Today's Entrepreneur: Jibin Jose

Jam Narte · September 21, 2016 · Short URL: https://vator.tv/n/473e

Top lesson learned as an entrepreneur: Perseverance is key

Today's  Entrepreneur is Jibin Jose. Jibin is the Co-Founder of RideBlock, which is focused on developing cutting edge IOT devices & tracking devices for action sports to track tricks & analytics of a skateboard.

RideBlock is designed for skateboarders to enhance their ability to perform and analyze tricks whether he is an amateur or professional. The device is connected to the truck of the skateboard and tracks the dynamics of the board and the data is send to a smartphone app via Bluetooth LE.

The app can determine the trick performed and help the skateboarders to improve their skills and as well as show off their skills and abilities in the social media. Our device is a great learning tool too! Personalized trainer for everyone.

 

 

Here's a little about Jibin:

I am a(n):

Entrepreneur

Companies I've founded or co-founded:
Companies I work or worked for:
Achievements (products built, personal awards won):

1. A mars rover simulation robot for a competition (University Rover Challenge) in association with Mar's Society USA. 
2. A $10 touch screen table with webcam and open CV which could simulate the Microsoft Surface Table. 
3. A miniature satellite for CanSat in association with NASA - Texas, 2014.

If you are an entrepreneur, why?
I want to change the world.

 

My favorite startups:
Tesla, Dropbox, Uber, Slack

 

What are the top three lessons you've learned as an entrepreneur?
Perseverance is key.

 

Full bio:

We are focused on developing cutting edge IOT devices & tracking devices for action sports to track tricks & analytics of a skateboard. RideBlock is designed for skateboarders to enhance their ability to perform and analyze tricks whether he is an amateur or professional. The device is connected to the truck of the skateboard and tracks the dynamics of the board and the data is send to a smartphone app via Bluetooth LE. The app can determine the trick performed and help the skateboarders to improve their skills and as well as show off their skills and abilities in the social media. Our device is a great learning tool too! Personalized trainer for everyone.

Flipmotion may be one of the presenters on stage pitching Mark Cuban (Maverick), Dana Settle (Greycroft), Brian Lee (Honest Company), Mike Jones (Science) and so many more at Splash LA 2016, 10/13 in Santa Monica. Register Here.

 

Editor's Note: Splash is Vator's startup conference, gathering top CEOs to share their lessons learned, and highlighting promising new ones. This year's winner and runner-up were Industry and Arbiclaims, respective.

Our annual Post Seed conference is around the corner on Dec. 1 at The Village in San Francisco. Speakers include Chamath Palihapitiya (Founder & CEO, Social Capital LP) and Jeff Lawson (Founder, CEO & Chairman,Twilio) and many more. Join us! REGISTER HERE.  Be eligible to get a complimentary ticket to Post Seed. Join the Vator Investment Club before Thanksgiving.  Join VIC.

 

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Jam Narte

As an undergrad, she participated in several research projects under Behavioral Science and Gerontology. Right after graduation, Jam founded a hardware startup company that raised $132k in Kickstarter and over $3 million in seed investments.

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