In this episode of The Mr. Beacon Podcast, we welcome back Giampaolo Marino, Senior Vice President of Strategy and Business Development at Energous. Marino last appeared just a few months ago, but with Energous making waves in the press and launching new technology, it was time for a return visit.
The conversation dives into Energous’ latest announcement: the e-Sense tag, a battery-free Bluetooth temperature sensor powered by the company’s wireless energy network. Steve and Giampaolo discuss how this new sensor fits into the broader ambient IoT ecosystem—and why it’s more of a complement than a competitor to other leading solutions like Wiliot.
You’ll get a first hand explanation of how the technology works: from energy harvesting and capacitor storage to the accuracy benefits of dedicated sensing hardware. Giampaolo also shares details on Energous’ new software platform, e-Compass, which gives customers an intuitive interface for monitoring assets, generating alerts, and building visibility across operations.
Beyond the technology itself, the discussion zooms out to cover the business momentum behind ambient IoT. With record revenues, Energous is entering a new phase, supporting use cases in cold chain monitoring, logistics, and reusable asset tracking. Giampaolo explains how battery-free sensors can dramatically reduce food waste, prevent spoilage, and improve efficiency across supply chains—translating into billions of dollars in savings and significant environmental benefits.
We also tackle the big-picture question: What exactly is Ambient IoT? We’ll compare our own definitions, from 3GPP’s cellular standards to broader views of an “Internet of everyday things” powered by commodity radios like Bluetooth. We agree on one thing for sure; Ambient IoT represents a paradigm shift, enabling continuous, low-cost visibility of all the items that surround us—everything, everywhere, all at once.
If you’re curious about the future of IoT, wireless power, and how new sensing technologies are reshaping industries, this episode offers both technical depth and strategic perspective.
Mister Beacon is hosted by Steve Statler, CEO of AmbAI Inc. — creators of AmbiantGPT, the AI agent that connects people to products and the brands behind them. AmbAI also advises leading brands on Ambient Intelligence strategy.
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.