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Simplifying the Internet of Things with Mark Westlake

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Mark Westlake is the founder and CEO of GearBrain, a tech company focused on simplifying the Internet of Things (IoT). With over 25 years of experience in digital media and technology, his career includes executive roles at prominent companies such as About.com, HowStuffWorks, and Purch. A former member of the 1980s NYC band The Modulators, Westlake shares his journey from music to innovation, offering insights on smart home tech, AI integration, consumer education, and how GearBrain bridges the gap between people and technology.


Key Takeaways:

- How Mark transitioned from a music career to the tech industry

- The benefits of IoT

- The future of smart homes


Episode Timeline:

3:00Mark's early years in The Modulators

6:00Transitioning to the Internet and Digital Media

9:00Why some companies can't adapt

11:30The Birth of GearBrain and Its Mission

12:30Innovations in IoT and AI integration

15:05Challenges in the smart home market

18:01The future of smart homes and AI

21:30Consumer education and smart device benefits

24:15The next decade in IoT technology


This episode’s guest:

Mark Westlake

GearBrain's website

• Email Mark at [email protected]


Subscribe and leave a 5-star review:

https://pod.link/1496390646

Contact Us!


•Join the conversation by leaving a comment!

•Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn!

Thanks for listening!


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Mark Westlake is the founder and CEO of GearBrain, a tech company focused on simplifying the Internet of Things (IoT). With over 25 years of experience in digital media and technology, his career includes executive roles at prominent companies such as About.com, HowStuffWorks, and Purch. A former member of the 1980s NYC band The Modulators, Westlake shares his journey from music to innovation, offering insights on smart home tech, AI integration, consumer education, and how GearBrain bridges the gap between people and technology.


Key Takeaways:

- How Mark transitioned from a music career to the tech industry

- The benefits of IoT

- The future of smart homes


Episode Timeline:

3:00Mark's early years in The Modulators

6:00Transitioning to the Internet and Digital Media

9:00Why some companies can't adapt

11:30The Birth of GearBrain and Its Mission

12:30Innovations in IoT and AI integration

15:05Challenges in the smart home market

18:01The future of smart homes and AI

21:30Consumer education and smart device benefits

24:15The next decade in IoT technology


This episode’s guest:

Mark Westlake

GearBrain's website

• Email Mark at [email protected]


Subscribe and leave a 5-star review:

https://pod.link/1496390646

Contact Us!


•Join the conversation by leaving a comment!

•Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn!

Thanks for listening!


Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  continue reading

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