Interview with Paul Gerhardt
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Builds and ships an electronic door lock controllable from anywhere, argues internet connectivity must change product behavior not just add features, and uses smartphone APIs and cloud connectivity to provide remote access and sharing. Early adopters in San Francisco prove viability: pilots show enthusiastic usage after six months, with core customers being small businesses and vacation renters; warns many connected products will fail UX while a few unexpected categories gain traction.
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