042 - Stephen Statler

Steve Statler is a writer, public speaker, and consultant working in the beacon ecosystem. He is also the SVP of Consulting, Business Development and Marketing at Wiliot, a semiconductor manufacturer developing a Bluetooth chip that powers itself by harvesting radio frequency energy that is being embedded into consumer-packaged goods and packaging. He trains and advises companies deploying Bluetooth beacon technology and is a thought leader in the "beacosystem" community. Previously he was the Senior Director for Strategy and Solutions Management at Qualcomm's Retail Solutions Division, helping to incubate Gimbal, one of the leading Bluetooth beacons in the market. In this episode, Stephen talks about the answer to the ultimate question of life, the universe, and everything as it relates to how the Internet of Things (IoT) can revolutionize Supply Chain Management.