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IoT Data: Using Smart Tech to Outsmart Analog Competitors

Over the Air · 22 Jun 2021 · 48m

What this episode covers

Sean Grundy, Co-Founder & CEO of Bevi, explains how the company uses IoT data to manage field operations, predict maintenance, and drive product improvements, setting it apart from analog competitors. He details the mechanical engineering challenges of inline carbonation and shares lessons learned from early hardware failures, such as the lack of systematic breakdown tracking. Grundy also discusses strategic decisions regarding core competencies, outsourcing non-core functions like firmware and door manufacturing, and the importance of choosing the right contract manufacturer partners for startups.

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Bevi, Peloton, Dyson, Apple
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Fitbit, Whoop

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