Sparkling.io: Simplifying EV Charging with Smart Sockets and App Integration
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Show Notes
About The Guest(s):

Laurent Stefan is the CTO and General Manager of sparkling.io, a company that focuses on providing solutions for the massification of charging points for electric vehicles. Laurent and his team have developed smart sockets and a platform that allows for easy access to charging with simplicity and security.

Summary:

Laurent Stefan, CTO and General Manager of sparkling.io, joins Chris Boss on The Chris Boss Show to discuss their innovative solutions for the massification of charging points for electric vehicles. Laurent explains that their focus is on providing a simple and cost-effective solution for slow charging at home and work, as well as designing smart sockets for monitoring and easy access to charging. The company's platform includes an app that allows users to monitor their charging status and power consumption, making it convenient for both individuals and businesses. Laurent also highlights the importance of cybersecurity and sustainability in their products, as well as their plans for future AI development and load-balancing services.

Key Takeaways:

sparkling.io offers a solution for the massification of charging points for electric vehicles, focusing on slow charging at home and work.
Their smart sockets include LTM communication for secure and easy access to charging, with monitoring and power consumption data available through their app.
The company prioritizes cybersecurity, sustainability, and simplicity in their products, with a focus on reducing environmental footprint.
Their customer base includes B2B and B2B2C clients, such as fleet management companies and real estate companies.
sparkling.io's platform allows for the creation and management of communities, making it easy for businesses to set up charging solutions for their employees.

Quotes:

"Our main scope is to offer a solution for the massification of charging for every people." - Laurent Stefan
"We have been trying to distribute the intelligence from the fuse board to the device, to the charging points." - Laurent Stefan
"We have a 24/7 monitoring in terms of cybersecurity and avoiding intrusion or any kind of issue on your network." - Laurent Stefan
"Moving from traditional cars to EV vehicles is a big change in the mindset of the people and in the way you are using your mobility solutions." - Laurent Stefan
"We are more focusing on tier one, tier two customers and also in the real estate in general." - Laurent Stefan