From software engineering and quality assurance... to leading strategic partnerships for some of the biggest names in smart home technology.

Aadhar "Addi" Gaur (Director of Strategic Partnerships & Corporate Development at Igloo) has built his career at the intersection of technology, product innovation, and business growth. Today, he's helping shape the future of connected living through partnerships that unlock new opportunities across smart homes, multifamily housing, hospitality, and property technology.

From Arlo and NETGEAR to Yale, August Home, ASSA ABLOY, Fortune Brands, and now Igloo, he's had a front-row seat to the evolution of smart access, connected devices, and the partnership strategies powering modern living.

In our conversation, we're exploring:

→ Why the best partnerships start with customer problems, not contracts

→ What it takes to bridge engineering, product, sales, and executive teams around a shared vision

→ How APIs, SDKs, and integrations create entirely new business opportunities

→ Lessons learned navigating acquisitions, mergers, and organizational change

Addi's superpower? Translating complex technology into strategic business opportunities.

Episode coming soon.

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