On this episode of HomeTech: We are joined by Aaron Emigh, CEO and Founder of Brilliant. The conversation starts with an exploration of Aaron’s unique upbringing—growing up off the grid—and how it helped shape his perspective on the connected home. We then dive into Brilliant, discussing the company’s decision to eschew a phone-first approach and instead focus on integrating their technology into the infrastructure of the home. We then ask Aaron—an entrepreneur with multiple successful exits and a holder of over 100 patents—to share some practical tips on innovation and building successful companies (hint: if everyone thinks your idea is great, it probably isn’t).
That plus the latest home tech headlines including: Signs that the construction industry may be poised for a strong recovery. Zoom unveils a new all-in-one home videoconferencing solution. Flo by Moen and Yonomi form an interesting partnership to help insurance companies better leverage smart home technology. NBC’s Peacock hides a cake recipe in their terms and conditions. BadPower attack targeting fast chargers could set your device on fire. And more…
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Show Notes
- Ecobee Forces Customers To Enable New Eco+ Features | The DMZ
- HomeTech Headlines
- Builders Prepare for Post-Coronavirus Surge of New Homebuyers - CEPRO
- Zoom introduces all-in-one home communications appliance for $599 – TechCrunch
- Flo by Moen and Yonomi Announce a New Partnership to Provide Device Installation Verification for Insurers
- NBC’s new streaming service Peacock hid a cake recipe in its terms and conditions
- BadPower attack corrupts fast chargers to melt or set your device on fire | ZDNet
- Interview - Brilliant Smart Home System
- Pick of the Week