There's A Device For That

This week Esper's own CEO, Yadhu Gopalan, returns to the podcast to chat about the exciting road to building Esper. He dives into his extraordinary journey from a curious 5th grader exploring a mainframe room to becoming the visionary behind a game-changing product. He reminisces about his first and only job interview and the innovative projects he's been a part of since. He shares about the challenging road of bringing together your vision with the reality of the market and he highlights the importance of being humble in order to learn.

• 2:30 - Yadhu’s journey into the tech and software industry
• 7:35 - How Yadhu created Esper 
• 9:15 - Finding the right product-market fit
• 13:30 - How Esper makes device management easier
• 16:50 - Facing the challenges of building a business
• 22:20 - Upcoming industry trends

There’s A Device For That is hosted by Sudhir Reddy, SVP of Engineering, of Esper. For more about Esper, visit us.

Esper enables next-gen device management for company-owned and managed tablets, kiosks, smart phones, IoT edge devices, and more.

Esper is on a mission to power exceptional device experiences by revolutionizing the way companies manage their device fleets. Through advanced capabilities, Esper is leading the market beyond standard MDM practices into the modern era of DevOps for devices and beyond — Where workflow automation is standard, re-provisioning is a thing of the past, and managing by exception unlocks unprecedented operational efficiency. Try Esper's MDM software today.

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• Edge AI
• Edge devices & edge computing

Byron Baker is the Head of Design at Blink UX, an Evidence-driven Design™ firm solving customer experience (CX) and employee experience (EX) challenges for businesses. He joins the show to share his experience leading a team of design experts as they create user experiences that truly enhance the value and impact of devices. He dives into their diverse and fascinating portfolio, spanning from modernizing the trucking industry with a seamless on-the-road experience to a device that ensures your shower temperature is always perfect. He shares their comprehensive and effective methods for gathering customer insights that have helped them deliver on what truly matters to customers.

• 7:15 - What Blink UX does
• 8:15 - How Blink UX has helped customers upgrade their customer experience
• 19:20 - Helping Moen create a spa like experience at home
• 24:30 - Tips on gathering customer feedback to truly understand their needs
• 27:25 - Strategies for keeping innovation alive
• 32:30 - Where to learn more about Blink UX

There’s A Device For That is hosted by Sudhir Reddy, SVP of Engineering, of Esper. For more about Esper, visit us.

Esper enables next-gen device management for company-owned and managed tablets, kiosks, smart phones, IoT edge devices, and more.

Esper is on a mission to power exceptional device experiences by revolutionizing the way companies manage their device fleets. Through advanced capabilities, Esper is leading the market beyond standard MDM practices into the modern era of DevOps for devices and beyond — Where workflow automation is standard, re-provisioning is a thing of the past, and managing by exception unlocks unprecedented operational efficiency. Try Esper's MDM software today.

New from the Esper blog:

• Edge AI
• Edge devices & edge computing

Ron Tobb is the Founder of Minor Decliner (minordecliner.com), a cutting-edge ID scanning system. He joins the show to share how their easy-to-use scanners help retailers prevent underage sales and avoid fines by verifying a customer's age in seconds. He reveals the strategies he’s used to make Minor Decliner a success including a focus on integrating technology that delivers direct customer value and quality customer service. He also shares how their partnership with Esper has taken their device operations to the next level with features like an intuitive console, secure kiosk mode, and automated device provisioning.

• 0:45 - Why and how Minor Decliner came about
• 7:00 - How Minor Decliner scanners work
• 11:35 - How Minor Decliner reduces risk for retailers
• 12:55 - Applications for Minor Decliner scanners
• 14:10 - Why Minor Decliner chose Esper to manage their devices
• 17:10 - The future of Minor Decliner

There’s A Device For That is hosted by Sudhir Reddy, SVP of Engineering, of Esper. For more about Esper, visit us.

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Esper enables next-gen device management for company-owned and managed tablets, kiosks, smart phones, IoT edge devices, and more.

Esper is on a mission to power exceptional device experiences by revolutionizing the way companies manage their device fleets. Through advanced capabilities, Esper is leading the market beyond standard MDM practices into the modern era of DevOps for devices and beyond — Where workflow automation is standard, re-provisioning is a thing of the past, and managing by exception unlocks unprecedented operational efficiency. Try Esper's MDM software today.

New from the Esper blog:

• Edge AI
• Edge devices & edge computing

Joe Scanlin is the co-founder and CEO of Scanalytics, which transforms physical spaces into intelligent environments through smart floor sensors and predictive analytics. In this episode, Joe reveals how Scanalytics is harnessing the power of sensor-enabled flooring to unlock valuable insights into how people move through space and time and how it impacts their behavior. He shares the benefits this can have across industries from optimizing traffic flow in bustling commercial spaces to detecting falls in senior living facilities to saving energy costs for smart buildings. Listen in to hear how this true innovator is helping create a smarter, more efficient, and more data-powered world.  Content warning: Please note this episode mentions school shootings.

• 7:40 - How Joe co-founded Scanalytics 
• 13:00 - The design of Scanalytics’ floor sensors
• 16:30 - Unlocking space utility and energy savings
• 18:10 - How Scanalytics’ floor sensors work
• 20:45 - Applications for Scanalytics technology
• 24:45 - How Scanalytics compares to IoT sensors and cameras
• 34:45 - Where to learn more about Scanalytics

Check out Joe’s TedTalk on responsive physical environments: https://www.ted.com/talks/joe_scanlin_the_implications_of_responsive_physical_environments 

There’s A Device For That is hosted by Sudhir Reddy, SVP of Engineering, of Esper. For more about Esper, visit us.

Esper enables next-gen device management for company-owned and managed tablets, kiosks, smart phones, IoT edge devices, and more.

Esper is on a mission to power exceptional device experiences by revolutionizing the way companies manage their device fleets. Through advanced capabilities, Esper is leading the market beyond standard MDM practices into the modern era of DevOps for devices and beyond — Where workflow automation is standard, re-provisioning is a thing of the past, and managing by exception unlocks unprecedented operational efficiency. Try Esper's MDM software today.

New from the Esper blog:

• Edge AI
• Edge devices & edge computing

Joe Saavedra is the founder and CEO of Infinite Objects, a revolutionary product that preserves your most cherished moving memories (like video and NFTs) in a whole new way. This week on the show he takes us on a journey through the inception of Infinite Objects, revealing the creative process that led to its unique and awe-inspiring product (including an unboxing moment straight out of Harry Potter). He delves into how he tapped into the hearts and minds of his target users to create a product that truly resonates with them. He also shares how Infinite Objects is navigating the ever-changing macroeconomic landscape with innovation and creativity. Listen in to this captivating conversation and use the link below to get 10% off your Infinite Object.

• 0:40 - What inspired the concept of Infinite Objects 
• 11:00 - How Joe created Infinite Objects 
• 16:00 - Determining and operationalizing product design principles
• 20:15 - Understanding customer behavior and desires
• 24:40 - What’s next for Infinite Objects
• 28:30 - Navigating the pandemic and changing macroeconomic landscape
• 35:37 - Where to learn more about Infinite Objects

Use this discount code for 10% off your Infinite Object:  https://infiniteobjects.com/discount/ESPER10

Follow Joe on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jmsaavedra?lang=en 

There’s A Device For That is hosted by Sudhir Reddy, SVP of Engineering, of Esper. For more about Esper, visit us.

Esper enables next-gen device management for company-owned and managed tablets, kiosks, smart phones, IoT edge devices, and more.

Esper is on a mission to power exceptional device experiences by revolutionizing the way companies manage their device fleets. Through advanced capabilities, Esper is leading the market beyond standard MDM practices into the modern era of DevOps for devices and beyond — Where workflow automation is standard, re-provisioning is a thing of the past, and managing by exception unlocks unprecedented operational efficiency. Try Esper's MDM software today.

New from the Esper blog:

• Edge AI
• Edge devices & edge computing

Phil Duffy is the Chief Product Officer of Embodied, a groundbreaking robotics and AI company that's changing the face of human-centric care and wellness. In this episode, Phil shares the incredible work that Embodied is doing with their language-based robots to support children in overcoming social and emotional challenges. He discusses how his passion for robotics led him to focus on a unique mission, rather than simply chasing the latest tech trend. He shares valuable insights on how to get into the minds of customers and how to design technology that's truly adaptable to the real world. Please not this episode deals with topics around mental health and assisted suicide.

• 5:20 - What does Embodied do
• 8:30 - The upcoming rise of a ubiquitous hardware stack for robotics 
• 13:35 - The importance of understanding user needs in product development 
• 16:00 - How the Moxie companion robot works
• 22:20 - Benefits kids have seen using Moxie
• 26:00 - The future of Moxie and Embodied
• 33:50 - Where to learn more about Embodied

There’s A Device For That is hosted by Sudhir Reddy, SVP of Engineering, of Esper. For more about Esper, visit us.

Esper enables next-gen device management for company-owned and managed tablets, kiosks, smart phones, IoT edge devices, and more.

Esper is on a mission to power exceptional device experiences by revolutionizing the way companies manage their device fleets. Through advanced capabilities, Esper is leading the market beyond standard MDM practices into the modern era of DevOps for devices and beyond — Where workflow automation is standard, re-provisioning is a thing of the past, and managing by exception unlocks unprecedented operational efficiency. Try Esper's MDM software today.

New from the Esper blog:

• Edge AI
• Edge devices & edge computing

Tom Falzani is the co-founder & CPO at Lula Convenience, a software company that enables delivery from convenience stores. He joins the show to share how Lula helps modernize the in-store experience to help convenience stores compete in the digital, post-pandemic era. He talks about his experience working in convenience stores from a young age and the complexity of managing them successfully. He shares how he and his co-founder brought Lula to life and discusses the importance of connecting technology with consumer behavior that already exists. 

• 1:20 - Tom’s journey to Lula
• 6:00 - How and why Lula was created
• 8:40 - Technology and hardware Lula provides to convenience stores
• 10:55 - How Lula uses Esper to provision devices quickly
• 15:50 - What’s on the horizon for Lula
• 21:00 - Prioritizing customer feedback in product development
• 24:15 - How to get started with Lula

There’s A Device For That is hosted by Sudhir Reddy, SVP of Engineering, of Esper. For more about Esper, visit us.

Esper enables next-gen device management for company-owned and managed tablets, kiosks, smart phones, IoT edge devices, and more.

Esper is on a mission to power exceptional device experiences by revolutionizing the way companies manage their device fleets. Through advanced capabilities, Esper is leading the market beyond standard MDM practices into the modern era of DevOps for devices and beyond — Where workflow automation is standard, re-provisioning is a thing of the past, and managing by exception unlocks unprecedented operational efficiency. Try Esper's MDM software today.

New from the Esper blog:

• Edge AI
• Edge devices & edge computing

Rashid Galadanci is the Co-founder and CEO of Driver Technologies, a mobile app that turns your phone into an AI-powered dash cam to help you protect your fleet and save money. Rashid rejoins the podcast to discuss how Driver Technologies can be used to protect small and large transportation fleets. He details how the app can help prevent the top causes of accidents, all while maximizing the hardware fleet owners have already invested in. He highlights how the app was built with drivers in mind, ensuring they have the capabilities they need and the privacy they want.

• 1:45 - Overview of Driver Technologies
• 8:45 - How Driver Technologies works for transportation fleets
• 16:30 - Building a solution with drivers in mind
• 18:40 - Using cloud technology to improve driving behavior
• 21:35 - Fundraising atmosphere for start-ups
• 26:10 - The future of Driver Technologies
• 29:25 - Driver Technologies cooler mount device

There’s A Device For That is hosted by Sudhir Reddy, SVP of Engineering, of Esper. For more about Esper, visit us.

Esper enables next-gen device management for company-owned and managed tablets, kiosks, smart phones, IoT edge devices, and more.

Esper is on a mission to power exceptional device experiences by revolutionizing the way companies manage their device fleets. Through advanced capabilities, Esper is leading the market beyond standard MDM practices into the modern era of DevOps for devices and beyond — Where workflow automation is standard, re-provisioning is a thing of the past, and managing by exception unlocks unprecedented operational efficiency. Try Esper's MDM software today.

New from the Esper blog:

• Edge AI
• Edge devices & edge computing

Robin Mast is the Restaurant Technology Manager at Slice. Slice empowers independent pizzerias with the modern tools that have allowed major pizza chains to dominate until now. Robin joins the show this week to discuss how she found the best job she’s ever had with Slice. She highlights how Slice enables independent pizzerias to serve their digitally minded customers and move away from third-party apps. And she details the “aha” moments that led to Slice choosing Esper to better serve their customers.

• 1:20 - Robin’s career journey and role at Slice
• 2:10 - What Slice does
• 3:15 - What led Slice to working with Esper and how they are using it
• 7:10 - How Slice chooses the right technology for their business
• 7:54 - What’s next for Slice

There’s A Device For That is hosted by Sudhir Reddy, SVP of Engineering, of Esper. For more about Esper, visit us.

Esper enables next-gen device management for company-owned and managed tablets, kiosks, smart phones, IoT edge devices, and more.

Esper is on a mission to power exceptional device experiences by revolutionizing the way companies manage their device fleets. Through advanced capabilities, Esper is leading the market beyond standard MDM practices into the modern era of DevOps for devices and beyond — Where workflow automation is standard, re-provisioning is a thing of the past, and managing by exception unlocks unprecedented operational efficiency. Try Esper's MDM software today.

New from the Esper blog:

• Edge AI
• Edge devices & edge computing

Dan Brown is the President and CEO of CareMate, a continuous-data remote client monitoring solution that allows wellness agencies to provide a higher level of care for their clients. With a career spanning the military and telecom industry to becoming an entrepreneur in the tech space, Dan is a true innovator. He joins the podcast to discuss how CareMate breaks down silos to deliver real-time data to those needing it most. He details the unique features of CareMate, such as real-time monitoring for arrhythmias, that bring peace of mind to clients and their families. Listen in to hear how he brought wearables, wireless technology, and multisensory AI together to deliver a transformative solution.

• 5:45 - Dan’s journey to becoming an entrepreneur
• 10:08 - How CareMate was created
• 13:25 - Features of CareMate
• 23:00 - Technology infrastructure for managing remote monitoring devices
• 26:00 - MedTech industry trends and outlook

There’s A Device For That is hosted by Sudhir Reddy, SVP of Engineering, of Esper. For more about Esper, visit us.

Esper enables next-gen device management for company-owned and managed tablets, kiosks, smart phones, IoT edge devices, and more.

Esper is on a mission to power exceptional device experiences by revolutionizing the way companies manage their device fleets. Through advanced capabilities, Esper is leading the market beyond standard MDM practices into the modern era of DevOps for devices and beyond — Where workflow automation is standard, re-provisioning is a thing of the past, and managing by exception unlocks unprecedented operational efficiency. Try Esper's MDM software today.

New from the Esper blog:

• Edge AI
• Edge devices & edge computing