Deborah Simpier – CEO of Affordable Internet Company Althea
In episode 20, Ian and Frankie interview Deborah Simpier, CEO and co-founder of Althea, a company using blockchain and decentralised technologies to increase affordable internet access worldwide. In part 1, Deborah shares her background and how her upbringing in a technology-focused family influenced her interest in technology and communication. The conversation touches on the future […]
Steve Statler – Measuring Carbon Footprints with Wiliot’s IoT Pixels
In episode 19, Ian and Frankie are joined again by Steve Statler the CMO of ambient IoT company Wiliot. In this part of the conversation, Steve discusses the concept of ambient IoT and its potential to connect everyday objects at a fraction of the cost. He explains how IoT pixels, small devices that harvest energy […]
Steve Statler – CMO of Ambient IoT Company Wiliot
ert island and his recommendation for a sustainable lifestyle. This is part 1 of a 2-part episode. Tune in to part 2 to hear more about Wiliot and how their IoT solution is bringing connectivity and intelligence to everyday products and packaging. Steve Statler – Steve is the author of Beacon Technologies, the presenter of the […]
Dialog Axiata PLC Sustainability Division – Supporting the People and the Planet
In episode 17, Frankie and Ian are joined by Tharusha and Asith from the sustainability division of Dialog Axiata PLC, the leading quad-play telecom provider in Sri Lanka. With a strong focus on sustainability, they have a portfolio of projects that aim to support the community and improve outcomes for people and the planet. With […]
Mea Thompson Interview Part 2 – Unconnected.org
In episode 16, hosts Ian and Frankie are joined again by Mea Thompson, co-founder and CCO of unconnected.org. They discuss the organisation’s mission to bridge the digital divide and provide meaningful connectivity to underserved communities. She highlights the importance of partnerships and funding from various industries to support their projects. Mea shares stories of the […]
Mea Thompson Interview Part 1 – Background & Interests
In episode 15, hosts Ian and Frankie are delighted to be joined by Mea Thompson, the CCO of unconnected.org. They discuss topics including Mea’s philosophy in life, what she aspired to be as a teenager, her educational background, passions and hobbies, significant books and thoughts on AI. They also discuss her motivation for starting Unconnected […]
Hello Tractor at MWC – Facilitating Convenient and Affordable Tractor Services
In episode 14, Ian interviews Robert from Hello Tractor live at MWC24. Hello Tractor is an award-winning diversified ag-tech company focused on improving food and income security throughout sub-Saharan Africa. Resource-poor farmers often face labour constraints that result in under-cultivation, late planting, and lost income. Hello Tractor facilitates convenient and affordable tractor services to these […]
Inveniam at MWC – Using AI to Reduce CO2 Emissions
In episode 13, Frankie interviews Mike and Evan from Inveniam live at MWC24. Inveniam offers an AI solution which helps enhance Right First Time operations, improve operational efficiencies and eliminate costly rework. Inveniam AI can transform visual data into actionable insights, quickly detecting objects, patterns and anomalies faster than a traditional workforce ever could. This […]
WMW at MWC – An IoT Platform Helping to Manage Water
In episode 12, Frankie interviews Bert Vanaken from WMW live at MWC24. WMW is an IoT platform where they combine your operational data with information provided through sensors and people. Through different ways of transmitting data they can monitor your remote locations or assets. One of their largest use cases is in water management where […]
Telet at MWC – Improving Mobile Coverage in Rural “Not Spots”
In episode 11, Frankie interviews James Body and Bianca Brisc from Telet live at MWC24. Telet is an MNO focused on improving mobile coverage in rural not-spots and delivering public and private 5G networks for rural and enterprise. It is the only independent private network that is a full UK member of the GSMA and […]