MākuSafe® News Archive
Futurology Recognizes MākuSafe in Top 14 AI Companies in Iowa
October 4, 2021
MākuSafe has been recognized by Futurology as one of the most innovative AI technology companies in Iowa. The startups and companies were selected based on the following criteria: Innovation – Innovative ideas – Innovative route to market – Innovative productGrowth – Exceptional growth – Exceptional growth
Tom West Speaking at Enterprise Wearable Technology Summit (EWTS)
October 4, 2021
The MākuSafe team will be participating in the 8th Annual Enterprise Wearable Technology Summit (EWTS) during the month of October. The event features a day-long conference each Wednesday of the month with an online learning and networking platform available throughout the month. EWTS is the longest-running
MākuSafe at National Safety Conference for the Poultry Industry
August 9, 2021
MākuSafe’s Tom West will be speaking at the upcoming National Safety Conference for the Poultry Industry in Destin, FL on August 16-18. The Conference is an event for poultry facility and corporate safety personnel. The three-day event includes key presentations on important industry topics and updates
MākuSafe Featured in CIRAS News
August 6, 2021
Iowa State University’s Center for Industrial Research and Service (CIRAS) helps bring new technology to Iowa’s manufacturers and industrial organizations. MākuSafe partnered with CIRAS as part of their Digital Manufacturing Lab, designed to introduce manufacturers to the latest Industry 4.0 technology. In their recent publication,
Safety Spectrum: Michigan Safety Conference Podcast Talks Wearables
August 5, 2021
Safety Spectrum, the podcast for the Michigan Safety Conference, recently interviewed MākuSafe’s Tom West about “Assessing Hazards Using Wearable Technology.” Listen Now
Tom West Presenting at Iowa-Illinois Safety Council Breakfast
July 19, 2021
Tom West, VP of MākuSafe, will present at the Iowa-Ilinois Safety Council (IISC) Virtual Networking breakfast on Tuesday, July 20, 9-10 am CT. Tom will discuss “Near Miss Data From Workforce Wearables.” In Tom’s presentation, “Received a Near Miss Report Lately? Neither Have We! The Value
The Justin Brady Show Features MākuSafe Co-Founder/CEO
July 14, 2021
MākuSafe’s Co-Founder and CEO, Gabriel Glynn was recently interviewed on The Justin Brady Show, a podcast focused on emerging tech ideas, companies and leaders. You can listen to the podcast from your favorite podcast provider or find it here.
Gabriel Glynn Honored as Marquis Who’s Who 2021
July 14, 2021
MākuSafe’s CEO and Co-Founder, Gabriel Glynn was recently named one of Marquis 2021 Who’s Who in America. The honor is limited to individuals who possess professional integrity, demonstrate outstanding achievement in their respective field and have made innumerable contributions to society
Summer Startup Tour
July 13, 2021
The Greater Des Moines Partnership and several other organizations are working together to host the first-ever Summer Startup Tour, a month-long series of free events to welcome DSM’s entrepreneurs, creators and makers back to the community. MākuSafe’s CEO and Co-Founder, Gabriel Glynn will participate in a
Tom West Speaking at VPPPA Safety+ National Symposium
July 7, 2021
MākuSafe’s Tom West will present a workshop at the VPPPA Safety+ Symposium on September 1, 2021 at the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center in Nashville, TN. The event will be held in-person with a virtual option. There will be over 60 workshop topics presented by
MākuSafe Presenting at Safeopedia Demo Days
July 6, 2021
MākuSafe’s Tom West will present at Safeopedia’s Demo Days on July 21 between 10:00 – 1:00pm CT. There are two days of presentations followed by Live Q& A sessions. The first day features four safety software companies, including Contractor Compliance,
Henriott Group & MākuSafe Partner For Safer Workers in Indiana
June 29, 2021
West Des Moines, IA – June 29, 2021 – MākuSafe and Henriott Group Insurance announced a progressive partnership which will impact the safety of Indiana’s industrial workers. Henriott’s workers compensation policyholders can now begin using MākuSafe technology to reduce claims, mitigate workplace hazards, and keep workers
MākuSafe Joins Capgemini for ACORD Webinar on IoT Insurance Solutions
June 21, 2021
Tom West, VP Marketing at MākuSafe will join Pat Corless, VP Chief Enterprise Architect at ACORD, and Kiran Boosam, VP Insurance Solutions & Innovation at Capgemini for a webinar on June 30th at 9am
MākuSafe to Attend Global Insurance Symposium
June 14, 2021
Members of the MākuSafe Team will attend the upcoming Global Insurance Symposium in Des Moines, Iowa on June 28-30. The symposium is an annual event for insurance professionals to learn and network. This year’s topics of focus include Diversity and Inclusion, the Post-Pandemic Future of Risk,
Wabash Heartland Innovation Network (WHIN) Announces Partnership with MākuSafe
June 8, 2021
Wabash Heartland Innovation Network announced the addition of a new technology partner. MākuSafe will now be available for all participating Manufacturing Alliance members. MākuSafe is an award-winning safety, data, and analytics solution aimed at improving worker health, safety, and productivity while reducing incidents and mitigating workplace
MākuSafe at ABI’s Taking Care of Business Conference
June 7, 2021
After more than a year of only virtual events, the MākuSafe team is thrilled to be attending the upcoming Association of Business & Industry’s Taking Care of Business Conference. The event, in Coralville, IA on June 8-10, is the state’s largest manufacturing conference and brings together
Tom West Speaks at Loss Control Summit
May 24, 2021
MākuSafe was honored to be invited to present alongside EMC Insurance Companies at this year’s Loss Control Summit. The Loss Control Summit® is the premier destination for risk management and safety leadership in the insurance industry. It aims to provide a forum for attendees to collaborate with industry peers, investigate new trends, discuss
MākuSafe Mention in Leader’s Edge Magazine
May 19, 2021
Leader’s Edge Magazine recently interviewed Dan Keough, Co-CEO BrokerTech Ventures, Chairman & CEO Holmes Murphy and Ellen Willadsen, Executive Sponsor, BrokerTech Ventures, CFO Holmes Murphy. BrokerTech Ventures is a uniquely positioned accelerator that brings together broker-centric insurtech startups to provide seed-funding, a hyper-accelerated curriculum, and direct
Tom West to Speak at Kirkwood Corporate Training Workplace Safety Group
May 14, 2021
Tom West will present “Top 5 Benefits of Wearable Tech for Your Safety Program and Stopping COVID Spread” for the KirkWood Corporate Training Workplace Safety Group on May 19th at 8 am CST. The professional development event provides best practice training from multiple experts. See the brochure
Iowa-Ilinois Safety Council Conference May 5-7
April 21, 2021
MākuSafe will be attending and exhibiting virtually at the upcoming 68th Annual Iowa-Illinois Safety Council Professional Development Conference and Expo on May 5-7, 2021. The conference will feature 2 keynote speakers, 30 training sessions for safety, health and environmental professionals, networking opportunities, plus a virtual exhibit
Ellerbrock-Norris ENCORE Event Features Wearables
April 12, 2021
MākuSafe was recently invited to participate in an informational event for safety professionals with Ellerbrock-Norris through their ENCORE Program (Ellerbrock-Norris Comprehensive Ongoing Risk Evaluation.) The ENCORE Success Program is a proprietary system used to better understand a business’s risk and identify, analyze,
R.I.S.E. Hosts Wearable Tech & Work Comp Webinar with MākuSafe
April 6, 2021
Rising Insurance Star Executives (RISE) will host Tom West, Vice President of MākuSafe and Chad Veach Innovation Manager and Assistant Vice President at EMC Insurance Companies for a webinar on wearable safety tech and workers compensation. The webinar is open to members
SME Magazine Honors Top 25
April 6, 2021
Gabriel Glynn, CEO and CoFounder of MākuSafe was honored as one of the top 25 leaders who are transforming the manufacturing industry. The recognition was bestowed by SME, the professional association committed to advancing manufacturing and developing a skilled workforce. The 25 leaders, who work at
MākuSafe Presenting at Michigan Safety Conference
March 16, 2021
MākuSafe VP, Tom West will present virtually on both April 13th & 14th at the Michigan Safety Conference. The conference is a two-day training event for those involved in workplace health and safety operations. Tom’s session will discuss how wearable safety technology, machine learning, AI and
MākuSafe Cited as Smart PPE Gaining Traction
March 5, 2021
EHS Today recently examined the growing market for “smart PPE” in the workplace. The arrival of COVID-19 prompted many companies to seek immediate solutions, while looking for long-term, proactive options for protecting workers. Advanced safety technology, for many companies, went from “nice to have” to a “must-have.” MākuSafe’s wearable safety