TechBurst Talks Season 4 Episode 2

IoT Re-Imagined: Practicality over Promises

In this episode of the Tech Burst Talks podcast, host Charles interviews Gerhard Loots, CEO of Kallipr.

Gerhard discusses his transition from running the IoT business at Telstra, Australia’s largest telecoms operator, to a startup environment, his current role at Kallipr and the company's innovative IoT solutions. He elaborates on Kallipr’s unique approaches to sensor technology, total cost of ownership, and real-world applications in industries like rail and water management.

The conversation also touches on global IoT market trends, including the rise of India as a tech superpower and the impact of satellite connectivity. Gerhard shares personal anecdotes and offers a glimpse into his future vision for Kallipr, emphasising digitising infrastructure and leveraging AI for efficient data management.

00:40 Welcome Back, Gerhard Loots!

00:48 Career Transition: From Telstra to Kallipr

02:40 Introducing Kallipr

03:51 Competing in the Global Market

04:52 Focus on Total Cost of Ownership

06:35 Real-World Use Cases and Success Stories

11:00 Fun with B2B Marketing

13:30 Future Plans for Kallipr

19:00 Industry Insights and Market Trends

32:40 Personal Stories and Fun Questions

38:00 Closing Remarks and Farewell

Follow Kallipr:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kallipr/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Kallipr

Kallipr’s entertaining B2B videos (about time someone made tech fun!)

Edge Battery Change video

https://youtube.com/shorts/oMDikM3Wi24?si=cglkUMVEoHYsU5hC

Radar Tech Demo: Scientific Beer Evaluation

https://youtu.be/PE_QsYIxy18?si=Gu7KJDBNSLmkD1rz

How we IP68 Test Our IoT Devices

https://youtu.be/xj5NWMu9D0g?si=JQn_ocLXD29YoUmH

20 Year Battery Life

https://youtu.be/Jybt_4eC91M?si=JVCK1l94MYf1GsUm