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John Grady shared thisAs one year ends, another is set to take off. There's no better place to meet with partners, prospects and solution providers than at CES. Ayla Networks will be there, joining our friends from Parks Associates on Tuesday at CONNECTIONS and then hosting meetings in our suites at the Palazzo. We look forward to seeing everyone in the New Year!John Grady shared thisAs you prepare for CES 2026, we invite you to connect with Ayla Networks in a private meeting setting. Here’s what you can look forward to during your meeting with Ayla: ✅ Advance Look at Platform Updates ✅ Learn About our new Video capabilities ✅ Experience Hands-On Demonstrations ✅ Protect Brand Trust with Data Security and Compliance Reach out to schedule an appointment. We look forward to discussing how Ayla’s platform can support your goals in the year ahead.
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John Grady shared thisAs we continue to expand our employee base around the world, we are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic HR Manager to join our team. Please reach out if you, or those in your network, are interested in learning more.John Grady shared this🚀 We’re Hiring: HR Manager (5+ Years Experience) 📍 Bengaluru, India | In-office (4 days/week) We’re looking for an experienced HR Manager to join our growing team in Bengaluru. This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys owning HR operations end-to-end and partnering closely with senior leadership. About the Role: Reporting to the CFO (and indirectly to the India GM), you will manage HR operations, employee lifecycle processes, payroll coordination, compliance, employee engagement, and recruitment. Experience working with US-based companies is a strong plus. Key Responsibilities: End-to-end employee lifecycle management (onboarding, offboarding, appraisals). HR operations, documentation, and systems management (ADP experience preferred). Payroll coordination, attendance tracking, and statutory compliance (PF, ESI, PT, NPS). Employee engagement initiatives, training programs, and cultural activities. Benefits, insurance, and vendor coordination. Supporting leadership with compliance updates, reporting, and HR analytics. What We’re Looking For: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in HR or a related field. 5+ years of experience in HR operations / generalist roles. Strong knowledge of payroll, labor laws, and HR compliance. Excellent communication, problem-solving, and multitasking skills. High level of integrity and confidentiality. What We Offer: Competitive remuneration package, including share options. Opportunity to work closely with and influence senior leadership. A collaborative, growth-focused work environment. 📩 Interested or know someone who’d be a great fit? Please reach out with your resume to shilpa.zood@aylanetworks.com Feel free to share or tag relevant candidates in the comments!
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John Grady reposted thisJohn Grady reposted thisWe are excited to announce that John Grady, Chief Executive Officer, Ayla Networks, will be speaking at CONNECTIONS Summit at CES during the session, “Smart Energy: Consumer Demand & ROI,” on Tuesday, January 6 at 10:00 AM PT! ➡ Register for the CONNECTIONS Summit at CES sessions with a 25% off promo code: 2026PARKS25 https://lnkd.in/d-ZugVaK 📝 AGENDA: https://lnkd.in/echFVbJm Thank you to our sponsors Alarm.com, Origin AI, Raymond James, Johnson Controls, Arity, Ayla Networks, Ivani LLC, Plume, Telecom Design, Ubiety Technologies, Inc., Morse Micro, and more! #CONNSummit26 #CES2026 #SmartHome #technology #AI #ParksAssociates #LasVegas
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John Grady shared thisI am excited to welcome Chris Williams to Ayla this week to lead our Global Sales team. This is such an exciting time at Ayla specifically, and in the Smart Home market in general We are fortunate to add Chris's sales leadership, problem solving, and channel expertise to our team and can't wait to get started working with our customers and prospects around the world. Welcome aboard Chris! https://lnkd.in/e3M8k82RAyla Networks Appoints Chris Williams as Global Sales LeaderAyla Networks Appoints Chris Williams as Global Sales Leader
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John Grady shared thisOne of the rewarding experiences of working at Ayla is getting to collaborate with our teams around the world as we bring connected products to life. But far and away the best part is getting to recognize those individuals who stand out not only for what they do, but also for how they do it. In March, we recognized five members of our team with the 2024 Ayla Networks Excellence Award for their contributions that went well above and beyond the ordinary. Congratulations to Girish Navalgundkar, Shilpa Z. Rajesh Kumar Mohapatra, Divya Prakash and Anitha Vijayasekar!!
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John Grady shared this#Aylanetworks is honored to receive the MVP distinction from our friends at Espressif. We don't purchase or sell their chips, instead, we add the software and platform ingredients to the products they power to create a unique and secure connected smart device experience for our mutual customers. Read more here!Ayla Networks Receives Espressif's Most Valuable Partner AwardAyla Networks Receives Espressif's Most Valuable Partner Award
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John Grady shared thisCheck out this insightful post from Kenmore CEO Sridhar Solur. We are grateful for his, and his team's trust and partnership and excited to be a part of this unique smart home solution.John Grady shared thisLaunching Kenmore Home™: Smarter Home Management For over 100 years, Kenmore and Brands has been at the heart of American homes. But today, we’re doing more than just making great appliances—we’re redefining home management by integrating intelligent technology with seamless service. With the launch of Kenmore Home™, we’re eliminating complexity in home energy management by combining smart insights with direct access to repairs—powered by our own nationwide Sears Home Services network. What makes this different? Most smart home solutions stop at alerts. We solve the problem. ✅ The Kenmore Jump Starter Kit™ – Whether your appliance is 10 years old, a different brand, or completely offline, our plug-in energy monitor brings it into the digital age, tracking energy use in real time. ✅ Proactive Insights & Instant Service – Identify inefficiencies before breakdowns happen, and with one tap, connect to Sears Home Services, the largest appliance service network in the U.S. ✅ Savings on Energy & Replacements – Know exactly when to repair or replace an appliance and save on new Kenmore appliances with exclusive offers. 💡 Is your old garage fridge costing you more to run than to replace? Kenmore Home™ doesn’t just tell you—it connects you instantly to a trusted technician to fix it fast. 🔗 No extra steps. Just a seamless, vertically integrated solution Join us at KBIS 2025 to see how we’re closing the gap between “I think I have a problem” and “Problem solved.” Quoting an Industry Legend Elizabeth Parks .. “Services have become a way of life for conveniently managing homes, lifestyles, and daily routines.” Thanks to Team Kenmore and Brands, Sears kAIros CEO - Srini Kandala, TransformCo group CMO-Patrick Dodson and Shop Your Way (SYW) CEO- BJ Naedele. Big shout out to John Grady and team Ayla for the partnership. There is more to come... Real Entrepreneurs Ship! #KenmoreHome #SearsHomeServices #SmartLiving #HomeEnergyManagement #TechForward #IoT #ConnectedHome #Innovation
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John Grady shared thisYesterday, we announced the expansion of our partnership with Kenmore, a trusted name in home innovation. Our IoT platform continues to deliver even greater value for our partners and this solution is another example of the breadth of our capabilities. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/ejvqx9wNKenmore Introduces Home Energy Management System with AylaKenmore Introduces Home Energy Management System with Ayla
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John Grady shared this2024 was a great year at #AylaNetworks, and we are even more excited about 2025. To that end, we are thrilled to share the news of our expansion across our three largest employee footprints: North America, China, and India. If you are looking to join a growing organization in the white hot, connected device market, please reach out! https://lnkd.in/d-hprfTZAyla Networks Expands Global Resources Across China, India, and North America to Service Its Growing Customer BaseAyla Networks Expands Global Resources Across China, India, and North America to Service Its Growing Customer Base
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John Grady liked thisJohn Grady liked thisAfter over 35 years working in the Media/TV technology industry I'm retiring, to start a new chapter in life. I've been very fortunate to have worked with some amazing colleagues and customers and to have been able to travel all over the world, as part of my work. I'm so grateful for all the opportunities and experiences that has given me. My work has always been focussed on technology. Initially in the Royal Air Force with Air Defence Systems, then into the TV/Film/Broadcast/Media industry with Audio Mixing Desks, Digital Audio Editing, Visual Effects, Animation, Video Editing, Browse, Set-Top-Box devices, CPE Devices, UI/UX Design, User Recommendations and Anti-Piracy. I've been very fortunate to have worked with some great people and to have been involved in so many interesting companies, products and projects. Thank you to everyone I have worked with or met along the way. I could quite literally write a book about the journey. Time for a new chapter in life and enjoying my retirement. Lots of plans for both relaxing and new adventures, starting with Sailing round the Hebrides in North West of Scotland this summer (You can track the boat's location, along with live weather data at https://lnkd.in/eP7qh9FA if you want to) The photo below? Walking through New York last summer, this guy randomly asked me to give him a hand getting his barrow up over the kerbside... over $250k of silver bullion in the crate, no security at all! Stay healthy and enjoy.
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John Grady liked thisJohn Grady liked thisAn Ode to Teachers One person often makes the difference. In work, and in life. In 1980, I was a 15-year-old "fish out of water." I had immigrated from Iran in the middle of the 1979 revolution and was attending my fourth high school in two years. My English was poor, I had no friends, and I felt completely lost. But I carried a passion for electronics since I was 10. Then I walked into Jim Goldstine’s electronics class. Jim was a modest, hardworking man who simply cared. Under his mentorship, I thrived. When I hit the ceiling of the school's curriculum after a year, Jim didn't blink. He didn't care that he wasn't an "expert" in microprocessors - he only cared about creating a launchpad for me. He pushed me toward independent studies and the Westinghouse Science Competition. He gave me the one thing I needed most: opportunity. Twenty-five years ago, I reconnected with him. For his 70th birthday, I sent him a copy of "Mr. Holland’s Opus". I told him the film was an accurate depiction of his impact on my life. His humble reply? “I don’t think I taught you that much, but I am grateful to have given you the opportunity to learn. You did the rest!” Jim passed away recently at the age of 90. He was a pillar of my life who appeared at exactly the right moment. He was a champion for me when I started my first company, iControl, and remained a force of encouragement until our last conversation in 2024. The Lesson: If you’ve had a mentor or teacher who moved the needle for you—at any age—reach out and thank them today. They’re life's gold nuggets and the unsung heroes who truly change the world. Rest in peace, Jim. And thank you for everything. #teachers #mentors #champions
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John Grady liked thisJohn Grady liked thisToday I’m feeling grateful. As World Water Day approaches, Culligan International highlighted me in an article titled “The Innovator Shaping Our Consumer Experience”. While my name may be on the article, the truth is innovation is always a team effort. I’m lucky to work with brilliant engineers, designers, and product teams who care deeply about improving how people experience water in their homes. What motivates me most is knowing that the work we do ultimately helps families access cleaner, safer, better-tasting water every day. As a woman leading product innovation in our industry, I’m proud to be part of a generation helping shape the future of water. Grateful for the opportunity — and even more grateful for the people I get to build with. #WorldWaterDay #WomenInLeadership #Innovation Meet Veronica Holtz💧The Culligan Innovator Shaping Our Consumer ExperienceMeet Veronica Holtz💧The Innovator Shaping Our Consumer ExperienceMeet Veronica Holtz💧The Innovator Shaping Our Consumer Experience
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John Grady liked thisJohn Grady liked thisI am remiss in posting this but after 2.5 years I have moved on from Vantiva and want to thank the team that took an idea for commercial smart spaces and turned it into a full-scale IoT and AI reality. It wasn't always easy, but it was always rewarding because of the people in the room. To my core team Patrick Goemaere, Tom Grant, Aniket Malvankar, Jeffery Faneuff, Lisa Grimm-Chesters, Matt Newman, and the 70+ extended team: I am super proud of the product we built from scratch in such a short time, and the market interest and excitement it garnered. You are the best and I'm privileged to have shared a ride with you. And a sincere thanks to Luis Martinez-Amago. It’s rare to find a CEO with the vision and fortitude to truly challenge the "innovator’s dilemma." Wishing you a very well-deserved and happy retirement!
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John Grady liked thisJohn Grady liked thisSee you at the show! Schedule a meeting here: https://lnkd.in/gn_pPkWM
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John Grady liked thisJohn Grady liked thisThe thing I miss most about football is not the game itself It’s the connection, the brotherhood, the locker room Grateful to reconnect with that experience this Super Bowl weekend
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