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Why would an accounting organization volunteer its time and resources with a group like RIoT? How are business service organizations preparing for the fourth industrial revolution? Join us in RIoT Studios for a conversation with Jessica Simmons, a CPA with Cherry Bekaert who, as Senior Manager, supports and advises CB's technology and pharma clients about disruptive technology. Jessica shares a behind-the-scenes look at how companies like Cherry Bekaert decipher the "real" from the "hype", in order to better understand what trends will affect their clients. Jessica also shares how she first met RIoT, including her story of meeting famed RIoT co-founder, the late Larry Steffann. Don't miss it!###Cherry Bekaert LLP has been a RIoT supporter for years, volunteering with startups in the RIoT Accelerator Program and exhibiting at some of RIoT's biggest events, including IoT Demo Night. Cherry Bekaert is the second-largest certified public accounting firm headquartered in the Southeast United States and one of the Top 30 accounting firms in the United States. Learn more at www.cbh.com.Support the show (http://www.ncriot.org)

Did you know that software hasn't always been patent-eligible? Or that the right to patent and profit off inventions is the only right guaranteed to citizens in the US Constitution? Join us in RIoT Studios for a conversation with John Sotomayor, a former patent examiner and current Managing Patent Attorney at SotoIP. John gifts us a deep dive into the history of patent law, then we fast forward to now, considering the effect of patent law on the 4th industrial revolution. John also shares lots of information that current entrepreneurs and inventors should consider when developing their IP strategy. ## SotoIP is a micro-boutique strategic IP advisory and patent prosecution firm serving startup and emerging growth companies throughout the United States, as well as international clients entering the US National Stage. We partner with founders to discover and capture their innovations, develop an IP strategy, build a patent portfolio, and to ensure that the IP strategy remains in lockstep with the overall business strategy. Learn more at http://sotoip.com/Support the show (http://www.ncriot.org)

Join us in RIoT Studios with Dan Moore, CEO and Product Lead with Vaporware. A self-described "product guy", Dan shares his love for product management, and the many-hats role of product developers when talking to internal or external stakeholders. We also talk about how a good product team will look for product opportunities that are necessary and valuable (not just cool or purely profitable), and how Vaporware helps companies navigate through the sea of today's tech buzzwords to identify true business opportunities. #Vaporware delivers custom SaaS solutions that help medium-sized companies grow and scale. Our expert team partners with business leaders to develop the right software solution that solves a problem or re-invents a company in weeks, not months. By applying our lean startup principles, we deliver a solution that pays for itself through increased revenue or reduced costs. Founded in 2013 by Georgia Tech graduates, the Vaporware team is headquartered in Raleigh, NC with an office in Irvine, CA. Learn more at vaporware.net.Support the show (http://www.ncriot.org)

As an IoT Solutions Architect for Microsoft, Gordon Blackwell helps to build the technology behind some of the world's most interesting and powerful solutions. And he and his team do this work for all kinds of organizations - big and small, public and private. Join us in RIoT Studios to hear about some of the projects he's working on, to join important discussions on things like security, intelligence at the edge and the war on squirrels (really!), and to learn some of the surprising ways that Microsoft supports projects of all types, all sizes. About Azure IoT: No matter your industry or the size of your organization, or whether you’re working with a partner or on your own, Azure IoT has all of the devices, tools, data analytics, and security capabilities you need to achieve your IoT goals. Azure IoT is built on decades of Microsoft enterprise experience and is designed to be accessible for all organizations. Learn more at azure.microsoft.com. Support the show (http://www.ncriot.org)

Do you know the connection between a 10th-century Nordic king and Bluetooth technology? Interested in the latest dialogue about IoT wireless protocols? Join us in RIoT Studios with two guests from Nordic Semiconductor, Clay Hine and Scott Bland. Clay and the Nordic team have been fabulous RIoT supporters, offering workshops, exhibit tables, and more at RIoT events. Join us for this episode to hear Clay in person, and you'll understand why his group is such a valuable part of the IoT ecosystem. Nordic Semiconductor is a fabless semiconductor company specializing in ultra-low power performance wireless system on a chip (SoC) and connectivity devices for the 2.4 GHz ISM band, with power consumption and cost being the main focus areas. Typical end-user applications are consumer electronics, wireless mobile phone accessories, wireless gamepad, mouse, and keyboard, intelligent sports equipment, wireless medical, remote control, wireless voice-audio applications, security, and toys.Support the show (http://www.ncriot.org)

Meet Brandon Satrom, Sr. Manager for Developer Relations at Particle and avid tinkerer, Brandon loves to talk about sensors and circuits, microcontrollers, open-source, robots and whatever new shiny tool or technology has distracted him from that other thing he was working on. Join us as we invite Brandon into RIoT Underground to talk about IoT, mesh networks, what's next for tinkerers, and more. Don't miss it! Particle develops one of the world’s most popular internet of things (IoT) platforms. Particle’s cloud-hosted platform ingests more than 22 billion sensor data points in total a year. Particle’s solutions suite spans software and hardware, in addition to several connectivity products. Particle also provides development kits with Wi-Fi, cellular, Bluetooth, and mesh capabilities, along with SDKs for iOS, Android, and web apps. The kits connect to a network optimized for IoT, the backend of which handles over-the-air updates, SIM, and device management. And they run Device OS, Particle’s lightweight operating system for embedded devices, which manages low-level hardware interactions while encrypting sent messages. Learn more about Particle at particle.io.Support the show (http://www.ncriot.org)

How are innovative companies advancing and improving themselves, their products, and their clients? Join us in the studio with Emily Bahna, Managing Director at Thoughtbot, for a conversation about design, design thinking, user experience, and the new challenges of problem-solving in the 4th industrial revolution—solving problems for real people by really understanding people and the problems they’re facing. Don’t miss it!Support the show (http://www.ncriot.org)

Are you ready to talk all the sides of IoT - the hardware, the software, and even the business side? Join us in the podcast studio with Sam Martin, Business Development Manager with ACES North America, a joint venture between ACES Electronics and DNA Group. Sam has done quite a few Lunch & Learn sessions with RIoT, and he joined us to talk about IoT from multiple angles, plus the trends he’s seeing in the industry. Don’t miss it!Support the show (http://www.ncriot.org)

Join RIoT's Executive Director Tom Snyder as he hosts a RIoT Underground discussion with Paige Roberts, Open Source Relations Manager at Vertica. Talking everything from data analytics and IoT, large-scale analytics, machine learning and predictive analytics, with applications in everything from self-driving cars to healthcare. Don't miss it!###Vertica provides a best-in-class, unified analytics platform that will forever be independent from underlying infrastructure. https://www.vertica.com/Support the show (http://www.ncriot.org)

Imagine hiring someone JUST to walk your factory floor to check the mouse traps. If you’re a large facility *without* a pest problem, it’s a huge waste of time for someone to manually check all the empty traps. But for hygiene’s sake, you can’t *not* check them, just in case. Prime opportunity for IoT!Join us as we invite two members of Bayer’s Digital Pest Management team into RIoT Studios. Gaelle Fages, Global Technology Lead, and Michael Zimmermann, IT Lead, discuss the innovative remote rodent monitoring project that they’ve launched just recently, after a few years of serious iterating and customer discovery. Don’t miss this chance to hear about a slam-dunk IoT use case, plus tips on innovative “intrapreneurship”, bringing an entrepreneurial mindset to large companies. Support the show (http://www.ncriot.org)

Techstination interview: Techstination Week August 30

How secure do our smart lightbulbs have to be, and how does DOD cybersecurity research improve consumer devices? Which wireless protocols are leading the industry, and what's most exciting to telecommunications experts?Join RIoT Underground for a special episode with Spanalytics—including Spanalytics founder Mark Nichols and Senior Product Engineer Mike Smith—for a discussion about IoT, wireless protocols, security, hardware prototyping, and more. The Spanalytics team includes engineers and programmers with decades of experience who have been working in the world of DoD. They employ leaders in the field of Bluetooth application development and wireless device evaluation. Learn more at spanalytics.com.Support the show (http://www.ncriot.org)

Techstination interview: Techstination Week August 16

Meet innovator, startup founder, tech enthusiast, and unconventional creative DeShawn Brown. As the founder and CEO of Lithios and the inventor of apps like Coworks, DeShawn is already a serial entrepreneur—despite being only a few years out of school. At NC State as a prestigious Park Scholar, he combined a passion for technology, theater, and entrepreneurship. He then started his company, Lithios, in NC State's Entrepreneurship Garage. Join us to hear that story, as well as updates on some of the cutting-edge Lithios projects. Support the show (http://www.ncriot.org)

What's it like to be a healthcare startup in the IoT space? In the last of our three-part feature on RAP startups, join both VitalFlo and NIRSleep in the studio. These two startups share a behind-the-scenes description of their RAP experience plus updates on their startups. VitalFlo's mission is to make respiratory patient management easy, reduce cost of care, and improve patient outcomes. Working with asthma patients can be hard - every patient has unique medications, allergies, and lifestyles. VitalFlo works with clinicians and patients to build a complete picture of each individuals' condition.NIRSleep is developing and deploying a wearable sensor to measure brain activity. They use infrared light to non-invasively measure changing oxygen concentration in the user’s brain, and relate this to changes in the user’s condition. The NIRSleep system is lightweight and easy to use, opening exciting new opportunities for detecting and tracking cerebrovascular changes in real life environments (i.e non-laboratory and out-of-clinic remote monitoring).The RIOT ACCELERATOR PROGRAM (RAP) is accepting applications through June 30th, 2019 at 5pm EST. RIoT invites early stage startups in the Internet of Things space to apply NOW to participate in the 12-week high-touch RIoT Accelerator Program. RAP increases the impact of traditional accelerator programming by connecting you with an industry consortium of more than 75 companies across the IoT technology stack. The Fall 2019 cohort starts September 9th, and there is no cost to startups, no equity taken, and there are scholarships available. RAP provides access to prototyping lab and 6 months free office space, plus free tech resources from Arrow Electronics, Ubidots, Particle, Microsoft, and more. Leverage RIoT's network to learn, collaborate, and bring your product to market. Connect with Program Director Rachael Meleney at rachael@ncriot.org for questions. Support the show (http://www.ncriot.org)

The second episode in our three-part series featuring startups that just graduated from RAP—the RIoT Accelerator Program. This episode features Purillume, a startup focused on smart lighting for better health. CEO Neeraj Lal shares what it was really like participating in a 12-week high-touch startup accelerator. Join us behind the scenes of RIoT Labs in the RIoT Accelerator Program. Purillume is a new kind of lighting company. One that's committed to moving beyond the limitations of CFL and LED bulbs to deliver the full potential of LED lighting. They didn’t set out to create a new light bulb. They set out to create a new way to experience light. Their first product, the Orchid LED table lamp is the result of thousands of hours of R&D and is in production—and they're just getting started. Learn more at purillume.com.The RIOT ACCELERATOR PROGRAM (RAP) is accepting applications through June 30th, 2019 at 5pm EST. RIoT invites early stage startups in the Internet of Things space to apply NOW to participate in the 12-week high-touch RIoT Accelerator Program. RAP increases the impact of traditional accelerator programming by connecting you with an industry consortium of more than 75 companies across the IoT technology stack. The Fall 2019 cohort starts September 9th, and there is no cost to startups, no equity taken, and there are scholarships available. RAP provides access to prototyping lab and 6 months free office space, plus free tech resources from Arrow Electronics, Ubidots, Particle, Microsoft, and more. Leverage RIoT's network to learn, collaborate, and bring your product to market. Connect with Program Director Rachael Meleney at rachael@ncriot.org for questions. Support the show (http://www.ncriot.org)

The next three episodes feature startups who just graduated from RAP—the RIoT Accelerator Program. RAP is 12 intensive, high-touch weeks, and these startups share what it was really like participating in a startup accelerator at RIoT Labs. This episode features Green Stream Technologies and Safe Zone. Join us behind the scenes of the RIoT Accelerator Program!Green Stream Technologies is an environmental technologies firm. They help build safer more resilient communities through the power of smart technology, and their first product is an autonomous flood sensor network that lets people know when and where the roads are flooded, tell them how deep those water levels are, and lets them know when it’s getting better.SafeZone has a fully automated Gunfire Detection System that features a cloud-based machine learning Detector, which can notify you within seconds of the room in which a gunshot occurred.The RIOT ACCELERATOR PROGRAM (RAP) is accepting applications through June 30th, 2019 at 5pm EST. RIoT invites early stage startups in the Internet of Things space to apply NOW to participate in the 12-week high-touch RIoT Accelerator Program. RAP increases the impact of traditional accelerator programming by connecting you with an industry consortium of more than 75 companies across the IoT technology stack. The Fall 2019 cohort starts September 9th, and there is no cost to startups, no equity taken, and there are scholarships available. RAP provides access to prototyping lab and 6 months free office space, plus free tech resources from Arrow Electronics, Ubidots, Particle, Microsoft, and more. Leverage RIoT's network to learn, collaborate, and bring your product to market. Connect with Program Director Rachael Meleney at rachael@ncriot.org for questions. Support the show (http://www.ncriot.org)

Techstination interview: Techstination Week May 31

You heard it here first! Bill Schrier - Senior Advisor for FirstNet, former CIO for the Seattle Police Department, former CTO for the City of Seattle - joins us to discuss how public safety is harnessing IoT. And he shares how we (both citizens and public safety officials) might see public safety leverage IoT in the future. This episode is for all of us - Bill takes time to explain how citizens have an important role to play, and he doesn’t shy away from tough questions about how FirstNet, a network designed to give priority to first responders, is navigating tough questions - like what devices are considered public safety devices, whether IoT data can be prioritized, and how security and privacy come into play. Ready for a peek into the innovations and challenges of disruptive tech in public safety? Tune in! Bill Schrier: Currently Bill is a Senior Advisor for FirstNet; he's a former CIO for the Seattle Police Department and was the CTO for the City of Seattle; he also chaired a state interoperability committee for the State of Washington. Bill is also a former police officer and Army officer, and he speaks across the country. Follow him on Twitter at @billschrier.FirstNet: The First Responder Network Authority is an independent authority within the U.S. Department of Commerce. Authorized by Congress in 2012, its mission is to develop, build and operate the nationwide, broadband network that equips first responders to save lives and protect U.S. communities. Support the show (http://www.ncriot.org)

As the world's population changes, how does product design and interface design change with it? And why is the 4th industrial revolution happening NOW - what's come together to make IoT possible? Industry veteran Tim Sweet joins us for a conversation about human-machine interfaces (HMI), usability, and human factors - scoping the discussion within IoT and the products that are pushing this 4th industrial revolution forward. Tim Sweet: Tim is a Solution Manager at DNA Group, responsible for opportunity and solutions development for HMI products and smart grid solutions. Tim has been a part of several technical revolutions: the telecom revolution, the launch of the digital network, and the birth of the internet, and is now an active participant in the IoT revolution. With communications networking at his core and years of experience in the HMI field, Tim has a passion for helping the wireless digital revolution grow and expand with the deployment of smart edge devices that help us all understand and live in this connected world.DNA Group: For over 30 years, DNA Group has been involved in sourcing products from Asia and Europe. Throughout those years, DNA Group has successfully navigated the global marketplace providing competitively priced engineered components, assemblies and value-added solutions. Their market experience includes Transportation, Marine, Digital Switching Systems, Solid State Lighting (LED), Medical, HVAC, Power Tools, Lawn and Garden, White Goods (appliances), and emerging markets; from simple switches to complex printed circuit board assemblies and digital controls, with specialties in electronics contract manufacturing, current sensing, human-machine interfaces, power switching, integrated solutions, and component sourcing.Support the show (http://www.ncriot.org)

Join us for a journey from 20th-century innovation to today. In the studio with us is Paul Peterson, Senior Field Applications Engineer for Arrow Electronics. Paul has a rich background in the semiconducter industry, and he brings that and more to our studio. Get ready for an episode that goes all the way back to the early days of Intel and Xerox, then forward again to the innovations Paul is seeing every day. Paul Peterson: Paul has been with Arrow Electronics for 27 years. Previous roles include Field Application Engineer for Intel, starting in the 1980s. Paul graduated from NC State University and is active in the IoT community. Arrow Electronics: Arrow is the world's leading supplier for electronic component products, datasheets, reference designs and technology news. Learn more at Arrow.com.Support the show (http://www.ncriot.org)

In this episode, we bring you the sounds and pitches from RIoT Pitch Night - the event where the six startups from RIoT’s accelerator had their big graduation pitch night. We're breaking down what we saw, what went well, and what other startups can take away from these pitches - the things they can do and things they should avoid. If you like hearing about innovative startups, like thinking about tech innovations and new disruptive technology, or want to hear pitch and presentation advice, this episode is for you. And in this unique episode, we're joined by Stephanie Kissel, Co-founder and COO of Supportedly. Join us as the Supportedly podcast studio and RIoT Studios come together for one epic episode! Stephanie Kissel: Stephanie Kissel is the Co-Founder and COO of Supportedly and the creator and host of the Supportedly podcast. She's also the Program Director for Talent Jam. Supportedly: Supportedly.com helps entrepreneurs connect to free and low-cost entrepreneurial support programs, events, and actionable content. The Supportedly Podcast is a show that explores the best free and low-cost support programs helping entrepreneurs start and grow their businesses.Support the show (http://www.ncriot.org)

In this second episode with Jamelle Eugene, CEO of Gryppers, join us as we learn what true startup life is like. We'll discuss everything from manufacturing and supplier hurdles to partnerships and the entrepreneurial mindset. In our first episode with Jamelle, you heard the fascinating startup story of Gryppers. Join us for this episode to hear what it takes for him to keep this growing company moving forward.Jamelle Eugene: Jamelle was a record-setting running back at NC State, and he co-created Gryppers to make a product halfway between athletic tape and a football glove. The current patented model, in addition to tactile sensation, compression, and grip-enhancing features, includes FDA approved thermo-reactive technology to recycle heat and wick moisture.Gryppers: Gryppers seeks to naturally increase the proficiency, and preserve the longevity of every athlete and active professional worldwide. Gryppers was founded by two former Wolfpack football players, DaJuan Morgan and Jamelle Eugene. Learn more at gryppers.com.Support the show (http://www.ncriot.org)

Tune into the fascinating story of Gryppers, a company that started as one football player's idea. This first episode in our series with Jamelle Eugene, CEO of Gryppers, we'll talk startup innovation and the origin of his company, which includes some throwback to Jamelle's football career at NC State. We'll also talk about the importance of a startup's MVP - a minimal viable product.Jamelle Eugene: Jamelle was a record-setting running back at NC State, and he co-created Gryppers to make a product halfway between athletic tape and a football glove. The current patented model, in addition to tactile sensation, compression, and grip-enhancing features, includes FDA approved thermo-reactive technology to recycle heat and wick moisture.Gryppers: Gryppers seeks to naturally increase the proficiency, and preserve the longevity of every athlete and active professional worldwide. Gryppers was founded by two former Wolfpack football players, DaJuan Morgan and Jamelle Eugene. Learn more at gryppers.com.Support the show (http://www.ncriot.org)

In our third and final episode with Amber Cobb, we discuss her twisty path into a career in tech. Not only is she open about the curious path that led to her role in the testing and certification industry, but she also shares some of the things she’s experienced along the way and offers advice for others who are going into a career in tech. Jump back to Episodes IV and V to hear our first episodes with Amber, or jump in here for an interesting discussion about Amber's path to where she is today as an Account Executive with TÜV SÜD.Amber Cobb: With over 14 years of experience, Amber is skilled in the electrical and electronic regulatory industry. She has extensive experience in sales, customer service, and team management. Her past roles included acting as a project coordinator managing customers’ projects, mentoring team members, contributing to marketing efforts, as well as delivering the best experience for all accounts. In her role with TÜV SÜD, Amber will be responsible for sales initiatives in North Carolina and Virginia supporting product safety, EMC, wireless and environmental services.TÜV SÜD: An independent testing company, TÜV SÜD offers impartiality in all audit, test, inspection and certification activities for regulatory compliance. Headquartered in Munich, Germany and founded in 1866, TÜV SÜD is one of the world's leading technical service organizations. Support the show (http://www.ncriot.org)

This episode comes to you from the middle of the Exhibit Floor at South by Southwest (SXSW). We discuss what it's like to be at this interdisciplinary conference in Austin, Texas and bring you some of the stories of tech and innovation that we've seen. We talk about this by picking the brains of three guests, speaking to each from their booth at SXSW. First is Jennifer Bosser, Senior Business Retention & Expansion Manager for the City of Raleigh, who's attending SX for the 7th time, and who walks us through how a brand thinks through using SXSW as a platform. Next is Danya Perry, Director of Equitable Economic Development at Wake County Economic Development, who discusses how the diversity and "space to connect" at SXSW mirrors some of his current initiatives and foci. And finally, Loren Gold, Executive Vice President of Visit Raleigh, joins us with a description of how tech is disrupting that space of tourism and economic development. Don't miss this unique episode, with three different perspectives of how economic development leaders think through brand activation at a large-scale event like SXSW, and how both the conference and those industries have changed in the last two decades. Support the show (http://www.ncriot.org)

In this episode, we’re coming to you from South by Southwest (SXSW) in Austin. Our host Sarah Glova is joined by three guests, all fresh off a SXSW panel about IoT and Smart Cities - Tom Snyder, RIoT Executive Director; Don Coleman, CIO for Chariot Solutions; and Adam Covati, VP of R&D for Bandwidth. Their SXSW panel session audience was packed, and they sparked great conversation - so RIoT Underground is excited to bring a little of that to you. This episode’s theme is unique for three panelists who were just speaking on a big stage about IoT and smart cities - we talk about whether the term "IoT" - internet of things - is it a problem term. Let's dive in!Chariot Solutions is the Greater Philadelphia region’s top IT consulting firm specializing in software development, systems integration, mobile application development and training. Bandwidth develops products with intelligent voice, messaging, 9-1-1 access, and phone number services—backed by Bandwidth's own nationwide, dedicated VoIP.Support the show (http://www.ncriot.org)

Our second episode in RIoT Underground's three-part series with Amber Cobb, we’re back discussing the vital world product testing and certification - but this time from a startup/innovation perspective. What do companies/entrepreneurs have to consider when developing a brand-new product? Amber knows - and not only does she share her experience, she also offers advice to innovators. Let’s jump in. Amber Cobb, is an Account Executive with TÜV SÜD. With over 14 years of experience, Amber is skilled in the electrical and electronic regulatory industry. She has extensive experience in sales, customer service, and team management. Her past roles included acting as a project coordinator managing customers’ projects, mentoring team members, contributing to marketing efforts, as well as delivering the best experience for all accounts. In her role with TÜV SÜD, Amber will be responsible for sales initiatives in North Carolina and Virginia supporting product safety, EMC, wireless and environmental services.TÜV SÜD is an independent testing company, offering impartiality in all audit, test, inspection and certification activities for regulatory compliance. Headquartered in Munich, Germany and founded in 1866, TÜV SÜD is one of the world's leading technical service organizations. Support the show (http://www.ncriot.org)

Techstination interview: Techstination Week March 1

Welcome to our bonus episode with Scott Turnbull. In it, Scott speaks with a few college interns, and we end up discussing something kind of crazy that happened in 1988. It’s an episode about how to build a community, and in many ways it’s a discussion about the impact of diversity. It’s a lot you don’t want to miss. Scott Turnbull is an information technology leader with 25 years in academic, government, and non-profit IT leadership. He has helped lead the Smart Gigabit Communities effort under US Ignite, initiating and growing the program in each of the 27+ partner communities across the US and in Australia. He co-authored several of the US Ignite Smart City Guides and Playbooks, and runs numerous national technology challenges and reverse pitch events. Prior to coming to US Ignite, he served as the Technical Section Chief for regional joint response teams in Public Safety. He has led efforts to build several national digital repositories for University consortiums and been the head of academic software engineering at Emory University under their libraries system. He is also a veteran of the US Army Intelligence Corps.US Ignite is a national effort to promote US leadership in the development and deployment of next-generation applications on ultra-fast, programmable networks with the potential for significant societal impact. Originated by the Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) and led by the National Science Foundation (NSF) in partnership with other federal agencies, US Ignite leverages NSF investments in the Global Environment for Networking Innovation (GENI) by integrating academic campuses that have GENI technology with research backbone networks and numerous broadband cities across the United States. Through the US Ignite effort, NSF and other federal agencies will bring together science and innovation to explore next-generation internets at scale and create a national innovation ecosystem that will have profound, long-term social and economic impacts.Support the show (http://www.ncriot.org)

We’re joined by Amber Cobb, who’s in the electrical and electronic manufacturing industry and an expert in Radio Frequency (RF). She works as an Account Executive at TÜV SÜD, and in this episode she’s pulling back the curtain on product testing and certification. Hear more of not just what she does, but also how this industry affects us in ways you might not have considered. Amber Cobb, is an Account Executive with TÜV SÜD. With over 14 years of experience, Amber is skilled in the electrical and electronic regulatory industry. She has extensive experience in sales, customer service, and team management. Her past roles included acting as a project coordinator managing customers’ projects, mentoring team members, contributing to marketing efforts, as well as delivering the best experience for all accounts. In her role with TÜV SÜD, Amber will be responsible for sales initiatives in North Carolina and Virginia supporting product safety, EMC, wireless and environmental services.TÜV SÜD is an independent testing company, offering impartiality in all audit, test, inspection and certification activities for regulatory compliance. Headquartered in Munich, Germany and founded in 1866, TÜV SÜD is one of the world's leading technical service organizations. Support the show (http://www.ncriot.org)

Our second episode in RIoT Underground's three-part series with Scott Turnbull - we focus specifically on internet connectivity and the growing rural/urban divide - plus some exciting things municipalities are doing to fight back. Don’t miss it!Scott Turnbull is an information technology leader with 25 years in academic, government, and non-profit IT leadership. He has helped lead the Smart Gigabit Communities effort under US Ignite, initiating and growing the program in each of the 27+ partner communities across the US and in Australia. He co-authored several of the US Ignite Smart City Guides and Playbooks, and runs numerous national technology challenges and reverse pitch events. Prior to coming to US Ignite, he served as the Technical Section Chief for regional joint response teams in Public Safety. He has led efforts to build several national digital repositories for University consortiums and been the head of academic software engineering at Emory University under their libraries system. He is also a veteran of the US Army Intelligence Corps.US Ignite is a national effort to promote US leadership in the development and deployment of next-generation applications on ultra-fast, programmable networks with the potential for significant societal impact. Originated by the Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) and led by the National Science Foundation (NSF) in partnership with other federal agencies, US Ignite leverages NSF investments in the Global Environment for Networking Innovation (GENI) by integrating academic campuses that have GENI technology with research backbone networks and numerous broadband cities across the United States. Through the US Ignite effort, NSF and other federal agencies will bring together science and innovation to explore next-generation internets at scale and create a national innovation ecosystem that will have profound, long-term social and economic impacts.Support the show (http://www.ncriot.org)

In this episode, we’re joined by Scott Turnbull, Director of Technology at US Ignite. Scott travels the globe working with cities on smart innovation projects. In this episode, he talks innovation - and the keys to making it happen. Scott Turnbull is an information technology leader with 25 years in academic, government, and non-profit IT leadership. He has helped lead the Smart Gigabit Communities effort under US Ignite, initiating and growing the program in each of the 27+ partner communities across the US and in Australia. He co-authored several of the US Ignite Smart City Guides and Playbooks, and runs numerous national technology challenges and reverse pitch events. Prior to coming to US Ignite, he served as the Technical Section Chief for regional joint response teams in Public Safety. He has led efforts to build several national digital repositories for University consortiums and been the head of academic software engineering at Emory University under their libraries system. He is also a veteran of the US Army Intelligence Corps.US Ignite is a national effort to promote US leadership in the development and deployment of next-generation applications on ultra-fast, programmable networks with the potential for significant societal impact. Originated by the Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) and led by the National Science Foundation (NSF) in partnership with other federal agencies, US Ignite leverages NSF investments in the Global Environment for Networking Innovation (GENI) by integrating academic campuses that have GENI technology with research backbone networks and numerous broadband cities across the United States. Through the US Ignite effort, NSF and other federal agencies will bring together science and innovation to explore next-generation internets at scale and create a national innovation ecosystem that will have profound, long-term social and economic impacts.Support the show (http://www.ncriot.org)

You’ve found us! Welcome to RIoT Underground, the place where you hear from instigators who are changing the world with disruptive technology. Our job? Pulling back the curtain. We talk to passionate disruptors about what they see, what they do, how they got to where they are, and what’s coming next. Have you ever wondered how people drive through their mistakes, learning from them, and capitalizing on them? Have you ever wondered how people find a career in tech, or start a company, or become great leaders? Do you want to hear more about people who succeed? And I mean the real stories, not just the wins we see in a highlight reel. Good - us too. And we’re going to bring that and more, here, at RIoT Underground. RIoT Underground is created and produced at RIoT Studios with music created by Scott Jackson. RIoT produces events, conferences and educational courses around the world and runs an early-stage startup-accelerator in Raleigh, North Carolina. Our nonprofit also operates a wireless test and certification facility under the Wireless Research Center brand. Learn how to engage by visiting us at www.ncriot.org.So tune in, subscribe - join the underground. We’ll see you in the next episode. Support the show (http://www.ncriot.org)