The Mr. Beacon Ambient IoT Podcast

In this episode of the Mr. Beacon Podcast, Kirsten Newquist, CEO of Identiv, shares her journey from Avery Dennison to leading one of the most innovative companies in IoT. Kirsten discusses Identiv’s unique engineering, new growth strategy, and their impact on healthcare and smart device solutions. She also highlights her values-driven leadership approach and offers personal insights on building resilient, purpose-led teams in a fa...

This week on Mr. Beacon, Mark Jacobstein—Co-Founder of Near Horizon and former colleague of Sam Altman—joins us to unpack the evolving venture landscape. We discuss AI’s impact, fundraising challenges, and how his venture builder model helps startups go from idea to execution. Mark shares personal lessons from Silicon Valley, career advice for the next generation, and why staying curious is key. A sharp, insightful conversation for...

In this episode of the Mr. Beacon Podcast, Donna Lanzetta—CEO of Manna Fish Farms and Manna Seafood Blockchain—shares her journey from attorney to aquaculture pioneer. Discover how she’s building offshore fish farms, fighting seafood fraud with blockchain, and creating a transparent, sustainable supply chain. From ocean to plate, Donna’s tech-driven, vertically integrated approach empowers consumers and supports ethical sourcing. T...

In this exclusive episode of the Mr. Beacon Podcast, Thomas Knothe, Chair of JTC 24, shares insights into the new Digital Product Passport (DPP) standards. As one of the few cleared to speak publicly, Thomas reveals how DPPs will transform global commerce, ensure sustainability, and drive regulatory compliance. Don’t miss this rare conversation that explores the future of digital-physical convergence—and the major opportunities it ...

This week on The Mr. Beacon Podcast, Kevin Dewald, founder of SimpleBLE and former Neuralink engineer, joins to discuss simplifying Bluetooth development, building cross-platform solutions, and what it’s like working at Neuralink. He shares insights on Elon Musk’s high-performance teams and how Bluetooth can even work inside the human body. A must-listen for developers, entrepreneurs, and tech enthusiasts!

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This week on The Mr. Beacon Podcast, we explore the future of wireless power with Giampaolo Marino, SVP of Strategy & Business Development at Energous. We discuss how Energous is revolutionizing ambient IoT with its PowerBridge Pro, enabling battery-free sensors for retail, logistics, and manufacturing. Giampaolo shares insights on IoT adoption, infrastructure simplification, and the launch of the Ambient IoT Alliance. Plus, we...

This week, Fabio Belloni, CEO of Quuppa, returns to discuss the latest in real-time location systems (RTLS). We explore Quuppa’s cutting-edge Bluetooth angle-of-arrival technology, its impact on logistics, sports, and healthcare, and exciting new use cases like tracking kids in trampoline parks and dogs in pet hotels. Fabio also shares insights on RTLS market trends, hybrid positioning technologies, and Quuppa’s future.

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Kick off 2025 with Kristen Hovland, CEO of Keep-it Technologies and leader of the Smart Food Tech Coalition, as we explore how smart packaging and IoT are revolutionizing food freshness, safety, and sustainability. Learn about dynamic freshness indicators that reduce food waste and empower consumers, alongside efforts to modernize regulations and educate the public. A must-listen for future-focused foodies!

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This week on the Mr. Beacon Podcast, Wiggs Civitillo, CEO and Co-Founder of Starfish, shares how his company is revolutionizing supply chain traceability. Starfish simplifies data sharing for compliance with FSMA 204, enhancing food safety, reducing waste, and building consumer trust. Learn how traceability unlocks value through insights, sustainability tracking, and ambient IoT innovations. Don’t miss this deep dive into the futur...

This week on The Mr. Beacon Podcast, Sanjay Sharma, CEO of Roambee, helps us to further explore the future of IoT enabled supply chain visibility. Discover how Roambee’s real-time sensing solutions impact global trade, reducing disputes, optimizing logistics, and enabling autonomous supply chains. Sanjay shares insights on tackling modern supply chain complexities, leveraging printed battery powered GPS technologies, and achieving ...

In this episode of the Mr. Beacon podcast, we dive into the future of IoT with Dhiraj Sogani, Sr. Director of Wireless Product Marketing at Silicon Labs. Dhiraj shares insights on ambient IoT, energy harvesting technologies, and the innovative ways Silicon Labs is shaping low-power, sustainable IoT solutions. From Bluetooth advancements to machine learning at the edge, explore the cutting-edge trends driving the IoT ecosystem.

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In this episode of the Mr. Beacon podcast, we zoom out to the big picture of global supply chains with Peter S. Goodman, Global Economics Correspondent for The New York Times. Goodman explores how cost-cutting, deregulation, and "just-in-time" practices strained supply chains, leading to shortages during COVID-19. Through insights from his new book, How the World Ran Out of Everything, Goodman shares powerful stories on resilience,...

In this episode of the Mr. Beacon podcast, Damon Barnes from Bluetooth SIG discusses the groundbreaking features of Bluetooth Core Specification version 6.0, including channel sounding, which offers precise range finding with centimeter-level accuracy. Learn how this innovation, along with other Bluetooth Core Specification version 6.0 updates, is set to transform industries like automotive and IoT, enabling accurate, cost-effectiv...

In this episode of the Mr. Beacon Podcast, Matan Epstein from Wiliot discusses the real-world impact of ambient IoT, from tracking COVID-19 vaccine temperatures to optimizing supply chains. With over 50 pilot projects, Matan shares insights on deploying battery-free Bluetooth tags, providing continuous visibility into goods movement, and improving operational efficiency. He also reflects on his career, problem-solving approach, and...

This week on the Mr. Beacon podcast, Simon Ford, founder of Blecon and IoT expert, discusses how Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) is revolutionizing industries like healthcare, logistics, and asset tracking. With over 17 years at ARM, Simon shares insights on building scalable IoT solutions and Blecon’s role in transforming BLE for business applications. Tune in to explore the future of IoT connectivity, real-time asset tracking, and the...

In this episode, Pete Bernard, CEO of TinyML.org, explores the groundbreaking world of TinyML—AI running on edge devices like wearables and sensors. We discuss how TinyML is revolutionizing industries by enabling AI in resource-constrained environments, covering real-world applications from agriculture to IoT. Tune in to discover how TinyML is set to redefine the future of AI and edge computing.

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In this Mr. Beacon Podcast episode, Wyatt Meek, CCO of AiRISTA, discusses the company's innovations in real-time location systems (RTLS) and IoT. He explains AiRISTA's multi-technology approach using Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, RFID, and GPS, and their recognition in Gartner's Magic Quadrant. Wyatt shares industry use cases in manufacturing and healthcare, highlights a consultative sales approach, and discusses his career journey. The episod...

Explore healthcare innovation with Navenio's COO and VP of Engineering, Bill Kloes and Sven Albrecht, on The Mr. Beacon Podcast. Learn how their infrastructure-free solutions, developed from Oxford University research, revolutionize indoor location tracking for patients, staff, and assets. Discover applications in the US and UK, business challenges addressed, and the advantages of mobile device strategies. Tune in for insights on t...