IoT is transforming the way we approach intractable problems like poverty, sustainability, and climate change, especially in remote regions like Africa. But there are many challenges inherent in bringing connected devices to these isolated places.

Jit Bhattacharya, Principal at Factor(e) Ventures, joins the podcast to talk about engineering IoT solutions for areas with unreliable connectivity.

Topics we covered:

- 3 challenges of developing an IoT solution for remote areas

- How lithium-ion batteries are changing the landscape

- The importance of data in developing products and gaining industry buy-in

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