This week on The Mr. Beacon Podcast, we dive into the world of Bluetooth innovation and rapid technological progress with Kevin Dewald, the founder of SimpleBLE and a former Neuralink engineer.
Kevin shares how his frustration with Bluetooth development led him to create SimpleBLE, an open-source solution simplifying cross-platform Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) applications. We discuss its impact on industries ranging from medical devices to musical equipment—yes, even Fender amplifiers!
But that’s just the start. Kevin also gives us an inside look at what it was like working at Neuralink, Elon Musk’s groundbreaking brain-computer interface company. What’s it like to engineer Bluetooth connectivity inside the human body? How do Musk-led companies achieve so much with so few people? Kevin shares surprising insights into the culture, pace, and structure that make these organizations tick.
Whether you’re a developer, entrepreneur, or just fascinated by the intersection of AI, IoT, and bioengineering, this episode has something for you. Stay tuned until the end, where Kevin reveals his top three songs with special meaning to him.
Kevin’s Top 3 Songs with Meaning:
- “A Moment Apart” by ODESZA: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xarC5jAiO7w
- “Something Just Like This” by The Chainsmokers & Coldplay: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fZUfdnmtg4Y
- “Basket Case” by Green Day: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VKjEdYrx9P0