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XV: Startup Acceleration—Behind the Scenes, with Green Stream Technologies and Safe Zone Jun 24, 2019

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The next three episodes feature startups who just graduated from RAP—the RIoT Accelerator Program. RAP is 12 intensive, high-touch weeks, and these startups share what it was really like participating in a startup accelerator at RIoT Labs. This episode features Green Stream Technologies and Safe Zone. Join us behind the scenes of the RIoT Accelerator Program!
Green Stream Technologies is an environmental technologies firm. They help build safer more resilient communities through the power of smart technology, and their first product is an autonomous flood sensor network that lets people know when and where the roads are flooded, tell them how deep those water levels are, and lets them know when it’s getting better.
SafeZone has a fully automated Gunfire Detection System that features a cloud-based machine learning Detector, which can notify you within seconds of the room in which a gunshot occurred.

The RIOT ACCELERATOR PROGRAM (RAP) is accepting applications through June 30th, 2019 at 5pm EST. RIoT invites early stage startups in the Internet of Things space to apply NOW to participate in the 12-week high-touch RIoT Accelerator Program. RAP increases the impact of traditional accelerator programming by connecting you with an industry consortium of more than 75 companies across the IoT technology stack. The Fall 2019 cohort starts September 9th, and there is no cost to startups, no equity taken, and there are scholarships available. RAP provides access to prototyping lab and 6 months free office space, plus free tech resources from Arrow Electronics, Ubidots, Particle, Microsoft, and more. Leverage RIoT's network to learn, collaborate, and bring your product to market. Connect with Program Director Rachael Meleney at rachael@ncriot.org for questions.

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XIV: Public Safety and IoT - How and When? The 411 on 911 and IoT - with Bill Schrier, First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet) May 24, 2019

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You heard it here first! Bill Schrier - Senior Advisor for FirstNet, former CIO for the Seattle Police Department, former CTO for the City of Seattle - joins us to discuss how public safety is harnessing IoT.
And he shares how we (both citizens and public safety officials) might see public safety leverage IoT in the future. This episode is for all of us - Bill takes time to explain how citizens have an important role to play, and he doesn’t shy away from tough questions about how FirstNet, a network designed to give priority to first responders, is navigating tough questions - like what devices are considered public safety devices, whether IoT data can be prioritized, and how security and privacy come into play.
Ready for a peek into the innovations and challenges of disruptive tech in public safety? Tune in!

Bill Schrier: Currently Bill is a Senior Advisor for FirstNet; he's a former CIO for the Seattle Police Department and was the CTO for the City of Seattle; he also chaired a state interoperability committee for the State of Washington. Bill is also a former police officer and Army officer, and he speaks across the country. Follow him on Twitter at @billschrier.
FirstNet: The First Responder Network Authority is an independent authority within the U.S. Department of Commerce. Authorized by Congress in 2012, its mission is to develop, build and operate the nationwide, broadband network that equips first responders to save lives and protect U.S. communities.

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XIII: Designing Tomorrow's Interfaces for a Changing Demographic; HMI and IoT - with Tim Sweet, DNA Group May 10, 2019

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As the world's population changes, how does product design and interface design change with it? And why is the 4th industrial revolution happening NOW - what's come together to make IoT possible? Industry veteran Tim Sweet joins us for a conversation about human-machine interfaces (HMI), usability, and human factors - scoping the discussion within IoT and the products that are pushing this 4th industrial revolution forward.
Tim Sweet: Tim is a Solution Manager at DNA Group, responsible for opportunity and solutions development for HMI products and smart grid solutions. Tim has been a part of several technical revolutions: the telecom revolution, the launch of the digital network, and the birth of the internet, and is now an active participant in the IoT revolution. With communications networking at his core and years of experience in the HMI field, Tim has a passion for helping the wireless digital revolution grow and expand with the deployment of smart edge devices that help us all understand and live in this connected world.
DNA Group: For over 30 years, DNA Group has been involved in sourcing products from Asia and Europe. Throughout those years, DNA Group has successfully navigated the global marketplace providing competitively priced engineered components, assemblies and value-added solutions. Their market experience includes Transportation, Marine, Digital Switching Systems, Solid State Lighting (LED), Medical, HVAC, Power Tools, Lawn and Garden, White Goods (appliances), and emerging markets; from simple switches to complex printed circuit board assemblies and digital controls, with specialties in electronics contract manufacturing, current sensing, human-machine interfaces, power switching, integrated solutions, and component sourcing.

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XII: Innovation Fundamentals + 30 Years Worth of Insights - with Paul Peterson, Arrow Electronics Apr 25, 2019

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Join us for a journey from 20th-century innovation to today. In the studio with us is Paul Peterson, Senior Field Applications Engineer for Arrow Electronics. Paul has a rich background in the semiconducter industry, and he brings that and more to our studio. Get ready for an episode that goes all the way back to the early days of Intel and Xerox, then forward again to the innovations Paul is seeing every day.
Paul Peterson: Paul has been with Arrow Electronics for 27 years. Previous roles include Field Application Engineer for Intel, starting in the 1980s. Paul graduated from NC State University and is active in the IoT community.
Arrow Electronics: Arrow is the world's leading supplier for electronic component products, datasheets, reference designs and technology news. Learn more at Arrow.com.

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XI: Startup Pitches! Play-by-Play from RAP Pitch Night with Stephanie Kissel, Supportedly Apr 17, 2019

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In this episode, we bring you the sounds and pitches from RIoT Pitch Night - the event where the six startups from RIoT’s accelerator had their big graduation pitch night. We're breaking down what we saw, what went well, and what other startups can take away from these pitches - the things they can do and things they should avoid. If you like hearing about innovative startups, like thinking about tech innovations and new disruptive technology, or want to hear pitch and presentation advice, this episode is for you. And in this unique episode, we're joined by Stephanie Kissel, Co-founder and COO of Supportedly. Join us as the Supportedly podcast studio and RIoT Studios come together for one epic episode!
Stephanie Kissel: Stephanie Kissel is the Co-Founder and COO of Supportedly and the creator and host of the Supportedly podcast. She's also the Program Director for Talent Jam.
Supportedly: Supportedly.com helps entrepreneurs connect to free and low-cost entrepreneurial support programs, events, and actionable content. The Supportedly Podcast is a show that explores the best free and low-cost support programs helping entrepreneurs start and grow their businesses.

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X: Living the Startup Life - with Jamelle Eugene, Gryppers Apr 10, 2019

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In this second episode with Jamelle Eugene, CEO of Gryppers, join us as we learn what true startup life is like. We'll discuss everything from manufacturing and supplier hurdles to partnerships and the entrepreneurial mindset.
In our first episode with Jamelle, you heard the fascinating startup story of Gryppers. Join us for this episode to hear what it takes for him to keep this growing company moving forward.
Jamelle Eugene: Jamelle was a record-setting running back at NC State, and he co-created Gryppers to make a product halfway between athletic tape and a football glove. The current patented model, in addition to tactile sensation, compression, and grip-enhancing features, includes FDA approved thermo-reactive technology to recycle heat and wick moisture.
Gryppers: Gryppers seeks to naturally increase the proficiency, and preserve the longevity of every athlete and active professional worldwide. Gryppers was founded by two former Wolfpack football players, DaJuan Morgan and Jamelle Eugene. Learn more at gryppers.com.

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IX: From the ACC to Startup MVP - with Jamelle Eugene, Gryppers Apr 02, 2019

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Tune into the fascinating story of Gryppers, a company that started as one football player's idea.
This first episode in our series with Jamelle Eugene, CEO of Gryppers, we'll talk startup innovation and the origin of his company, which includes some throwback to Jamelle's football career at NC State. We'll also talk about the importance of a startup's MVP - a minimal viable product.
Jamelle Eugene: Jamelle was a record-setting running back at NC State, and he co-created Gryppers to make a product halfway between athletic tape and a football glove. The current patented model, in addition to tactile sensation, compression, and grip-enhancing features, includes FDA approved thermo-reactive technology to recycle heat and wick moisture.
Gryppers: Gryppers seeks to naturally increase the proficiency, and preserve the longevity of every athlete and active professional worldwide. Gryppers was founded by two former Wolfpack football players, DaJuan Morgan and Jamelle Eugene. Learn more at gryppers.com.

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VIII: A Twisty Path to a Career in Tech - with Amber Cobb, TÜV SÜD Mar 22, 2019

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In our third and final episode with Amber Cobb, we discuss her twisty path into a career in tech. Not only is she open about the curious path that led to her role in the testing and certification industry, but she also shares some of the things she’s experienced along the way and offers advice for others who are going into a career in tech. Jump back to Episodes IV and V to hear our first episodes with Amber, or jump in here for an interesting discussion about Amber's path to where she is today as an Account Executive with TÜV SÜD.
Amber Cobb: With over 14 years of experience, Amber is skilled in the electrical and electronic regulatory industry. She has extensive experience in sales, customer service, and team management. Her past roles included acting as a project coordinator managing customers’ projects, mentoring team members, contributing to marketing efforts, as well as delivering the best experience for all accounts. In her role with TÜV SÜD, Amber will be responsible for sales initiatives in North Carolina and Virginia supporting product safety, EMC, wireless and environmental services.
TÜV SÜD: An independent testing company, TÜV SÜD offers impartiality in all audit, test, inspection and certification activities for regulatory compliance. Headquartered in Munich, Germany and founded in 1866, TÜV SÜD is one of the world's leading technical service organizations.

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VII: Live on SXSW Exhibit Floor - SXSW Shows How Conferences are Changing Economic Development, Tourism Industries Mar 13, 2019

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This episode comes to you from the middle of the Exhibit Floor at South by Southwest (SXSW). We discuss what it's like to be at this interdisciplinary conference in Austin, Texas and bring you some of the stories of tech and innovation that we've seen.
We talk about this by picking the brains of three guests, speaking to each from their booth at SXSW. First is Jennifer Bosser, Senior Business Retention & Expansion Manager for the City of Raleigh, who's attending SX for the 7th time, and who walks us through how a brand thinks through using SXSW as a platform. Next is Danya Perry, Director of Equitable Economic Development at Wake County Economic Development, who discusses how the diversity and "space to connect" at SXSW mirrors some of his current initiatives and foci. And finally, Loren Gold, Executive Vice President of Visit Raleigh, joins us with a description of how tech is disrupting that space of tourism and economic development.
Don't miss this unique episode, with three different perspectives of how economic development leaders think through brand activation at a large-scale event like SXSW, and how both the conference and those industries have changed in the last two decades.

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VI: RIoT Underground is Live at SXSW, Asks - Is "IoT" a Problem Term? With Don Coleman, Chariot Solutions, and Adam Covati, Bandwidth Mar 12, 2019

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In this episode, we’re coming to you from South by Southwest (SXSW) in Austin. Our host Sarah Glova is joined by three guests, all fresh off a SXSW panel about IoT and Smart Cities - Tom Snyder, RIoT Executive Director; Don Coleman, CIO for Chariot Solutions; and Adam Covati, VP of R&D for Bandwidth. Their SXSW panel session audience was packed, and they sparked great conversation - so RIoT Underground is excited to bring a little of that to you.
This episode’s theme is unique for three panelists who were just speaking on a big stage about IoT and smart cities - we talk about whether the term "IoT" - internet of things - is it a problem term. Let's dive in!
Chariot Solutions is the Greater Philadelphia region’s top IT consulting firm specializing in software development, systems integration, mobile application development and training.
Bandwidth develops products with intelligent voice, messaging, 9-1-1 access, and phone number services—backed by Bandwidth's own nationwide, dedicated VoIP.

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