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An Introduction to Over The Air — IoT, Connected Devices & The Journey

Over the Air · 24 Mar 2021 · 1m

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Ryan Prosser, CEO of Very, introduces the 'Over the Air' podcast as a platform for IoT executives to share their journeys, mistakes, and lessons learned. He highlights the complexity of building connected products, citing challenges like budget overruns, brick devices, and data breaches. The episode previews future guests including Rob Tiffany from the Moab Foundation, Keith Nothaker of Backtrack, and Jit Maticaria from Factor Ventures.

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