# IoT Data: Using Smart Tech to Outsmart Analog Competitors

- Show: [Over the Air](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/over-the-air)
- Published: 2021-06-22
- Length: 48m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/over-the-air/2021-06-22-iot-data-using-smart-tech-to-outsmart-analog-competitors
- Listen: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/over-the-air/episodes/IoT-Data-Using-Smart-Tech-to-Outsmart-Analog-Competitors-e2l43rs

## Summary

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.

## Chapters

- [1:07](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/over-the-air/2021-06-22-iot-data-using-smart-tech-to-outsmart-analog-competitors#t=67) Introduction and Bevi's Environmental Mission
- [6:20](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/over-the-air/2021-06-22-iot-data-using-smart-tech-to-outsmart-analog-competitors#t=380) Using IoT Data for Operations and Quality
- [11:30](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/over-the-air/2021-06-22-iot-data-using-smart-tech-to-outsmart-analog-competitors#t=690) Mechanical Engineering Challenges of Carbonation
- [14:46](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/over-the-air/2021-06-22-iot-data-using-smart-tech-to-outsmart-analog-competitors#t=886) Hardware Failures and Lessons Learned
- [21:14](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/over-the-air/2021-06-22-iot-data-using-smart-tech-to-outsmart-analog-competitors#t=1274) Core Competencies and Outsourcing Strategy
- [26:16](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/over-the-air/2021-06-22-iot-data-using-smart-tech-to-outsmart-analog-competitors#t=1576) Choosing Contract Manufacturers
- [39:19](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/over-the-air/2021-06-22-iot-data-using-smart-tech-to-outsmart-analog-competitors#t=2359) IoT Data Value and Future Vision

## Topics

- [Connected products & IoT](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/connected-products-and-iot)
- [Manufacturing partners & offshoring](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/manufacturing-partners)
- [Mechanical engineering](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/mechanical-engineering)
- [Quality & yield](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/quality-and-yield)
- [Leadership, teams & culture](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/leadership-and-culture)

## Most relevant to

companies scaling up

## Mentioned

- Bevi (company)
- Peloton (company)
- Dyson (company)
- Apple (company)
- Fitbit (product)
- Whoop (product)

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