John Grady, CEO of Ayla Networks, joins the Glassboard team to unpack what it really takes to build and scale successful connected products. Ayla supports some of the world’s leading brands—like Shark and others—by delivering the cloud platforms, mobile apps, and device integrations that power great smart home experiences. But as John explains, the real value lies in helping hardware companies translate their product vision into seamless, user-friendly digital ecosystems.

From onboarding pain points to OTA updates, from industrial IoT to medtech wearables, this episode explores how connected products evolve—and why getting the first 30 seconds of the user journey right matters just as much as long-term data insights. You'll also hear how Aila’s Fast Track program helps clients launch faster by reusing proven hardware and software stacks, and why the next wave of innovation is moving beyond the home.

Whether you're building consumer devices, medical tools, or connected infrastructure, this conversation is packed with hard-earned insight on where IoT is going—and how to get there faster.

Special Guest: John Grady.