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#9 Florian Miguet (Clim8): Heating up innovation - how Clim8 is creating wearable tech


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The guest of Episode 9 is Florian Miguet, CEO and co-founder of Clim8, a pioneering Ingredient Brand in smart wearable technology. This episode delves into the essential factors behind success in wearable technology and Ingredient Branding. Florian highlights the significance of a seamless user experience, ensuring technology integrates effortlessly into daily life. He shares firsthand insights on building a business with persistence and navigating the challenging "valley of death" between prototyping and commercialization—a journey that demands adaptability, collaboration, hiring the right talent, embracing risk, flexibility, and precise timing. From tackling challenges to driving innovation and leading the way with new tools for transparency and comfort, Florian offers invaluable lessons for Ingredient Brand experts, brand managers, entrepreneurs, and innovators alike.

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Themes and Timestamps

02:45 – Florian’s origin story

04:49 – How Clim8 technology works

06:14 – Prioritizing user experience and

technical difficulties

09:15 – First brand partnership with Odlo

and Ingredient Branding’s role

12:07 – Success in the US vs. EU markets

15:00 – Balancing growth and innovation

16:32 – The importance of the team

18:01 – Navigating the 'valley of death,’

learning from other industries and partners

22:57 – Tsunami of sustainability

regulations and legislations

26:40 – Introducing DIGITAG

28:39 – What’s next for Clim8?

31:22 – Ingredient branding challenge

33:52 – Guest recommendation

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  • Florian Miguet on LinkedIn
  • Clim8 Website
  • DIGITAG Website
  • Clim8 LinkedIn
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