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In this podcast we talk with Eric Wetjen, Senior Product Marketing Manager at Natick, Massachusetts-based The MathWorks, one of the world’s leading makers of mathematical computing software. The company’s long heritage in areas like embedded computing and predictive maintenance, as well as its broad focus across industries — everything from industrial automation, to smart cities, […] The post The MathWorks on IoT Success appeared first on MIT Enterprise Forum Cambridge.

Many would argue that the only effective way to gain value at scale from the massive amounts of data the Internet of Things generates is with cloud computing. But what cannot be argued is the position Amazon Web Services holds as a dominant player in the cloud. So what is the AWS take on the […] The post How AWS Views IoT appeared first on MIT Enterprise Forum Cambridge.

Woody Hartman is VP of Operations at Lyft. As the person responsible for taking Lyft’s operations from those of a startup to those of a growth company, he offers special insights into some of the challenges — and ways to overcome them — that startups face that either must grow fast or will die young. […] The post Lyft’s Growth Story appeared first on MIT Enterprise Forum Cambridge.

Shanel Lindsay is one of Massachusetts’ thought leaders on the medical use of cannabis and is founder and president of Ardent, a startup in the space. She is also a member of the Massachusetts Cannabis Advisory Board, where she works with Massachusetts state government to develop and implement regulations for the medical and adult use […] The post Innovating Cannabis appeared first on MIT Enterprise Forum Cambridge.

In advance of our February 6th, 2018 event all about autonomous vehicles, we spoke with one of the speakers, Boston Consulting Group Principal, Augustin Wegscheider, who also manages the World Economic Forum’s Future of Urban & Autonomous Mobility project. In this podcast, he talks about a particular aspect of this trend: shared electric autonomous vehicles, […] The post A Massive Change: Shared Autonomous Electric Vehicles appeared first on MIT Enterprise Forum Cambridge.

Successful computer applications by definition create value — but usually require some form of human intermediation to turn that value into actual money that the application’s developers, supporters, and even users can spend. That’s the beauty of cryptocurrency. Even if the application’s developers — and indeed the company behind the application — go away, the […] The post Coming Soon: Crypto Funded Credit Scoring appeared first on MIT Enterprise Forum Cambridge.

One thing was obvious from our recent Innovation Series event on initial coin offerings (ICOs): People have a lot of questions about this new form of investing — like what are ICOs, how do they work, and how can startups and investors participate? It’s pretty clear, for example, that when you buy shares in an […] The post How ICOs Work — a Podcast with Lex Sokolin appeared first on MIT Enterprise Forum Cambridge.

Starting a successful new company is impressive enough. But opening a new market is even more so, especially when the founder happens to be a college student. That’s what Emily Levy accomplished as the CEO and co-founder of Mighty Well — a company at the intersection of fashion, lifestyle, and disease management. But that’s just […] The post Turning a Diagnosis into a Personal Statement appeared first on MIT Enterprise Forum Cambridge.

Suppose you are a graduate student from Syria living in the United States and you want to help refugees of the Syrian civil war as well as other displaced people around the world. You want to find a solution that is sustainable — in a way that charitable donations can never be — to give […] The post WorkAround: Now Serving Refugee Talent Online appeared first on MIT Enterprise Forum Cambridge.

Following up on our sold-out “Emerging Applications of Blockchain for Supply Chains” event held earlier this fall, we invited one of the speakers, Brigid McDermott, back to do a deeper dive into some of the content presented at this very important session. Brigid is Vice President, Blockchain Business Development & Ecosystem at IBM — and […] The post IBM Talks Blockchain appeared first on MIT Enterprise Forum Cambridge.

Dr. Michael Dahlweid head of GE Healthcare IT, and Timothy “Dutch” Dwight, VP Business Development at Medullan, a digital healthcare innovation firm based in Cambridge, MA, discuss how the Internet of Things will change how healthcare is delivered by forging new digital relationships between patient, payer, and provider. (Originally released 4/8/16) The post Here Comes Hospital Disintermediation appeared first on MIT Enterprise Forum Cambridge.

Sanjay Sarma Co-Founder of the MIT Auto-ID Center and currently Dean of Digital Learning at MIT shares his thoughts on where the Internet of Things is headed (and where it is taking us) in advance of this year’s Connected Things Conference at MIT April 5th where he will be a keynote. (Originally released 3/5/16) The post IoT Needs a Design Metaphor appeared first on MIT Enterprise Forum Cambridge.

The Chief Scientist for Telecommunications at one of the world’s most significant providers of advanced cyber security technology discusses what’s got his attention lately. (Originally released 5/19/15) The post Raytheon BBN Talks Cyber Security appeared first on MIT Enterprise Forum Cambridge.

Pixability CEO and Founder Bettina Hein discusses the many business model iterations she went through to create the world’s leading software company for helping big brands make smarter YouTube ad buying and video marketing decisions. (Originally released 4/13/15) The post Breaking Through to Scalability appeared first on MIT Enterprise Forum Cambridge.

Aubrey de Grey shares his perspective as chief science officer of the SENS Research Foundation where he directs research on regenerative therapies to thwart the aging process. (Originally released 4/3/15) The post Thwarting Aging appeared first on MIT Enterprise Forum Cambridge.

David Rose may have done more than any other single individual to bring the Internet of Things home to the consumer. Prolific inventor, MIT Media Lab lecturer, and the founder of multiple successful startups, he is the author of Enchanted Objects: Design, Human Desire, and the Internet of Things. (Originally released 2/13/15) The post Author David Rose on the Internet of Things appeared first on MIT Enterprise Forum Cambridge.

The former chief evangelist for Apple, Guy is one of tech’s most outspoken and widely followed visionaries. He just published a new book, co-authored with social media guru Peg Fitzpatrick, titled: The Art of Social Media: Power Tips for Power Users. So how do their ideas apply to B2B tech marketing and to startups? (Originally […] The post Guy Kawasaki Talks Social Media appeared first on MIT Enterprise Forum Cambridge.

One of innovation’s most widely followed futurists talks about why even the smallest startups now have the resources to create world-changing innovation — and that is what they should do. Venture capitalists and big companies are dinosaurs who should either help or get out of the way. (Originally published 1/23/15) The post Vivek Wadhwa Sees Huge Opportunities appeared first on MIT Enterprise Forum Cambridge.

The cofounder of travel site Kayak.com and the Boston-based consumer tech foundry Blade discusses how design and other factors play key roles in determining the success of a tech startup. Paul is joined by Brian Kalma, Blades’s Design Chief and former Director of User Experience for Zappos.com. (Originally published 1/6/15) The post Paul English on Design-Led Startup Success appeared first on MIT Enterprise Forum Cambridge.

Nestled next door to Boston and Cambridge, Somerville, Massachusetts offers a unique vibe that many in the local startup scene find attractive as a place to work and spend time after work. Lifestyle is key to building a strong local innovation economy says Mayor Joe Curtatone in this interview. (Originally released 11/23/14) The post A Tech-Friendly Mayor appeared first on MIT Enterprise Forum Cambridge.