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Summary
In this conversation, Akshita Iyer, CEO and founder of Ome, discusses the inspiration behind the Smart Knob, a device designed to enhance kitchen safety by preventing unattended cooking, a leading cause of house fires. She shares her journey from neuroscience to entrepreneurship, driven by personal experiences with her family's safety. The Smart Knob integrates technology to monitor cooking activity, send alerts, and allow remote management, particularly benefiting older adults. Akshita emphasizes the importance of data insights for cognitive health and the potential for partnerships with senior living communities. She also outlines future plans for integrating the technology into new appliances and customizing the product for aesthetic appeal.
Takeaways
- Akshita's journey to entrepreneurship was inspired by personal family experiences.
- The Smart Knob addresses unattended cooking, a major cause of house fires.
- The device allows for remote monitoring and management of cooking appliances.
- Older adults are disproportionately affected by cooking-related fires.
- Data from the Smart Knob can provide insights into cooking habits and cognitive health.
- The technology aims to help older adults maintain independence in their homes.
- Partnerships with senior living communities are a focus for Aum.
- Future plans include integrating the Smart Knob technology into new appliances.
- Customization options for the Smart Knob are being explored for aesthetic appeal.
- The product pricing is designed to be accessible for families.
Sound Bites
- "I never thought I'd have started a company."
- "We hope that we can continue to solve for that problem."
- "We can see if someone is actually cooking."
- "We really want to work towards customizing this knob."
- "One knob is 129. For four knobs, it's 399."
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Aum and Akshita Iyer
00:30 The Inspiration Behind the Smart Knob
03:32 Functionality and Features of the Smart Knob
09:13 Safety and Monitoring for Older Adults
11:47 Data Insights and Cognitive Health
16:48 Partnerships with Senior Living Communities
20:49 Future Plans and Integration of Technology
23:41 Product Details and Pricing
website: https://homedesignsforlife.com/
Email: homedesignsforlife@gmail.com
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