Bonin heads up Innovative Global Media Investments at Mondeléz International (Kraft, Oreo, Nabisco, Trident Gum) across all forms of media including digital, TV, print and outdoors. Bonin and Mondeléz are positioning themselves to not just know about the market but to be known as the brand that gets Wearables.

"I think the challenges are the same in many businesses from an entrepreneurial perspective: what am I trying to do, what's the product, what's the service, and it's also quite critical to work out if what I'm trying to do has been invented already or how am I going to improve on what's out there already."

"People tell you that there is a renaissance in hardware but we actually think there is a renaissance in prototyping. This renaissance in prototyping is fuelling the renaissance in hardware, and it's because of the new materials available for hardware creating phenomenal opportunities around innovation."

"Ireland's First Design & Hardware Hackathon was like no other event. It brought together makers, entrepreneurs, techies, designers and "IoT" innovators and united them with one common goal - to give birth to their cool ideas and prototype the next generation of connected hardware. Watch them in action now!"

"A synopsis of the Wearable Ecosystem and how it has changed over the past year. Hear the latest market projections, funding allocations, and acquisitions. Discover the major trends for the industry to better understand the future of this rapidly developing market."

These investors knew not to “miss mobile” and many of them have made the transition to be early adopters on the venture side. Hear their thoughts and opinions on how the EU investment model shakes out in the next few years. Will the EU fall flat or will they see more Tapulous and Angry Birds on the horizon?

"One of the silent issues that will be thrust upon the Wearable World is the cost and depth of data needs. This is the one thing that could literally strangle the ecosystem. Akamai is the backbone of the Web. Will they be able to step up to the challenge? John Dillon, head of EMEA marketing will help us understand the impending data apocalypse..."

"Eight minutes… That’s what it took for Wearable World company Skully Helmets to hit their target goal of $250,000. They would go on to be the top technology and top Wearable product of all time for Indiegogo raising over $2 million. Focus, determination, heartache, and luck turned their 2 hard years into an “overnight” success."

Redg Snodgrass (@WearableWorld) reviews business opportunities in wearable tech and highlights the biggest pain points restricting widespread adoption. Redg is joined by Milo Yiannopoulos, Columnist at Business Insider, to answer tough questions about the space and whether wearables are meeting the expectations of consumers or falling short.

"Breaking barriers into new markets and kicking ass is the only way Myriam, Pebble’s Chief Evangelist, goes about daily life. . She’ll be sharing insights on Pebble's early triumphs, mistakes, and what the future holds for the company that pushed Wearables into reality, and turned crowdfunding into the norm for Pebble's community."

"Known as the Evangelist for Mozilla, Christian has been pushing the confines of the web for over 20 years. As computers become less about screens and more about things, we can’t wait to get Mozilla’s take on how HTML5 will translate into being about open human beings. Will this tech giant enter the Wearable World or focus on the old mobile one?"

"Redg Snodgrass, founder and CEO of Wearable World – San Francisco based wearable tech accelerator programme, shares his vision on wearable industry and its relevance to technology startups. Redg also discusses wearable tech ecosystem; shares his tips and outlines emerging opportunities for startups."

"What I appreciate is being able to come up with a niche unique use case that makes people's lives better - if you can figure out that one little niche use case and you can build your empire around that niche use case. Don't worry about monetisation, because people will pay if it can enhance their lives and the market will find itself..."

InspiredStartups.com gives you the chance to catch up on the latest trends and startup opportunities around the Internet of Things and wearable technology, presented by industry leaders: Redg Snodgrass at Wearable World, Noel Murphy at Intel and David Doherty at 3G Doctor, during the most recent Wearable Wednesday Ireland.

"We have seen it too many times: you have a great startup idea, but you don't have the right skills, the right team and the right support to bring your idea to life. Ireland's Hardware Hackathon proves the notion false. The Hackathon attracted more than 100 entrepreneurs, developers & tech enthusiasts from across Ireland. Watch them in action now!"