Connected products and the circular economy, with Annie Gullingsrud

In this episode, Gemma Milne interviews Annie Gullingsrud, Chief Strategy Officer at EON, about the intersection of connected products and the circular economy, with a focus on its impact in the fashion industry. They discuss the identification problem in the clothing circular economy and how technology can solve it by providing digital identities for clothing. Furthermore, they touch on the implications of data and monetization and how it can benefit businesses and consumers. Additionally, they explore the business case for systemic change in fashion, and where the future of digital identities might lead.

Annie Gullingsrud is the Chief Strategy Officer of EON, a technology company that uses the Connected Product Cloud to redefine the way people buy, sell, own, use and connect with products, particularly in the fashion industry. Gullingsrud has extensive experience in systems-based design, technology, and sustainability, with a focus on scaling circular fashion. Gullingsrud also authored Fashion Fibers: Designing for Sustainability in 2017.

This episode is sponsored by Microsoft Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management, and a live demo can be requested via the provided link. Contact details are also provided for further questions.

The interview offers insights into the future of fashion and how connected products can empower a more sustainable circular economy.