The Mr. Beacon Ambient IoT Podcast

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 dive into his Italian roots and favorite music.🎧 Tune in to discover the future of wireless power!Giampaolo’s Top 3 Songs with Meaning:“Volare” by Domenico Modugno: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6jWsIpAbo-8“Con Te Partiro” by Andrea Bocelli: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wdx5nGphnAI“All of Me” by John Legend: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QfgJQUiQFes

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.🎧 Tune in for expert insights on the evolving world of precise location tracking!Fabio’s Top 3 Songs with Meaning:“The Wall” by Pink Floyd: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r48BLz42NuI“Alabama Live” by Alabama: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZpytxOjj2zo&list=OLAK5uy_nlKHwhjNVe3krWXTsq3aQYNJw8cMmdsXk“Italian Techno from the 90’s” by Various Artists

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!Kristen’s Top 3 Songs with Meaning:“Stuck With You” by Huey Lewis and The News: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u1SFWU5tXAE“All Right” by Christopher Cross: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mx8Yyz3UUng“Sweet Freedom” by Michael McDonald: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yvXFGUWBMHY

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 future of transparent, efficient supply chains. Wiggs’ Top 3 Songs with Meaning:“Give It Up” by KC & The Sunshine Band: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-AkxUirASIQ“Days Like This” by Van Morrison: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=paauQuPhKaA“It’s A Great Day To Be Alive” by Ben Rector: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MotpRvZbvQk

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 measurable ROI. A must-listen for supply chain professionals, this episode offers fresh perspectives on transparency, innovation, and creating smarter, more efficient operations. Sanjay’s Top 3 Songs with Meaning:“Hall Of Fame” by The Script (ft. will.i.am): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v8xgecy_ivw“Eye Of The Tiger” by Survivor: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_qDML_BCju8“Unstoppable” by Sia: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jJvDnYdD8JQ

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.Dhiraj’s Top 3 Songs with Meaning:“Stronger” by Kelly Clarkson: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XSvlIBhpFM8“Another Day In Paradise” by Phil Collins: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eaFlJQGtBeM“My Favorite Things” from The Sound Of Music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K7uISBk0tcw

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, corporate interests, and the need for a sustainable global economy.Peter’s Songs with Meaning:“Jesus is Waiting” by Al Green: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WmI8-A27agU“By The Time I Get To Phoenix” by Isaac Hayes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9bbdJSW3pvM“Come Together” by The Beatles: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=45cYwDMibGo

In this episode of the Mr. Beacon Podcast, Nitin Kamboj, Head of Strategy for Digital Supply Chain at Royal Mail, discusses how ambient IoT is transforming Royal Mail’s logistics. Learn how the 500-year-old institution uses IoT to track assets, boost efficiency, and reduce costs with over 800,000 IoT tags. Kamboj also shares insights on scaling this technology, future applications, and its role in Royal Mail’s sustainability efforts.

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-effective distance measurement. A must-listen for tech enthusiasts and anyone curious about the future of Bluetooth and wireless communication.Damon’s Favorite Songs:“Exile” by Taylor Swift (feat. Bon Iver): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=osdoLjUNFnA“Bleeding Out” by Imagine Dragons: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QFKHScAStsU“Start Me Up” by The Rolling Stones: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7JR10AThY8M