In Episode 045 of the #kilnroadtrip, created and produced by The Swell Pod, hosts Spencer McKeown and Josh Taylor interview Alan Clarke, Chief Strategy & Product Director at Ayyeka. Alan discusses his company's work in providing IoT and AI solutions to help cities manage environmental impacts. He shares his journey from running an environmental monitoring company in South America to joining Ayyeka to expand into the US market.

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Location: Kiln. Boulder

The Kiln Road Trip: Uncovering Deep Truths with 100 Pleasantly Rebellious Humans. 10 days. 5 States. 3,580 Miles.100 Interviews! Daily episodes starting on March 5, Monday to Friday, for the next 100 days, followed by a short documentary and a book about the journey.

Thank you to the partners and sponsors who made the kiln.roadtrip possible: KILN, MOTERRA, TORUS

And thank you to the crew who helped us document and share the journey: DENISSE LEON, TY COTTLE, NATHAN Clarke, FINDLAY MCKEOWN

Bullets:

• Kiln Road Trip: A journey across five states to interview 100 individuals challenging the status quo
• Interview with Alan Clarke, Chief Strategy and Project Director for Ayyeka
• Ayyeka's focus on providing solutions for water, energy, and environmental infrastructure using IoT and AI technologies
• Discussion on the challenges of creating something new and impactful
• Alan Clarke's role in Ayyeka and the innovative solutions they provide
• Alan's background and interest in environmentally friendly products and monitoring
• Impact of Ayyeka's work in South America
• Challenges faced by Ayyeka and future innovations

Timestamps:

The Kiln Road Trip (00:00:03) Introduction to the podcast series and the purpose of the road trip, covering the challenge to interview 100 individuals.

Alan Clark's Introduction (00:00:54) Introduction of Alan Clarke, Chief Strategy and Project Director for Ayyeka, and his role in providing solutions for water, energy, and environmental infrastructure.

IOT and AI for Environmental Issues (00:02:06) Discussion on the use of IoT and AI for collecting and processing data to mitigate environmental impacts in cities.

Company Founding and Evolution (00:04:00) Alan Clarke's explanation of the founding of Ayyeka, its unique device, and the company's evolution over the years.

Alan Clark's Background (00:06:10) Alan Clarke's background, from childhood to his work experience in various countries and the founding of his previous company in South America.

Impact of Environmental Monitoring (00:09:16) Discussion on the impact of Ayyeka's equipment on the environment and the significance of environmental monitoring.

Challenges and Future Innovations (00:11:49) Challenges faced by Ayyeka in keeping up with evolving technologies and a sneak peek into future innovations related to low-earth orbit satellites and LTE connectivity.

Kiln's Role for ICA (00:15:33) Discussion on the role of Kiln as an ecosystem for ambitious individuals and a supportive environment for scaling the company.

Creating a Movement (00:20:25) Alan Clarke's perspective on the importance of creating something with a positive impact on humanity to drive passion and innovation.

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