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Capable Wealth Podcast : Financial Freedom in Fifteen Minutes Or LessEp 100: Interview w/Ben Cooper – How To Make An Impact On Your Industry And The WorldBen is an award-winning entrepreneur whose insights have made an immeasurable impact on the emerging smart textiles market. Prior to Flex, Ben founded IoClothes, the first B2B industry platform providing tools, resources and key insights for the emerging area of smart textiles, apparel and footwear. Before that, Ben was a founding member of VF Corporation’s […]
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The Capable Wealth Podcast : Financial Freedom in Fifteen Minutes Or Less#100: Interview w/Ben Cooper - How To Make An Impact On Your Industry And The WorldBen is an award-winning entrepreneur whose insights have made an immeasurable impact on the emerging smart textiles market. Prior to Flex, Ben founded IoClothes, the first B2B industry platform providing tools, resources and key insights for the emerging area of smart textiles, apparel and footwear. Before that, Ben was a founding member of VF Corporation’s Global Innovation Center where he led research and testing initiatives for the North Face, Timberland and Vans.
Earlier in his career, Ben co-founded the "smart" infant monitoring start-up, Sensible Baby, which gained international recognition for its innovative approach to disrupting th...2019-10-2956 min
HOTCAST#025: "Who Said We Had to Go to Mars?", Featured Presentation at the 2018 Southern Textile Association Summ...In this episode of The IoClothes Podcast, we’ll be sharing a featured presentation Ben Cooper recently gave at the 2018 Southern Textile Association Summer Marketing Forum in Belmont, North Carolina. The title of my talk, “Who Said We Had to Go to Mars?”. During the presentation, we discuss a common perception that innovation has to be grand and audacious. In some instances, that is certainly the case but the reality is that it sits on a spectrum. The false narrative that innovation needs to disrupt an entire industry is usually how and why programs crash and burn. We discuss what the sp...2018-08-2831 min
The IoClothes Podcast : Fusing Tech & Textiles ™#025: "Who Said We Had to Go to Mars?", Featured Presentation at the 2018 Southern Textile Association Summer Marketing Forum by Ben CooperIn this episode of The IoClothes Podcast, we’ll be sharing a featured presentation Ben Cooper recently gave at the 2018 Southern Textile Association Summer Marketing Forum in Belmont, North Carolina. The title of my talk, “Who Said We Had to Go to Mars?”. During the presentation, we discuss a common perception that innovation has to be grand and audacious. In some instances, that is certainly the case but the reality is that it sits on a spectrum. The false narrative that innovation needs to disrupt an entire industry is usually how and why programs crash and burn. We discuss what t...2018-08-2831 minHOTCAST#025: "Who Said We Had to Go to Mars?", Featured Presentation at the 2018 Southern Textile Association Summ...In this episode of The IoClothes Podcast, we’ll be sharing a featured presentation Ben Cooper recently gave at the 2018 Southern Textile Association Summer Marketing Forum in Belmont, North Carolina. The title of my talk, “Who Said We Had to Go to Mars?”. During the presentation, we discuss a common perception that innovation has to be grand and audacious. In some instances, that is certainly the case but the reality is that it sits on a spectrum. The false narrative that innovation needs to disrupt an entire industry is usually how and why programs crash and burn. We discuss what the sp...2018-08-2831 minHOTCAST#024: There’s More Than Meets the Eye When Navigating the Legal Arena of IoT and Smart Textiles with Gerry Elman, E...In this episode of The IoClothes Podcast, we speak with Gerry Elman, Principal of Elman Technology Law. When we’re building product, some time the legal strategy can seem like an after-thought. It shouldn’t be. It’s as integral as the product or systems you’re building themselves! We discuss with Gerry some of the considerations to be made as we navigate the legal mine field. He also shares an important ruling made by the US Supreme Court (Alice Corporation vs CLS Bank International) on what is patent eligible in this computer information age.
For more information on Elman Technolo...2018-08-2325 minThe IoClothes Podcast : Fusing Tech & Textiles ™#024: There’s More Than Meets the Eye When Navigating the Legal Arena of IoT and Smart Textiles with Gerry Elman, Elman Technology Law - Wearable Tech 2.0 is here!In this episode of The IoClothes Podcast, we speak with Gerry Elman, Principal of Elman Technology Law. When we’re building product, some time the legal strategy can seem like an after-thought. It shouldn’t be. It’s as integral as the product or systems you’re building themselves! We discuss with Gerry some of the considerations to be made as we navigate the legal mine field. He also shares an important ruling made by the US Supreme Court (Alice Corporation vs CLS Bank International) on what is patent eligible in this computer information age.
For more informat...2018-08-2225 minHOTCAST#024: There’s More Than Meets the Eye When Navigating the Legal Arena of IoT and Smart Textiles with Gerry Elman, E...In this episode of The IoClothes Podcast, we speak with Gerry Elman, Principal of Elman Technology Law. When we’re building product, some time the legal strategy can seem like an after-thought. It shouldn’t be. It’s as integral as the product or systems you’re building themselves! We discuss with Gerry some of the considerations to be made as we navigate the legal mine field. He also shares an important ruling made by the US Supreme Court (Alice Corporation vs CLS Bank International) on what is patent eligible in this computer information age.
For more information on Elman Technolo...2018-08-2225 minHOTCAST#023: Effective Problem-Solving to a Smart Clothes Future with Gaston MacMillan - Wearable Tech 2.0 is here! We speak...In this episode of The IoClothes Podcast, we speak with Gaston MacMillan, one of the industries go-to experts in the world of advanced apparel development. Gaston has seen and done a lot in the world of apparel and body-worn technology. From his early days at Mountain Hardware working on heat garments to advanced apparel development at The North Face to product development for Fitbit to cutting-edge fitness attire with Athos, he’s got the chops and resume to prove it! Gaston also shares his perspective on what it takes to problem-solve, innovate and create truly innovative products in this rapidly ev...2018-08-0832 minThe IoClothes Podcast : Fusing Tech & Textiles ™#023: Effective Problem-Solving to a Smart Clothes Future with Gaston MacMillan - Wearable Tech 2.0 is here! We speak with the thought-leaders and innovators leading the smart apparel, footwear and textile revolution.In this episode of The IoClothes Podcast, we speak with Gaston MacMillan, one of the industries go-to experts in the world of advanced apparel development. Gaston has seen and done a lot in the world of apparel and body-worn technology. From his early days at Mountain Hardware working on heat garments to advanced apparel development at The North Face to product development for Fitbit to cutting-edge fitness attire with Athos, he’s got the chops and resume to prove it! Gaston also shares his perspective on what it takes to problem-solve, innovate and create truly innovative products in this ra...2018-08-0832 minHOTCAST#023: Effective Problem-Solving to a Smart Clothes Future with Gaston MacMillan - Wearable Tech 2.0 is here! We speak...In this episode of The IoClothes Podcast, we speak with Gaston MacMillan, one of the industries go-to experts in the world of advanced apparel development. Gaston has seen and done a lot in the world of apparel and body-worn technology. From his early days at Mountain Hardware working on heat garments to advanced apparel development at The North Face to product development for Fitbit to cutting-edge fitness attire with Athos, he’s got the chops and resume to prove it! Gaston also shares his perspective on what it takes to problem-solve, innovate and create truly innovative products in this rapidly ev...2018-08-0832 minHOTCAST#022: Changing an Industry Comes from Incubating Great Ideas with Jackie Trebilcock, Managing Director, NY Fashion Te...In this episode of The IoClothes Podcast, we speak with Hello everyone and welcome. I am your host Ben Cooper, and today we’ll be speaking with Jackie Trebilcock, Managing Director of the New York Fashion Tech Lab. As we’ve said in the past, the players necessary to usher in the future of a digitally connected future are diverse. This week speak with Jackie about what The New York Fashion Tech Lab is doing to build community, develop relationships and created a business development platform. Interestingly, their program focuses on women-led fashion technology start-ups innovating at the intersection of fash...2018-07-2323 minThe IoClothes Podcast : Fusing Tech & Textiles ™#022: Changing an Industry Comes from Incubating Great Ideas with Jackie Trebilcock, Managing Director, NY Fashion Tech Lab - We speak with the thought-leaders and innovators leading the smart apparel, footwear and textile revolution.In this episode of The IoClothes Podcast, we speak with Hello everyone and welcome. I am your host Ben Cooper, and today we’ll be speaking with Jackie Trebilcock, Managing Director of the New York Fashion Tech Lab. As we’ve said in the past, the players necessary to usher in the future of a digitally connected future are diverse. This week speak with Jackie about what The New York Fashion Tech Lab is doing to build community, develop relationships and created a business development platform. Interestingly, their program focuses on women-led fashion technology start-ups innovating at the intersection of f...2018-07-2323 minHOTCAST#022: Changing an Industry Comes from Incubating Great Ideas with Jackie Trebilcock, Managing Director, NY Fashion Te...In this episode of The IoClothes Podcast, we speak with Hello everyone and welcome. I am your host Ben Cooper, and today we’ll be speaking with Jackie Trebilcock, Managing Director of the New York Fashion Tech Lab. As we’ve said in the past, the players necessary to usher in the future of a digitally connected future are diverse. This week speak with Jackie about what The New York Fashion Tech Lab is doing to build community, develop relationships and created a business development platform. Interestingly, their program focuses on women-led fashion technology start-ups innovating at the intersection of fash...2018-07-2323 minHOTCAST#021: Light May Be The Answer To Making Textiles “Smart” with H. Lee Wainwright - Wearable Tech 2.0 is here! We s...In this episode of The IoClothes Podcast, we speak with inventor and e-textiles pioneer, H. Lee Wainwright. With the absolute utmost of respect, he’s a mad scientist! This was one of the most interesting and unique conversations I’ve had in the e-textiles world, and the demo I was shown stuck with me for a very long while after. The best way I can describe what I witness was a cross between an E.T. figure and an elaborate Christmas tree. Listen, Lee has been in the business for a while and led some incredible initiatives, from illuminating outfits that...2018-07-1826 minThe IoClothes Podcast : Fusing Tech & Textiles ™#021: Light May Be The Answer To Making Textiles “Smart” with H. Lee Wainwright - Wearable Tech 2.0 is here! We speak with the thought-leaders and innovators leading the smart apparel, footwear and textile revolution.In this episode of The IoClothes Podcast, we speak with inventor and e-textiles pioneer, H. Lee Wainwright. With the absolute utmost of respect, he’s a mad scientist! This was one of the most interesting and unique conversations I’ve had in the e-textiles world, and the demo I was shown stuck with me for a very long while after. The best way I can describe what I witness was a cross between an E.T. figure and an elaborate Christmas tree. Listen, Lee has been in the business for a while and led some incredible initiatives, from illuminating outf...2018-07-1726 minHOTCAST#021: Light May Be The Answer To Making Textiles “Smart” with H. Lee Wainwright - Wearable Tech 2.0 is here! We s...In this episode of The IoClothes Podcast, we speak with inventor and e-textiles pioneer, H. Lee Wainwright. With the absolute utmost of respect, he’s a mad scientist! This was one of the most interesting and unique conversations I’ve had in the e-textiles world, and the demo I was shown stuck with me for a very long while after. The best way I can describe what I witness was a cross between an E.T. figure and an elaborate Christmas tree. Listen, Lee has been in the business for a while and led some incredible initiatives, from illuminating outfits that...2018-07-1726 minHOTCAST#020: When Sound First Started Traveling Through Textiles with Steve Leftly, Founder of Myovolt - Wearable Tech 2.0 i...In this episode of The IoClothes Podcast, we had the tremendous honor and privilege of speaking with another luminary of the smart textiles world, Steve Leftly, Founder of Myovolt. To give some context: At the same time Stacey Burr and her team were working on cutting-edge innovations in the smart textiles space in the US, Steve and his teams at Softswitch and Fibretronic were on the other side of the world, New Zealand and the UK, also exploring the limits of smart textiles)! In this episode, not only do we get a history lesson, we also hear a fun story...2018-07-1053 minThe IoClothes Podcast : Fusing Tech & Textiles ™#020: When Sound First Started Traveling Through Textiles with Steve Leftly, Founder of Myovolt - Wearable Tech 2.0 is here! We speak with the thought-leaders and innovators leading the smart apparel, footwear and textile revolution.In this episode of The IoClothes Podcast, we had the tremendous honor and privilege of speaking with another luminary of the smart textiles world, Steve Leftly, Founder of Myovolt. To give some context: At the same time Stacey Burr and her team were working on cutting-edge innovations in the smart textiles space in the US, Steve and his teams at Softswitch and Fibretronic were on the other side of the world, New Zealand and the UK, also exploring the limits of smart textiles)! In this episode, not only do we get a history lesson, we also hear a fun...2018-07-0953 minHOTCAST#020: When Sound First Started Traveling Through Textiles with Steve Leftly, Founder of Myovolt - Wearable Tech 2.0 i...In this episode of The IoClothes Podcast, we had the tremendous honor and privilege of speaking with another luminary of the smart textiles world, Steve Leftly, Founder of Myovolt. To give some context: At the same time Stacey Burr and her team were working on cutting-edge innovations in the smart textiles space in the US, Steve and his teams at Softswitch and Fibretronic were on the other side of the world, New Zealand and the UK, also exploring the limits of smart textiles)! In this episode, not only do we get a history lesson, we also hear a fun story...2018-07-0953 minHOTCAST#019: "The Next Chapter of Body Worn Technology", Featured Presentation at Wear It Berlin by Ben Cooper - W...Today on The IoClothes Podcast, we’ll be sharing a featured presentation I recently gave at the Wear It Berlin conference in Berlin, Germany. The title of my talk, “The Next Chapter of Body Worn Technology”. During the presentation, we review a brief history of modern body worn computers, how it’s evolved and where we’re placing our chips.
I also discuss a key product development strategy we’re seeing implemented more and more. The concept: “open systems” versus “closed systems”. It’s a critical distinction and strategy to consider as we look forward to the next generation of body worn technology.
...2018-06-2719 minThe IoClothes Podcast : Fusing Tech & Textiles ™#019: "The Next Chapter of Body Worn Technology", Featured Presentation at Wear It Berlin by Ben Cooper - Wearable Tech 2.0 is here! We speak with the thought-leaders and innovators leading the smart apparel, footwear and textile revolution.Today on The IoClothes Podcast, we’ll be sharing a featured presentation I recently gave at the Wear It Berlin conference in Berlin, Germany. The title of my talk, “The Next Chapter of Body Worn Technology”. During the presentation, we review a brief history of modern body worn computers, how it’s evolved and where we’re placing our chips.
I also discuss a key product development strategy we’re seeing implemented more and more. The concept: “open systems” versus “closed systems”. It’s a critical distinction and strategy to consider as we look forward to the next generation of bod...2018-06-2619 minHOTCAST#019: "The Next Chapter of Body Worn Technology", Featured Presentation at Wear It Berlin by Ben Cooper - W...Today on The IoClothes Podcast, we’ll be sharing a featured presentation I recently gave at the Wear It Berlin conference in Berlin, Germany. The title of my talk, “The Next Chapter of Body Worn Technology”. During the presentation, we review a brief history of modern body worn computers, how it’s evolved and where we’re placing our chips.
I also discuss a key product development strategy we’re seeing implemented more and more. The concept: “open systems” versus “closed systems”. It’s a critical distinction and strategy to consider as we look forward to the next generation of body worn technology.
...2018-06-2619 minThe IoClothes Podcast : Fusing Tech & Textiles ™#018: The Story of Smart Textiles Can Be Told Through Stacey Burr’s Resume - Wearable Tech 2.0 is here! We speak with the thought-leaders and innovators leading the smart apparel, footwear and textile revolution.In this episode of The IoClothes Podcast, we speak with Stacey Burr, a true pioneer in the world of e- and smart textiles. Her career arch in many ways tells the story of the smart textiles industry: from a crazy team of scientists at Dupont creating novel materials without a clear end-use, to spinning out Textronics, to being acquired and leading wearables and smart products at Adidas. Stacey’s story is amazing and inspiring. If you think trying to get buy in from partners and customers today is tough, take the time to listen to this episode.
Su...2018-06-1440 minHOTCAST#018: The Story of Smart Textiles Can Be Told Through Stacey Burr’s Resume - Wearable Tech 2.0 is here! We speak wi...In this episode of The IoClothes Podcast, we speak with Stacey Burr, a true pioneer in the world of e- and smart textiles. Her career arch in many ways tells the story of the smart textiles industry: from a crazy team of scientists at Dupont creating novel materials without a clear end-use, to spinning out Textronics, to being acquired and leading wearables and smart products at Adidas. Stacey’s story is amazing and inspiring. If you think trying to get buy in from partners and customers today is tough, take the time to listen to this episode.
Support for this ep...2018-06-1440 minHOTCAST#018: The Story of Smart Textiles Can Be Told Through Stacey Burr’s Resume - Wearable Tech 2.0 is here! We speak wi...In this episode of The IoClothes Podcast, we speak with Stacey Burr, a true pioneer in the world of e- and smart textiles. Her career arch in many ways tells the story of the smart textiles industry: from a crazy team of scientists at Dupont creating novel materials without a clear end-use, to spinning out Textronics, to being acquired and leading wearables and smart products at Adidas. Stacey’s story is amazing and inspiring. If you think trying to get buy in from partners and customers today is tough, take the time to listen to this episode.
Support for this ep...2018-06-1440 minHOTCAST#017: A Higher Calling for Smart Textiles with Raj Bhakta, CEO of ThermaWear - Wearable Tech 2.0 is here! We speak wi...In this episode of The IoClothes Podcast, with Raj Bhakta, CEO of ThermaWear. Raj is an absolute rockstar! A Ph.D. candidate at North Caroline State University, Raj is working on some of the most cutting-edge research in the world of printed electronics on textiles. He’s also a SME Manufacturing 30 under 30 honoree.
What I love about our conversation with Raj is his ability to look deep into the potential impact smart textiles will have on us as individuals and as a human race. We get meta-physical on this episode. But what do you expect from a former physicist and ph...2018-06-0534 minThe IoClothes Podcast : Fusing Tech & Textiles ™#017: A Higher Calling for Smart Textiles with Raj Bhakta, CEO of ThermaWear - Wearable Tech 2.0 is here! We speak with the thought-leaders and innovators leading the smart apparel, footwear and textile revolution.In this episode of The IoClothes Podcast, with Raj Bhakta, CEO of ThermaWear. Raj is an absolute rockstar! A Ph.D. candidate at North Caroline State University, Raj is working on some of the most cutting-edge research in the world of printed electronics on textiles. He’s also a SME Manufacturing 30 under 30 honoree.
What I love about our conversation with Raj is his ability to look deep into the potential impact smart textiles will have on us as individuals and as a human race. We get meta-physical on this episode. But what do you expect from a fo...2018-06-0434 minHOTCAST#017: A Higher Calling for Smart Textiles with Raj Bhakta, CEO of ThermaWear - Wearable Tech 2.0 is here! We speak wi...In this episode of The IoClothes Podcast, with Raj Bhakta, CEO of ThermaWear. Raj is an absolute rockstar! A Ph.D. candidate at North Caroline State University, Raj is working on some of the most cutting-edge research in the world of printed electronics on textiles. He’s also a SME Manufacturing 30 under 30 honoree.
What I love about our conversation with Raj is his ability to look deep into the potential impact smart textiles will have on us as individuals and as a human race. We get meta-physical on this episode. But what do you expect from a former physicist and ph...2018-06-0434 minHOTCAST#016: "Wearable Tech Is Dead", Symposium Presentation at Techtextil North America by Ben Cooper- Wearable T...Today on The IoClothes Podcast, we’ll be sharing a talk I recently gave during a symposium at the Techtextil North America event in Atlanta, Georgia. The title of my talk was “Wearable Tech Is Dead”. That’s right, you hear it correct. I’m not trying to be cute, I’m being serious… well kind of…
During the talk I explain why we need to lay “wearable tech” to rest and share some tips on how to bridge the gap between the world of tech and textiles.
Support for this episode is brought to you by Myant. The world's most advanced textil...2018-05-2422 minThe IoClothes Podcast : Fusing Tech & Textiles ™#016: "Wearable Tech Is Dead", Symposium Presentation at Techtextil North America by Ben Cooper- Wearable Tech 2.0 is here! We speak with the thought-leaders and innovators leading the smart apparel, footwear and textile revolution.Today on The IoClothes Podcast, we’ll be sharing a talk I recently gave during a symposium at the Techtextil North America event in Atlanta, Georgia. The title of my talk was “Wearable Tech Is Dead”. That’s right, you hear it correct. I’m not trying to be cute, I’m being serious… well kind of…
During the talk I explain why we need to lay “wearable tech” to rest and share some tips on how to bridge the gap between the world of tech and textiles.
Support for this episode is brought to you by Myant. The wo...2018-05-2422 minHOTCAST#016: "Wearable Tech Is Dead", Symposium Presentation at Techtextil North America by Ben Cooper- Wearable T...Today on The IoClothes Podcast, we’ll be sharing a talk I recently gave during a symposium at the Techtextil North America event in Atlanta, Georgia. The title of my talk was “Wearable Tech Is Dead”. That’s right, you hear it correct. I’m not trying to be cute, I’m being serious… well kind of…
During the talk I explain why we need to lay “wearable tech” to rest and share some tips on how to bridge the gap between the world of tech and textiles.
Support for this episode is brought to you by Myant. The world's most advanced textil...2018-05-2322 minThe IoClothes Podcast : Fusing Tech & Textiles ™#015: Keeping Up With The Changing Times is A Matter of Necessity with Samuel Alexander Jr, CEO of Concept 2 Consumption- Wearable Tech 2.0 is here!In this episode of The IoClothes Podcast, we speak with Samuel Alexander Jr, CEO of Concept 2 Consumption about the changes he’s seen across the textile and apparel industry, and what he sees is necessary for success in the future. The digital revolution can be broken down into two viewpoints: better experiences and solutions for the end-user, and greater business value to the businesses involved. We discuss both these concepts with Samuel and learn what Concept 2 Consumption is doing to make this a reality.
For more information on Concept 2 Consumption, check out their website at www.concept2co...2018-05-1427 minThe IoClothes Podcast : Fusing Tech & Textiles ™#014: The Race to Energy Independence One Device At A Time with Colin Touhey, CEO of pvilion - Wearable Tech 2.0 is here! We speak with the thought-leaders and innovators leading the smart apparel, footwear and textile revolution.In this episode of The IoClothes Podcast, we speak with Colin Touhey, CEO of pvilion. Energy independence isn’t just a geo-political challenge. We feel the pain with each and every device that “cuts the cord” from the wall. It’s inevitable our smart phones will be at 5% battery right when need to use the GPS or make an important call. Go figure. What if we didn’t have to worry about that? What if our devices became energy independent by harvesting the energy around us? pvilion is offer solutions that do just that through solar panel integrated into textiles.2018-05-0733 minThe IoClothes Podcast : Fusing Tech & Textiles ™#013: The Reality of Virtual Reality Is That It's A Game-Changer with Rogue Shadow - Wearable Tech 2.0 is here! We speak with the thought-leaders and innovators leading the smart apparel, footwear and textile revolution.In this episode of The IoClothes Podcast, we turn the tables to another critical voice at the table of product development to an end-user, Rogue Shadow, a popular virtual reality gamer. Rogue Shadow is credited with recording the first ever seizure of a fellow gamer in virtual reality. During this episode we talk with Rogue about what it was like real-time in the VRChat room, what his appetite for products that supports VR experiences and what applications he seeing as being promising.
Enjoy!
To check out the video we reference in this episode, head over...2018-04-3022 minThe IoClothes Podcast : Fusing Tech & Textiles ™#012: Sticking the Landing with Body-Worn Tech Is So Darn Hard with Dan Ledger, Founder, Path Collaborative - Wearable Tech 2.0 is here! We speak with the thought-leaders and innovators leading the smart apparel, footwear and textile revolution.In this episode of The IoClothes Podcast, we speak with Dan Ledger, Founder of Path Collaborative. I was first introduced to Dan through some work that he published years ago my first company, Sensible Baby. Thanks Dan.
This show we talk about why it’s so darn hard to build a scalable wearable tech solution, what some of the trends are in the world of body-worn tech and where he sees short-term growth opportunities.
Enjoy!
For more information on Path Collaborative, check out their website at www.pathcollaborative.com
Support for th...2018-04-0928 minThe IoClothes Podcast : Fusing Tech & Textiles ™#011: Let's Discuss the Not-So Basic Building Blocks of Smart Textiles with Matt Kolmes, CEO of Volt Smart Yarns - Wearable Tech 2.0 is here! We speak with the thought-leaders and innovators leading the smart apparel, footwear and textile revolution.In this episode of The IoClothes Podcast, we speak with Matt Kolmes, CEO of Volt Smart Yarns (a Supreme Corporation company). What I love about our conversation with Matt is his candor and willingness to admit they don’t have all the answers. But don’t be fool. Their award-winning technology speaks for itself. Like the “Show Stopper” award from the IFAI Expo in 2017. They also have their phones ringing off the hook with prospective partners. I’ll venture to guess it’s due to a mix of having great tech and a true innovator’s flare for being willing to tak...2018-04-0232 minThe IoClothes Podcast : Fusing Tech & Textiles ™#010: This Game is Not One-Dimensional, You Have to Face the Customer with Shawn Harris, Global Innovation Strategy Lead, Zebra Technologies.In this episode of The IoClothes Podcast, we speak with Shawn Harris, Global Innovation Strategy Lead for Zebra Technologies. The reality is, innovative products don’t just sell themselves and companies aren’t composed of just designers, developers and engineers. Someone has to interface with the customer, and keep the ship sailing along a strategic path, which includes profitability (that’s if you want to stay in business). Today, we shift gears and talk a bit about the struggles of retail, the importance of differentiating yourself in the marketplace and how are current relationship with MS Excel may be a sign...2018-03-2635 minThe IoClothes Podcast : Fusing Tech & Textiles ™#009: Building an Ecosystem and Inspiring the Future of the Apparel Industry with Deb Johnson, Executive Director of BF + DA - We speak with the thought-leaders and innovators leading the smart apparel, footwear and textile revolution.In this week's episode of The IoClothes Podcast, we speak with Deb Johnson, Executive Director of the Brooklyn Fashion and Design Accelerator. We caught up with Deb at their facility in Brooklyn, NY. We spoke with her about the goal of BF + DA, the future of the apparel industry, what “Tek Tiles” are and how they’re hoping to create the foundation and inspire innovation in the apparel industry.
For more information on BF + DA, check out their website at www.bkaccelerator.com/. You can also follow them on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @BKACCELERATOR on all channels.
...2018-03-1934 minThe IoClothes Podcast : Fusing Tech & Textiles ™#008: Wearable Technology Show 2018 Smart Textiles Opening Keynote by Ben Cooper - Wearable Tech 2.0 is here! We speak with the thought-leaders and innovators leading the smart apparel, footwear and textile revolution.In this week's episode of The IoClothes Podcast, I will be your host and guest! I recently gave the opening keynote for Smart Textiles at the Wearable Technology Show 2018 in London, UK. My talk for focused on the seismic change coming to the wearable tech industry and how smart textile will be helping lead the way. I discuss "Why smart textiles?", hindrances to the industry and important growth drivers to consider.
Support for this episode is brought to you by SKIIN. The world's most advanced textile computing platform. For more information, check out https://www.skiin.com...2018-03-1425 minThe IoClothes Podcast : Fusing Tech & Textiles ™#007: Design Utopia: "Zero UI" with Jeremy Wall, Founder & CEO of Lumenus - Wearable Tech 2.0 is here! We speak with the thought-leaders and innovators leading the smart apparel, footwear and textile revolution.In this week's episode of The IoClothes Podcast, we speak with Jeremy Wall, Founder & CEO of Lumenus. During this episode, we learn about the very real and scary reason why Jeremy decided to start a company integrating illumination technology in soft goods and their unique perspective on their business model. We also dive into why he thinks the emergence of the Internet of Things (IoT) is fueling growth (and greater relevance) in the smart textiles world.
Support for this episode is brought to you by SKIIN. The world's most advanced textile computing platform. For more information...2018-03-0643 min
Future GrindBen Cooper on IoClothes & Smart ApparelIn this installment of the Future Grind podcast, host Ryan O’Shea discusses the future of wearable tech, smart apparel, & internet of things technology with Ben Cooper, the Founder & Managing Director of IoClothes! IoClothes is an industry platform focused on fusing technology and textiles, which you may be familiar with from the IoClothes Podcast. Before that, Ben was the co-founder and CEO of Sensible Baby, a startup focused on incorporating potentially life-saving sensors into infant clothing. Ben has also served as the Lead Footwear Project Engineer for the US Army, and has led innovation research & testing for brands such as...2018-03-0240 minThe IoClothes Podcast : Fusing Tech & Textiles ™#006: Using Biometric Monitoring to Predict Performance with Arnar Larusson, Founder & CEO of TymeWear - Wearable Tech 2.0 is here! We speak with the thought-leaders and innovators leading the smart apparel, footwear and textile revolution.In this week's episode of The IoClothes Podcast, we speak with Arnar Larusson, Founder & CEO of TymeWear. We caught up with Arnar back in Boston to discuss the future of training with smart clothing, a glimpse into the science behind their technology and how they're predicting marathon times within 60 seconds of actual results. We also discuss with him what's it's like working with a diverse group of technology partners to make the future of smart clothing a reality.
Support for this episode is brought to you by SKIIN. The world's most advanced textile computing platform. For...2018-02-1939 minThe IoClothes Podcast : Fusing Tech & Textiles ™#005: Old Dog, New Tricks: What Fruit of the Loom is Doing to Innovate for the Future with Brad Cooper, Sr. Director of Product Engineering & Innovation at Fruit of the Loom Inc.In this week's episode of The IoClothes Podcast, we speak with Brad Cooper, Senior Director of Product Engineering & Innovation at Fruit of the Loom Inc. We caught up with Brad earlier this past fall at the IFAI conference in New Orleans. We spoke with him about some of the cool things happening at Fruit of the Loom Inc, innovating in a large company and the challenges of building unorthodox teams that are needed to be competitive in today's world.
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The making of textiles and garments may at first glance seem simple, but are...2018-02-1230 minThe IoClothes Podcast : Fusing Tech & Textiles ™#004: Design-Lead: Re-Imagining Our Experiences with Interactive Textiles with Despina Papadopoulos, CEO & Founder of Principled Design - Wearable Tech 2.0 is here!In this week's episode of The IoClothes Podcast, we welcome Despina Papadopoulos, CEO and Founder of Principled Design to The IoClothes Podcast. Principled Design is a design and development studio based in New York city specializing in creative innovative solutions for connected experiences with emphasis on wearable technology and e-textiles. Despina is an absolute rock star in the interactive textiles world, and has a long list of accomplishments and keynotes. Most recently, her and her team were contributing members to the Ralph Lauren heated jacket Team USA will be wearing for the opening ceremonies in the 2018 Winter Olympics. We...2018-02-0634 minThe IoClothes Podcast : Fusing Tech & Textiles ™#003: Conductive Inks: Laying the Ground Work for Smart Clothing with Mike Burrows, Global Venture Leader at DuPont - Wearable Tech 2.0 is here!In this week's episode of The IoClothes Podcast, we welcome Mike Burrows, Global Venture Leader at DuPont to The IoClothes Podcast. DuPont is well-known for being a world leader in material and chemical products. They're famous for developing products like neoprene, nylon, Teflon, Mylar, Kapton, Kevlar, Nomex, Tyvek, Lycra and much more. Today, we talk about a new technology for them, Intexar. Intexar, is a revolutionary electronic ink and film that seamlessly transforms fabric into smart clothing for multiple applications.
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Around 2012, DuPont started investing time and resources into figuring out ways to replace wires...2018-01-2926 minThe IoClothes Podcast : Fusing Tech & Textiles ™#002: Integrating Blockchain, Tokens and Textiles to Create Interactive Garments with Janett Liriano, CEO of Loomia - Wearable Tech 2.0 is here!In this week's episode of The IoClothes Podcast, we welcome Janett Liriano, CEO of Loomia to The IoClothes Podcast. Loomia is a technology company focused on delivering comfort, safety and confidence to the human experience. Today their core technology, Loomia Electronic Layer (LEL), is a fabric that can be patterned to be a circuit. We also learn more about their stance on privacy, as it relates to personal data, and how blockchain is helping enable that.
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" The reason we've seen some resistance to the adoption of wearables is because you need to build...2018-01-2235 minThe IoClothes Podcast : Fusing Tech & Textiles ™#001: Democratizing Wearables for R&D with Ben O'Brien, CEO, of StretchSense - Wearable Tech 2.0 is here! We speak with the thought-leaders and innovators leading the smart apparel, footwear and textile revolution.In this week's episode of The IoClothes Podcast, we welcome Ben O’Brien, Founder and CEO of StretchSense to The IoClothes Podcast. StretchSense is a global supplier of soft, stretchy sensors. They believe that technology can improve lives, push human performance and create jobs. Their mission is to democratize wearables by making cutting-edge R&D accessible to everyone.
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• [01:30] Ben and his co-founders start to tinker in their lab at the University of Auckland and decide there may be other people interested in the possibilities of “stretchy” sensors.
• [03:30] Looking pass the term wearables now and mo...2018-01-1631 minThe IoClothes Podcast : Fusing Tech & Textiles ™#000: Welcome to The IoClothes Podcast - Wearable Tech 2.0 is here! We speak with the thought-leaders and innovators leading the smart apparel, footwear and textile revolution.Welcome to The IoClothes Podcast where we talk about Fusing Tech and Textiles™. The Internet of Things is taking the world by storm. Whether it be the way we share information, communicate or interact with our environments, the world is changing. The textile world will be not exception.
Join us weekly as we bring you the thought-leaders and innovators across the diverse landscape making this incredible future a reality!
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Fashion Is Your Business205 – Ben Cooper of IoClothes – A New Era of Fashion TechBridging the gap between technology and the footwear, apparel & textile industries… Ben Cooper, Founder/Managing Director of IoClothes (helping companies deliver breakthrough innovation) discusses Wear Conference, wearable technology, and the spurring the intersection of fashion and technology. Recorded at the 2017 Wear Conference in San Francisco, CA. Powered by Sennheiser. Footwear in the army, bridging a gap, and the holy grail of data Cooper talks...
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