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Over The Air Podcast: AI, Connected Devices & The Journey
Hosted by Very · EN
Budget overruns. Bricked devices. Data breaches. Building connected products is hard. Join us every other Thursday for unfiltered conversations with executives about their AI journeys — the mistakes they made, the lessons they learned, and what they wish they’d known when they started.
In each episode of Over the Air, our expert guests will make bold predictions, reveal unpopular opinions, and share stories you won’t hear anywhere else.
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Closing One Chapter, Opening Another
Dec 100:01:52Tap to summarizeAfter half a decade behind the mic, it’s time for us to sunset Over the Air. Creating this show has been one of the great privileges of our team’s journey, and we’re grateful to every guest and listener who helped make it meaningful.The good news? We’re not going far. Our next chapter is The Dispatch — a fresh podcast with a new mission and a broader lens. We hope you’ll join us there.TikTok: @ryantradesup
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Nov 2400:34:11Tap to summarizeFor the final episode of Over the Air, Nick Petersen, Division Director at FortifyIt, joins to share how he transformed a traditional loading dock equipment company into an intelligent IoT platform—in just 21 months. Learn about choosing edge computing for 10-year battery life, managing hardware development in rugged environments, and navigating manufacturing through COVID, bank failures, and tariff uncertainty. Nick offers hard-won lessons on insourcing vs. outsourcing, the future of Mexico manufacturing, and leading digital transformation in traditional industries. Essential listening for anyone building IoT products or driving innovation in industrial settings.
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Computing in the Cosmos: Sophia Space's Mission to Move Data Centers Into Orbit
Jul 2400:22:04Tap to summarizeIn this episode of Over the Air, Ryan Prosser talks with Sophia Space CEO Rob DeMillo about moving computing infrastructure beyond Earth's atmosphere, the unique challenges of orbital data centers, and why the next frontier of space exploration might be driven more by commerce than curiosity.Editor’s Note: Rob meant to say 4 Kelvin, not “4 km,” when discussing thermal limits.Looking to build smarter connected devices? Talk to the team at verytechnology.com💬 Want to join the conversation?Visit https://www.verytechnology.com/become-very-over-the-air-iot-podcast-guest to be a guest on Over the Air.
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AI at the Edge: Justin Schneck on the Future of Embedded Devices
May 29, 202500:24:20Tap to summarizeIn this episode of Over the Air, Ryan Prosser talks with Peridio co-founder Justin Schneck about the evolution of AI from the cloud to the edge, the power of open-source tooling in embedded systems, and what it takes to build scalable, secure device infrastructure for the AI era.Looking to build smarter connected devices? Talk to the team at verytechnology.com💬 Want to join the conversation?Visit https://www.verytechnology.com/become-very-over-the-air-iot-podcast-guest to be a guest on Over the Air.
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Smart Air, Smarter Cooling: Actasys's Innovation in Data Center Technology
Feb 10, 202500:30:02Tap to summarizeDiscover how Actasys transformed from studying building aerodynamics to revolutionizing data center cooling through innovative piezoelectric technology, as CEO David Menicovich shares their journey and technical insights.Connect with Bill:https://www.linkedin.com/in/bbrock25/Talk to Peridio:https://www.peridio.com/contactSubscribe to Peridio’s Newsletter here
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From Wearables to Insurance: How Kinetic is Revolutionizing Workplace Safety
Jan 23, 202500:29:02Tap to summarizeDiscover how Kinetic evolved from a wearable tech startup to an innovative insurance company, using IoT devices to prevent workplace injuries and revolutionize workers' compensation insurance. Connect with Bill: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bbrock25/ Talk to Peridio: https://www.peridio.com/contact Subscribe to Peridio’s Newsletter here
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The Connected Factory Floor: L2L and Data Management
Jan 9, 202500:33:36Tap to summarizeL2L's Eric Whitley discusses manufacturing data management, workforce challenges, and how connected platforms are transforming factory operations in the digital age. Connect with Bill: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bbrock25/ Talk to Peridio: https://www.peridio.com/contact Subscribe to Peridio’s Newsletter here
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Making Industrial IoT Work: Lessons from 30 Years in Automation with Grace Technologies
Dec 19, 202400:37:14Tap to summarizeExplore how Grace Technologies is transforming industrial safety and monitoring through innovative IoT solutions, from vibration monitoring to electrical safety devices, with CEO Drew Allen on Over the Air. Connect with Bill: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bbrock25/ Talk to Peridio: https://www.peridio.com/contact Subscribe to Peridio’s Newsletter here
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The Human-Centric Tech Revolution: Reimagining Indoor Environments With Bubblynet
Dec 12, 202400:34:50Tap to summarizeDiscover how BubblyNet is revolutionizing indoor environments using IoT and Bluetooth mesh technology, creating intelligent spaces that enhance productivity, sustainability, and human well-being. Connect with Bill: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bbrock25/ Talk to Peridio: https://www.peridio.com/contactSubscribe to Peridio’s Newsletter here
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Cracking The Code Of Automotive Radar: An Inside Look With Arbe's Chief Radar Officer
Dec 5, 202400:30:39Tap to summarizeDive into the world of autonomous driving technology with insights from Gonen Barkan, Chief Radar Officer at Arbe. Explore the challenges and breakthroughs in building high-resolution radar systems for self-driving cars. Connect with Bill: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bbrock25/ Talk to Peridio: https://www.peridio.com/contact Subscribe to Peridio’s Newsletter here
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