- Startups - Dave Mathews of NeuAer on TWiST #145

TL;DR

Dave Matthews, founder of New Air, discusses his experience with the qat product and his latest invention, Tooth Tag, which uses radio data to connect and interact with various devices.

Transcript

today on a very special farmer Friday edition of this week in startups Dave Matthews the founder of new air is in the studio with us Daniel de la Cruz has a question for me on the ask Jason segment and Tyler is here to drop some knowledge and insights all that and more on a very special farmer Friday it's all of all evil what funny how he feeds my ... Read More

Key Insights

• 🥺 The qat product was a failure, but the experience taught valuable lessons and led to the development of Tooth Tag.
• 😒 Tooth Tag uses radio data to connect and interact with devices, offering potential applications in automatic actions and proximity-based interactions.
• 📌 Expanding Tooth Tag to fixed location devices and partnering with router companies can further enhance its capabilities.
• 👻 Building content and hosting events around your project can attract developers and foster a sense of community.

Questions & Answers

Q: What is the qat and why was it rated as the worst product in history?

The qat was an audio bar code scanner that aimed to provide information about products through a database. It was rated poorly due to its cumbersome setup and lack of compatibility with existing technologies.

Q: How does Tooth Tag work and what are its potential applications?

Tooth Tag uses radio data, such as Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, to connect and interact with devices. It can be used for automatic actions like changing Google Voice settings, alerting when people are nearby, or providing personalized offers based on location.

Q: Are there any plans to expand Tooth Tag to fixed location devices?

Yes, Tooth Tag plans to work with partners in routers and other fixed location devices to extend the capabilities of the platform.

Q: How can non-technical co-founders find good developers for their projects?

One option is to look for entry-level developers who have the potential and passion to learn and grow. Engaging in communities like LinkedIn and Twitter can also help connect with talented individuals.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• Dave Matthews discusses his experience with the qat product, which was rated as the worst product in history, and reflects on the lessons learned from this failure.

• He introduces his latest invention, Tooth Tag, which uses radio data (such as Bluetooth and Wi-Fi) to connect and interact with devices, allowing for automatic actions based on proximity.