In this episode of the Mr. Beacon Podcast, we dive deep into the intersection of IoT, AI, and the future of intelligent environments. We open on some of the biggest developments in the industry right now including reading between the lines of Avery Dennison and Wiliot’s recent partnership announcement, what it signals about large-scale adoption and market momentum. Steve shares his candid experiences coding with AI in Cursor—praising its speed and creativity while warning about its limits—and compares it to new tools like OpenAI’s VS Code plugin. Finally, get a firsthand look at Amazon’s Alexa+ Early Access Program, how the voice assistant’s large language model upgrade is transforming ambient computing inside the home.
Then we chat with Ersan Günes, SVP Product IoT / Head of AI at Inpixon. Ersan brings unique insight into how AI is augmenting IoT in real-world industrial contexts. He discusses how Inpixon—a Gartner-recognized leader in indoor location—has evolved through strategic acquisitions, including technologies like Chirp, a spread-spectrum alternative to Bluetooth and UWB. Ersan explains why Chirp excels in environments such as mines and manufacturing plants, and how it compares to other location technologies.
The conversation then shifts to AI-powered innovation. Ersan introduces Ask Pixie, an AI-driven “factory in your pocket” designed to give managers conversational access to operational insights, blending ERP data with real-time location information. He details how Inpixon uses domain-specific training and dynamic factory data to make AI truly useful, while still complying with European AI regulations. We also learn about the company’s approach to multi-model orchestration, AR integration for asset tracking, and how customers are adopting these technologies in production environments.
Beyond the tech, Ersan shares personal stories—his journey from startup founder to leading AI strategy at a global IoT company, and even his passion for endurance sports as a regular Ironman competitor. His perspective highlights both the human side of leadership and the strategic vision needed to navigate an industry defined by rapid convergence.
If you’re curious about where IoT, AI, and ambient intelligence are heading—and what practical solutions are already reshaping logistics, manufacturing, and smart environments—this is a conversation you won’t want to miss.
Ersan’s Favorite Songs:
- “Lose Yourself” by Eminem: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xFYQQPAOz7Y
- “In The Air Tonight” by Phil Collins: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YkADj0TPrJA
- “Don’t Stop Me Now” by Queen: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HgzGwKwLmgM
Mister Beacon is hosted by Steve Statler, CEO of ambientChat.ai — Using AI to connect people with places and things with an app that puts you in control of YOUR data..
Our sponsor is Identiv https://www.identiv.com, whose IoT solutions create digital identities for physical objects, enhancing global connectivity for businesses, people, and the planet. We are also sponsored by Blecon http://www.blecon.net. Blecon enables physical products to communicate with cloud applications using Bluetooth Low Energy.