Decoding the State of IoT: Common Myths and Strategies for Success | The IoT Podcast - Leonard Lee, founder at neXt Curve

In S3 episode 10 of the IoT Podcast, we unwrap the truth about IoT in our Season 3 finale with Leonard Lee - founder of neXt Curve and IoT Coffee Talk! Join Leonard and host Tom as they dive into the current state of IoT, bust the common misconceptions, explore the hype vs. reality, and reveal how you can become a thought leader in the IoT community.

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(00:00) The IoT Podcast intro

(00:40) IoT Coffee talk

(04:45) Leonard Lee’s background

(08:38) Real vs. Hype – understanding reality in IoT

(15:30) Technology is continually in a state of research

(17:37) Generation AI

(19:27) Techno enthusiast vs. technologist – what it takes to be thought-leading?

(23:09) The current state of IoT

(28:00) Misconceptions of IoT – Is IoT a tech or market or neither?

(32:07) Where is IoT going? Will it be clearer as a concept?

(36:00) How can companies differentiate themselves in the crowded IoT market? What strategies are most effective?

(39:14) Question from the audience: What are some of the most promising new IoT start-ups and technologies you’re currently following?

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ABOUT THE GUEST

Leonard is the executive analyst and founder of neXt Curve. With over 25 years as a management consultant and industry analyst, he is a former managing partner with Gartner Inc. and associate partner with IBM and PwC who has advised and delivered emerging technology and business solutions to leading enterprises across a broad range of industries including entertainment & media, telecommunications, financial services, energy, pharmaceutical, and consumer and commercial high-tech.

Leonard has been a contributing analyst for Acceleration Economy, Forbes, and is a thought leader on LinkedIn with over 180,000 followers and a network of over 15,000 Global 500 executives. He is the founder and host of IoT Coffee Talk.

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