The Industrial IoT Spotlight Podcast shines a light on digital solutions that are impacting businesses today. Our mission is to feature the companies that are building the next generation of enterprise technologies, from architecture design to data management to business model innovation. Our hosts, Peter Rohde-Chen and Erik Walenza, are friends and entrepreneurs based in Shanghai, China. The Industrial IoT Spotlight is produced by Asia Growth Partners, a group of technology experts and business…
In this episode we spoke with Damien Wong , Senior Vice President for Asia Pacific at Tricentis , about how Agentic AI is redefining software quality assurance (QA) for enterprises navigating digital transformation. Damien shared his journey through 30 years in enterprise technology and explained how Tricentis is pioneering a future where autonomous testing drives both speed and reliability in…
In this episode, we spoke with Sean Hehir , CEO, and Jonathan Tapson , Chief Development Officer, of BrainChip about neuromorphic computing for edge AI. We covered why event-based processing and sparsity let devices skip 99% of useless sensor data, why joules per inference is a more honest metric than TOPS, how PPA (power, performance, area) guides on-device design, and what it will take to run a…
In this episode we spoke with Mike Rohrmoser , VP of Product Management for OEM Solutions at Digi , a global provider of mission-critical IoT connectivity products and services. We explored how manufacturers are addressing labor shortages with IoT and automation, the trade-offs between retrofitting existing factories and building new ones, the evolving sensor and connectivity landscape, and…
In this episode, we spoke with Ian Itz , Executive Director of IoT at Iridium , about how satellite connectivity is transforming the reach and resilience of IoT solutions worldwide. Ian went from building satellites for the U.S. Navy and Air Force to leading Iridium's IoT business, where he oversees global partnerships and next-generation satellite-enabled modules. We explored how Iridium's unique…
In this episode, we spoke with Richard Savoie , Co-founder and CEO of Adiona Tech , about how AI and logistics software are accelerating the transition to smarter, greener cities. Richard shared his journey from medical devices to sustainable logistics, and how Adiona is helping global enterprises—from Coca-Cola to Australia Post—optimize fleets, cut emissions, and prepare for an electric and…
In this episode, we spoke with Sahitya Senapathy , Founder and CEO of Endeavor , about how generative AI and agentic platforms are redefining the future of manufacturing. Sahitya shared his journey from coding for FEMA to founding Endeavor from his college dorm room. We explored how Endeavor is using AI labor to tackle the chronic inefficiencies in back-office and front-office workflows, and how…
In this episode, we spoke with Barzan Mozafari , CEO and Co-founder of Keebo.ai , about how AI is transforming the economics of cloud data warehouse management. Barzan shared his journey from academic research to launching Keebo, and how his team is redefining performance optimization in enterprise data systems through AI-powered "data learning." We explored the value of automating infrastructure…
In this episode, we spoke with Jonatan Bjork , Co-founder of Llongterm , about how persistent memory is changing the way AI systems interact with users across industries. Jonathan shared the personal journey that led to founding Llongterm, and how their technology allows AI to retain meaningful context across interactions. We explored how memory transforms user trust, the architecture behind…
In this episode, we spoke with Sundeep Ahluwalia , Chief Product Officer at TDK SensEI , about how AI is transforming data-driven decision-making in industrial environments. Sundeep shared his journey from data analytics to founding SensEI , and how his team helps manufacturers unlock the hidden potential in their operational data. We explored the challenges of AI adoption in traditional…
In this episode, we spoke with Lawrence Eta , former CTO of the City of Toronto and a global digital transformation leader. Now advising the Royal Commission for AlUla , Lawrence shares lessons from leading large-scale public sector innovation and shaping inclusive, future-ready smart cities. Key Insights: • Smart governance enables smart cities: Success depends more on leadership, architecture,…