Rethinking IoT with Meshify Part 5: The First Line of Defense
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While many focus on flow monitoring or shutoff valves as a “single solution,” the reality is they don’t provide full protection and can be costly and invasive to install. In Part 5, Jeff and Lewis explain why point detection should be the first line of defense—you might be surprised how quickly customers act when a leak occurs. They also dive into how Meshify sensors address freeze risks.
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Rethinking IoT with Meshify Part 4: The Evolution
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Meshify doesn’t sell sensors—it provides outcomes. In Part 4, Jeff and Lewis dive into how the team continues to evolve technology, the game-changing impact of Amazon Sidewalk on connectivity, the creation of Meshify Slim, and why designing a sensor people actually want to install—compact, reliable, and unobtrusive—makes all the difference.
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Rethinking IoT with Meshify Part 3: The Water Problem
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Solving the water problem isn’t just about sensors—it’s about simplicity, reliability, and impact. In this episode, Jeff talks with Lewis, Co-Founder and CTO of Meshify, about how the team evolved from industrial IoT solutions to a next-generation, low-cost, cellular water detection platform, creating sensors that are easy to install and use while protecting buildings from costly water damage.
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Rethinking IoT with Meshify Part 2: The Partnership
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The journey from startup to acquisition can redefine a company’s focus—and its impact. In part 2, Jeff continues his discussion with Lewis, Co-Founder and CTO of Meshify, about HSB’s 2016 acquisition of the IoT pioneer. Lewis shares how joining forces with HSB helped narrow Meshify’s focus, refine its technology, and scale its smart water loss prevention solutions.
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Rethinking IoT with Meshify Part 1: The Beginning
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From a college dorm room experiment to a garage startup, the story of Meshify is a journey in innovation and problem-solving. In this episode, Jeff O’Shaughnessy sits down with Lewis Wight, Co-Founder and CTO of Meshify, about how early experiments with smart thermostats led to a pivot into IoT solutions for insurance.
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Rethinking Water Part 4: Smarter Water Management for Sustainability
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While advanced water monitoring offers clear benefits, most commercial buildings have yet to adopt it. In this episode, Jeff O’Shaughnessy wraps up his discussion with Yaron Dycian, Chief Product and Strategy Officer at WINT, to discuss HSB’s partnership with WINT, how emerging regulations are driving adoption, and the impact of smarter water management on LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) scores and overall building sustainability.
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Rethinking Water Part 3: From Construction Sites to Commercial Buildings
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Construction projects face some of the highest risks for water damage—often from temporary water lines or late-stage leaks. In this episode, Jeff O’Shaughnessy and Yaron Dycian, Chief Product and Strategy Officer at WINT, examine how water monitoring can be applied in different scenarios—from construction sites to fully integrated building systems—and what these use cases reveal about managing risk in modern buildings.
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Rethinking Water Part 2: Uncovering Hidden Leaks with Data
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Roughly a quarter of the water flowing into commercial buildings is lost to unnoticed leaks and inefficiencies. In this episode, Jeff O’Shaughnessy continues his discussion with Yaron Dycian, Chief Product and Strategy Officer at WINT, about what’s behind this hidden waste and how technology can help uncover it. They discuss the role of data, sensors, and AI in understanding water use patterns and reducing risk for property owners and insurers.
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Rethinking Water Part 1: Tackling Water Waste with AI
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Water leaks are among the most costly and common insurance claims in commercial buildings—but smart technology can change that. In this episode, Jeff O’Shaughnessy is joined by Yaron Dycian, Chief Product and Strategy Officer at WINT, to discuss how data and AI are transforming water use in buildings and the implications for property management, insurance, and sustainability.
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Rethinking Hurricanes: Sea Level Rise & The Future of Hurricane Technology
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Sea level rise and climate change are reshaping the risks from hurricanes—but what does that really mean for coastal cities and communities? In this episode, Jeff O’Shaughnessy talks with Dr. Phil Klotzbach about the impact of rising seas, the potential for stronger storms, and innovative—but challenging—technologies designed to mitigate hurricane damage. They explore everything from artificial upwelling and bubble curtains to advanced forecasting tools and AI, offering insights into how science and tech are helping us prepare for the future of hurricanes.
info_outlineOn this next episode, Jeff O' continues a converastion with Automotive Cyber Security Expert Giuseppe Serio, from Upstream Security. Giuseppe shares a recenty story about a ride hailing service that was attacked by cyber criminals, sending all the vehicles into one central location. Nobody was harmed. There was no monetary interest. It was just to attack the infrastructure, to inhibit or demonstrate that there's a potential to attack, and by the way, these were all different vehicle models.