitive data, on-prem and on-the-cloud. In this talk, we discussed the value of modern database architecture for extracting insights from petaflops of data. We also explored the merger of traditional data warehouses with data lakes into lakehouses wherein large volumes of data are queried without duplicating to a warehouse. Key Questions:
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Ep. 155
How AI Can Democratize Healthcare
Robin Farmanfarmaian,
Monday, Dec 05, 2022
In this episode, we talked with Robin Farmanfarmaian. Robin is a professional speaker and healthcare entrepreneur. She is also the author of "How AI can democratize healthcare?" In this talk, we discussed AI's role in the shifting landscape of healthcare delivery towards telemedicine and healthcare. We also explored the interfaces between traditional healthcare products and service providers with the new generation of digital diagnostics and therapeutics companies. Key Questions:
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Ep. 154
How are data marketplaces streamlining data monetization
Nick Jordon, founder & CEO, Narrative
Friday, Dec 02, 2022
Our guest this week is Nick Jordon, founder and CEO of Narrative. Narrative is a category creating company that has redefined data commerce by helping organizations acquire and monetize data more efficiently. In this talk, we deep dived into data monetization, from common use cases to marketplace pricing mechanisms and data quality assurance. We also explored how large, mature companies can monetize data from customer interactions with their products to improve margins. Key Questions:
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Ep. 153
How are retail brands adopting IoT to engage consumers
Cameron Worth, CEO & Co-founder, SharpEnd
Monday, Nov 21, 2022
This week we interviewed Cameron Worth, CEO and co-founder of SharpEnd. SharpEnd is an IoT agency and SaaS platform that supports CPG brands in connecting non-digital consumer products. In this talk, we discussed using QR codes, NFC, and augmented reality to drive consumer engagement and generate market insights. We also explored the challenges involved in rolling out large scale IoT campaigns that involve millions of products, thousands of sales points, and dozens of countries. Key Questions:
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