Limpert Tech "SullyCast" on ALT 105.7 and iHeartRadio 10/2/20 - Matt Hassett, CEO and Founder of Loftie

This week on "Tech of Sports"...

Rick has an interesting talk with Matt Hassett, CEO and founder of Loftie, this week. Matt and his team are releasing the Loftie Alarm Clock.

Yes, an alarm clock is still relevant in this age of smartphones and tablets.

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Matt is the founder and CEO of Loftie, a New York based company dedicated to creating better tech-life balance for people everywhere. Matt began working on the project that eventually became Loftie at the design firm IDEO where he was an Entrepreneur in Residence. Before founding Loftie, Matt worked in communications, policy, and program design at the Center for NYC Neighborhoods, Morgan Stanley’s Global Sustainable Finance group, and the City of New York. Matt is a graduate of Brown University and the Harvard Kennedy School.

Loftie is a recently launched wellness company that has revolutionized the outdated alarm clock and created a sleep/wake system based on science that decreases screen time, giving you a healthier tech life balance and ultimately overall improved mental health. The founding team at Loftie are leading a movement to take back the bedroom with a smart device that doesn’t depend on a smartphone.

The Loftie Alarm Clock

Unlike other alarm clocks or sleep devices, Loftie doesn’t need a smartphone to operate so it won’t connect to email, apps or social media, therefore removing the anxiety those apps bring along. That’s one step in the tech life balance, but Loftie offers so much more. Matt and his team have gone through rounds of IDEO method testing gathering information on people’s nighttime routine and sleep habits. Based on their findings they were able to determine what is missing in other alarm clocks and build Loftie to match customer desires. Features like a dimmable display, nightlight, two-phase alarm, and custom content playable right on the device, including guided meditations, sound baths, breathwork exercises, sleep playlists, plus a variety of relaxing sounds, all of which are built into the Loftie Alarm Clock.

See more at: https://byloftie.com

Limpert Tech "SullyCast" on ALT 105.7 and iHeartRadio 9/26/20 - Green Boom's Dr. Sudhir Sharma

Green Boom is making it a priority to clean up our environment.

Rick talks with Dr. Sudhir Sharma, the founder of Green Boom this week on iHeartRadio.

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Green Boom has announced a number of biodegradable, water repellent oil-only absorbents.
The patent-pending revolutionary line of eco-friendly absorbent products works for oil spill prevention, response and remediation. The Atlanta-based company is dedicated to producing a variety of products that can be used in marine, land and industrial environments to clean up oil spills and ensure a greener future.  

Available in industry-standard sized pillows, socks, booms along with custom sizes, Green Boom’s products are made from patent-pending biomass up-cycling technologies that use sustainably sourced agricultural wastes and textiles. Led by a team with broad chemical engineering experience, Green Boom created a technology that converts renewable, biodegradable and low-value agricultural materials into water-repellent, oil-only absorbents.


“The team at Green Boom is excited to introduce products that will have a positive impact on the industry and the environment,” said Green Boom Co-Founder Sharma. “Through our research and development, we believe that our revolutionary products are going to disrupt the oil spill industry.”

The numerous Green Boom benefits include:

Water Repellent - Water cannot pass through the water-repellent skin.

Rapid Absorption - Fast-wicking materials reduce clean up time and labor.

Absorbs Oil Only - Without absorbing a drop of water.

100 percent Biomass - Both the absorbent skin and filler are made from 100 percent natural fibers - zero plastic.

Tough Skin - Absorbent skin that won’t tear or shred during rough handling, unlike typical polypropylene absorbents.

Biodegradable - Our absorbents will biodegrade over time, unlike typical polypropylene absorbents.

Oil Degrading Microbes - Microbes can be added to “eat” the absorbed oil; this can save on disposal costs depending on your cleanup project and location.

These products were developed through extensive research of current plastic products, which showed an area ripe for displacement. Polypropylene is a commodity plastic used in consumer goods. In the oil cleanup space, melt-blown polypropylene is used for oil-only absorption applications. This is primarily due to the natural water-repellency offered by polypropylene and existing manufacturing infrastructure.

Dr. Sudhir Sharma is the Co-Founder & CEO of Green Boom Corp. After witnessing the devastating effect oil spills have on the environment, he sought a better and greener clean up solution. Sudhir’s work now focuses on identifying and engaging with various suppliers, manufacturers, and warehousing facilities to set up manufacturing, supply chain, as well as operations. Sudhir has published multiple peer-reviewed scientific articles with numerous collaborations and has won awards for his research and conference presentations. Prior to Green Boom, he was Co-Founder & CTO of Ipsum Nano, a nanotechnology company created from post-doctoral research done at Georgia Tech. He was part of a team that was awarded NSF SBIR and GRA grants totaling nearly $500,000. Sudhir holds an MS and Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from Georgia Tech, where his work focused on heterogeneous catalysis, reaction engineering and cellulosic nanomaterials. He also earned a B.E. with First Class Honors in Chemical Engineering from the University of Auckland, where his thesis work focused on reaction engineering. He led the university’s team to the international ChemECar competition where they placed second overall.

Limpert Tech "SullyCast" on ALT 105.7 and iHeartRadio 9/19/20 - Taylor Blotske, US Navy Officer Candidate from Officer Training School

A special iHeart segment this weekend.

Serving our country.

Rick talks with US Navy Officer Candidate, Taylor Blotske, from Officer Training School in Newport, Rhode Island. Taylor is in the middle of this 13-week training school. He and Rick talk about what training school is like, where he wants to be in 5 years and some of the tech he uses.

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Blotske, a Stockbridge, GA native and 2015 graduate of Woodland High School is hoping to launch off the flight deck of an aircraft carrier as a Naval Aviator. A true American patriot, Blotske joined the Navy for three short and simple reason, “to join an amazing community, see the world and serve my country.”

Officer Candidate School, located in Newport, Rhode Island is a grueling 13 week long program that will put Blotske and her classmates to the test morally, mentally, and physically. If she passes and graduates with his class at the end of September, she’ll be commissioned as an Ensign and join the ranks of our Navy’s leadership.

Young men and women like this Officer Candidate deserve to be recognized in their community for the service and sacrifice they are providing to our Navy and our Nation.

Thanks and good luck to Taylor!

Limpert Tech "SullyCast" on ALT 105.7 and iHeartRadio 9/12/20 - Scott Hansen, NFL Red Zone Host on Changes for 2020

Rick is airing part of the media press conference with NFL Red Zone's Scott Hansen this week.

Scott takes questions about the Red Zone and 2020.

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Scott brings you live football coverage for 7 hours straight, changing the way you watch football.

Every touchdown from every game, every Sunday afternoon during the NFL regular season.

When a team reaches the 20-yard line, (i.e. the "red zone") NFL RedZone cuts to the local broadcast of that game. NFL RedZone also takes fans back to watch any turnovers, game-changing plays and scoring plays outside of the designated red zone, so they can see all the incredible action Sunday afternoon games have to offer.

NFL RedZone can show up to 8 games at a time, using the NFL RedZone Octobox screen, making it the perfect Fantasy football companion - NFL fans can follow all the action and improve their fantasy football roster. Join host Scott Hanson for live coverage of all the best NFL action from across the country.

NFL RedZone's host, Scott Hanson

Scott Hanson is the host of NFL RedZone. In addition to his responsibilities for NFL RedZone, Hanson is also a host for NFL Network's on-location coverage of NFL events such as Super Bowl, NFL Scouting Combine, NFL Draft, free agency and more.

Hanson joined NFL Media in 2006 as a national reporter covering all 32 teams. He transitioned into studio hosting in 2008, and was named the host of NFL RedZone during its inaugural season in 2009. Produced by NFL Network, NFL RedZone whips around every NFL game on Sunday afternoons delivering the touchdowns and most exciting moments live and in high definition. NFL RedZone and Hanson are widely praised by the fans and media.

Limpert Tech "SullyCast" on ALT 105.7 and iHeartRadio 9/5/20 - Todd Zeile, Former Major Leaguer, Executive at Bit Fry

Rick is joined on iHeartRadio this week byformer MLB player and now broadcaster and executive at Bit Fry.

Zeile is part of the indie game developer, Bit Fry, based in New Hampshire. They are the first company to ever create a new, officially licensed sports gaming franchise that features star athletes from all the major sports leagues. Rick talks to Todd on this episode of “Tech of Sports”.

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You might have thought a huge developer (such as an EA) would have been the first to do this, but it is Bit Fry. The first game in the franchise is called Ultimate Rivals: The Rink and it has launched on Apple Arcade. Bit Fry is also growing in preparation for the next titles in the Ultimate Rivals franchise. Last week, Bit Fry announced a new license with the NFL Players Association (NFLPA) for a new football video game.

Zeile says they are filling an “open space” in the sports gaming world.

The company has secured groundbreaking licensing agreements with nine major professional sports organizations, including the NHL, NHL Players’ Association (NHLPA), NBA, National Basketball Players Association (NBPA), MLB, MLB Players Association (MLBPA), NFLPA, Women’s National Basketball Players Association (WNBPA), USWNTPA, as well as Wayne Gretzky.

In Ultimate Rivals: The Rink, different combos of heroes unlock unique ways to play and win against the AI or other gamers in online multiplayer matches. Some of the 58 athletes include LeBron James, Mike Trout, Alex Ovechkin, Alex Morgan, Clayton Kershaw, Mookie Betts, James Harden, Zion Williamson, JJ Watt and Wayne Gretzky. The game is addictive and spans sports with athletes everyone knows.

Have a listen to Rick and Todd and see what Bit Fry is working on.