TechBurst Talks Season 4 Episode 2
IoT Re-Imagined: Practicality over Promises
In this episode of the Tech Burst Talks podcast, host Charles interviews Gerhard Loots, CEO of Kallipr.
Gerhard discusses his transition from running the IoT business at Telstra, Australia’s largest telecoms operator, to a startup environment, his current role at Kallipr and the company's innovative IoT solutions. He elaborates on Kallipr’s unique approaches to sensor technology, total cost of ownership, and real-world applications in industries like rail and water management.
The conversation also touches on global IoT market trends, including the rise of India as a tech superpower and the impact of satellite connectivity. Gerhard shares personal anecdotes and offers a glimpse into his future vision for Kallipr, emphasising digitising infrastructure and leveraging AI for efficient data management.
00:40 Welcome Back, Gerhard Loots!
00:48 Career Transition: From Telstra to Kallipr
02:40 Introducing Kallipr
03:51 Competing in the Global Market
04:52 Focus on Total Cost of Ownership
06:35 Real-World Use Cases and Success Stories
11:00 Fun with B2B Marketing
13:30 Future Plans for Kallipr
19:00 Industry Insights and Market Trends
32:40 Personal Stories and Fun Questions
38:00 Closing Remarks and Farewell
Follow Kallipr:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kallipr/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Kallipr
Kallipr’s entertaining B2B videos (about time someone made tech fun!)
Edge Battery Change video
https://youtube.com/shorts/oMDikM3Wi24?si=cglkUMVEoHYsU5hC
Radar Tech Demo: Scientific Beer Evaluation
https://youtu.be/PE_QsYIxy18?si=Gu7KJDBNSLmkD1rz
How we IP68 Test Our IoT Devices
https://youtu.be/xj5NWMu9D0g?si=JQn_ocLXD29YoUmH
20 Year Battery Life
https://youtu.be/Jybt_4eC91M?si=JVCK1l94MYf1GsUm
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