IoT Real Talk
IoT Real Talk
Podcast Description
Get ready for real stories, real challenges and real insights from the front lines of the IoT industry. In this debut episode of IoT Real Talk, hosts Susanna Song (CMO at Aeris) and Jon Connet (CPO at Aeris) introduce the show, share their backgrounds and explain why the world needs an IoT podcast that doesn’t sugarcoat reality.
From billions of devices to massive global deployments, the complexity of building and scaling IoT programs is real—and so are the lessons and wins along the way. This isn’t another tech fluff show. It's real professionals sharing real experiences to help you make smarter decisions in IoT.
Explore Aeris IoT Solutions: https://www.aeris.com/
Keep up with our IoT podcast: https://www.aeris.com/resources/iotpodcast/
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The show covers a range of topics in IoT, including the complexities of device deployment, business model realities, and the impact of AI on IoT systems, with specific episodes featuring discussions on the AIoT landscape and business transformations in IoT, aiming to provide insightful perspectives and actionable advice.
Get ready for real stories, real challenges and real insights from the front lines of the IoT industry. In this debut episode of IoT Real Talk, hosts Susanna Song (CMO at Aeris) and Jon Connet (CPO at Aeris) introduce the show, share their backgrounds and explain why the world needs an IoT podcast that doesn’t sugarcoat reality.
From billions of devices to massive global deployments, the complexity of building and scaling IoT programs is real—and so are the lessons and wins along the way. This isn’t another tech fluff show. It’s real professionals sharing real experiences to help you make smarter decisions in IoT.
Explore Aeris IoT Solutions: https://www.aeris.com/
Keep up with our IoT podcast: https://www.aeris.com/resources/iotpodcast/
Smartwatches. Asset trackers. Utility meters.
Connected products are everywhere, but many still ship without a clear path to revenue after the sale.
The real differentiator isn’t the hardware — it’s how connectivity is embedded, activated, and monetized from day one.
In this episode of “IoT Real Talk,” the hosts are joined by Vinay Bharadwaj, Founder and CEO of Spenza, aka “The Shopify of Telecom.” Working closely with partners like Aeris, Spenza helps businesses turn connected devices into subscription-based services — fast.
This conversation dives into:
• Why IoT monetization often stalls after devices ship
• How early connectivity decisions determine speed, scale, and margins
• How activation, billing, and customer journeys drive long-term value
The episode also shares a real-world example of how Spenza and Aeris helped one company turn connected devices into cash flow.
Aeris celebrates surpassing 100 million connected devices: https://www.aeris.com/100-million/
Explore Aeris real-time IoT device management platform: https://www.aeris.com/platform/device-management/
Keep up with our IoT podcast: https://www.aeris.com/resources/iotpodcast/
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Let’s get real. Let’s talk IoT.
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