All Episodes
Scaling Innovation: From Rural Roots to Silicon Valley Giants w/ Michel Langlois
In this inspiring episode, Jillian Kaplan speaks with Michel Langlois, a trailblazer whose journey began on a chicken farm in rural Quebec and led to shaping some of t...
Small Steps, Big Shifts: Caroline Chan on the Power of Incremental Innovation
In this episode of Innovators of Things, host Jillian Kaplan sits down with one of the most influential figures in wireless and edge innovation, Caroline Chan. A lifel...
From Blinky Lights to Avocado OS: Justin Schneck on Building the Future of Embedded Linux
In this highly engaging episode, Jillian Kaplan talks with Justin Schneck, co-founder of Peridio, whose path to embedded systems engineering started not in a lab—but b...
Engineering Curiosity: Sandro Tavares on Leading Innovation and the Rise of Agentic AI
In this episode, Jillian Kaplan speaks with long-time tech leader and marketer Sandro Tavares about his journey from disassembling toys to leading teams that drive tel...
AI, Innovation and The Internet of Flags with Kevin Shatzkamer of Microsoft
In this energetic and insightful episode of Innovators of Things, Jillian Kaplan welcomes Kevin Shatzkamer, a leader with one of the most dynamic careers in telecom, c...
From tinkering to edge AI with Matthew Keever of Telit
What happens when a kid who fixes broken toys and VCRs grows up to build AI-powered safety systems in factories? You get Matthew Keever, an IoT engineer whose innovati...
Dark Factories and Bright Ideas with Drew Allen
In this episode, Jillian Kaplan chats with Drew Allen, the CEO of Grace Technologies—and a direct descendant of Samuel Morse—to unpack what innovation means across gen...
Fail Forward: The Mindset That Drives Innovation with Marjorie Abdelkrime
In this inspiring episode, Jillian Kaplan speaks with Marjorie Abdelkrime, a seasoned technology leader who has built her career by challenging norms, empowering other...
Power Over Distance: The Future of Wireless Energy with Dr. Charles Greene
In this episode, Jillian Kaplan sits down with Dr. Charles Greene, a true pioneer in wireless power transfer and the driving force behind innovation at Powercast Corpo...
Turning ideas into impact with Todd Edmunds
In this episode, Jillian Kaplan talks with Todd Edmunds, a lifelong technologist and current CTO, about the creative spirit that drives his innovation—from industrial ...
From Wired to Wireless: Innovating Building Automation with Fabio Zaniboni
In this episode, Jillian Kaplan sits down with Fabio Zaniboni, an innovator and entrepreneur with a rich global background, to discuss his journey in technology and in...
The AI Revolution: Innovation, History & the Future with Jared Carl
Jillian Kaplan welcomes Jared Carl, an AI and technology expert with over 30 years in the industry, to discuss his unconventional journey into tech. Jared shares how h...
Innovating with Precision: Mike Malone on Systems Integration, IoT, and Fail-Forward Success
Episode Summary:In this episode of Innovators of Things, host Jillian Kaplan speaks with Mike Malone, Principal Consultant and Co-Owner of Technotects, about his exten...
Climbing the Innovation Mountain: Alistair Fulton on IoT, Ecosystems, and Driving Outcomes
In this episode of Innovators of Things, host Jillian Kaplan interviews Alistair Fulton, a seasoned innovator with a rich history in IoT, telecommunications, and produ...
Bridging Innovation Gaps: Scott Waller on Private 5G, Edge AI, and Real-World Solutions
In this episode of Innovators of Things, host Jillian Kaplan sits down with Scott Waller, CTO of Khasm Labs, to explore how his team is bridging the gap between innova...
Forecasting the Future: Innovation, Foresight, and Adaptation with Christina Patsioura from GSMA Intelligence
In this episode of Innovators of Things, host Jillian Kaplan sits down with Christina Patsioura, an IoT and foresight expert from GSMA Intelligence. Christina shares h...
Innovating the Future of Lithium Batteries: Sustainability, IoT, and AI with J-F Marchand of UgoWork
In this episode of Innovators of Things, host Jillian Kaplan interviews J-F Marchand, Director of Marketing at UgoWork, a trailblazing company revolutionizing lithium-...
Engineering the Future: Heath Marvin on IoT, AI, and Solving Big Problems
In this episode of Innovators of Things, host Jillian Kaplan sits down with Heath Marvin, the head of engineering at Very Technology, to explore his extensive career i...