MākuSafe® News Archive
Contact Tracing & Industry 4.0 Automation Upgrades Announced
March 3, 2021
West Des Moines, IA (March 2, 2021) – MākuSafe has recently released two updates which will have a significant impact for customers who need effective contact tracing and for those seeking industry 4.0 automation capabilities. MākuSafe is the leading connected worker technology; combining a safety focus
The Comp Effect Podcast Interviews MākuSafe Co-Founder
March 2, 2021
In this episode of The Comp Effect podcast, host Todd Thams interviews our Co-Founder and CEO, Gabriel Glynn to discuss how technology and data is changing the future of worker safety. The Future of Risk Avoidance with Wearable Technology
MākuSafe Presenting at 2021 East Central Iowa Safety & Health Conference
February 22, 2021
This Thursday, February 25th, MākuSafe’s Tom West will present to the 2021 East Central Iowa Safety and Heath Conference at KirkWood Community College in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. MākuSafe is a proud sponsor of the virtual conference, which is designed to help guide and reinforce best practices in workplace safety. Find
Conexus Indiana Emerging Tech Webinar: Risk Management Through Workforce Wearables
February 10, 2021
MākuSafe’s CEO and CoFounder, Gabriel Glynn spoke at the Conexus Indiana Emerging Technology Showcase webinar; “Risk Management through Workforce Wearables.” The interactive webinar, featuring a panel discussion, was presented LIVE on Thursday, February 25, at 12:30 PM ET and is now available on-demand here or
MākuSafe Presenting at SCSE Chicago Chapter Event
February 3, 2021
MākuSafe’s Tom West will join the Chicago Chapter of the Society of Casualty Safety Engineers on February 5, 2021 to share how our wearable technology and cloud data platform are making a difference in loss control programs and risk management. ABOUT SCSE The Society of
MākuSafe Team Named Finalist for Two Startup Iowa Awards
January 18, 2021
The finalists for the new Startup Iowa Awards were announced last week and we were thrilled to see our company recognized in two categories. The Startup Iowa Awards are organized by Clay & Milk, a media outlet covering Iowa’s startup, tech and
Tom West to Present at IASA Exchange Lite
January 5, 2021
MākuSafe’s Tom West will present at IASA Xchange lite, March 22-23, 2021. This two-day conference offers various breadth and depth of industry-specific topics presented by 17 of the insurance industry’s most influential speakers, sharing the latest trends, issues, and what’s ahead in 2021. The session,
The ConTechCrew 247/ InsureTech Geek Crossover Podcast with Tom West
January 4, 2021
MākuSafe’s Tom West chatted with James Benham and Rob Galbraith on the ConTech Crew 247/ Insurtech Geek Crossover Podcast. They discussed the environmental and hazardous motion detection built into the wearable device, as well as the location and proximity of indicators within a location. In addition, they acknowledged that safety
Founder Honored as ACORD’s Top 10 InsurTech Leaders
December 16, 2020
MākuSafe’s Co-Founder and CEO, Gabriel Glynn was named to ACORD’s Insurtech 2020 List of Top 10 InsurTech Leaders in the area of Collaboration. Every year, ACORD evaluates vision, execution, and outcomes to identify the Top Ten Leaders with the greatest current and
Risk & Insurance Magazine Discusses Importance of Wearables
December 11, 2020
Aon’s Scott Smith and MakuSafe’s Tom West Stress the Importance of Using Wearables to Get Actionable Data Technology has advanced to the point that employers can pinpoint causes of injury and develop targeted safety improvements. By: Annemarie Mannion | December 9, 2020 The world is becoming
MakuSafe Session at National Ergonomics Conference & Ergo Expo
November 24, 2020
MakuSafe’s Tom West is presenting at The 2020 National Ergonomics Conference & Ergo Expo National Ergonomics Conference and ErgoExpo is The Nation’s Largest Ergonomics Expo! There’s simply no better place to find and compare the products, tools, and services available to make attendees’ ergonomics program the best it can be.
What’s The Hazard Podcast Discusses Future of Safety
November 23, 2020
MākuSafe’s Tom West and Matt Joens joined Doug Fletcher on Episode #48 of “What’s the Hazard” podcast last week to discuss the future of safety management. They discuss how MākuSafe’s wearable safety device collects million of data points and synthesizes them into
STEM Essential Podcast Discusses Jobs of the Future
November 18, 2020
MākuSafe’s CEO and Co-Founder was recently appointed to the Iowa Governor’s STEM Advisory Council. He joined the STEM Essential podcast with host, Jeff Weld, Executive Director of the council to talk about the future of STEM jobs. Around 13 years ago, Gabe left the
Startup.info Interview: COVID & Innovation
November 13, 2020
MākuSafe’s Co-Founder and CEO was recently interviewed by Startup.info about how the pandemic has changed his life and business. Gabriel Glynn, MākuSafe’s CEO: How COVID has Made Me, Our Company, and Our Product Stronger! ByKossi Adzo First of all, how are you and
MakuSafe Sponsor of Safety Leadership Conference 2020
November 10, 2020
Our team participated in SLC 2020, an EHS Today event, which was held virtually this year. SLC’s conference program included access to 40+ sessions and 6+ in-depth workshops. Featuring 5 different tracks: Safety & Risk Management, Compliance, Construction, Safety Technology and Fleet Safety. Our MakuSafe virtual booth provides visitors
Gabriel Glynn on AmplifiIA podcast with Veronica Roshek
November 9, 2020
MākuSafe’s CEO and Co-Founder, Gabriel Glynn joined the AmplifiIA podcast with host, Veronica Roshek to talk about his journey as a startup founder in Iowa and the origins of MākuSafe, a wearable safety technology startup.. They discuss how the MākuSafe wearable technology has evolved and the
Jason Gross Engages With MākuSafe To Grow Wearable Adoption in Insurance Industry
November 5, 2020
PRESS RELEASE: West Des Moines, IA (October 28, 2020) MākuSafe, a wearable safety technology company, has engaged Jason Gross, a freelance insurtech innovation consultant, to grow adoption of its technology with insurance carriers, agents, and brokers. Jason Gross, Insurtech Innovation Consultant In addition to the significant interest and
MākuSafe’s Gabriel Glynn Appointed to Governor’s STEM Advisory Council
November 2, 2020
MākuSafe’s CEO and Co-Founder, Gabriel Glynn was appointed to the Iowa Governor’s STEM Advisory Council. The Council is focused on increasing interest and achievement in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) studies and careers through partnerships engaging preK-12 students, parents, educators, employers, non-profits, policy leaders and
MākuSafe Showcased in CIRAS’ New Digital Manufacturing Lab
October 28, 2020
Launched in September 2019, by CIRAS, The Digital Manufacturing Lab is intended to be a place where Iowa manufacturers can experiment with cutting-edge technologies in a risk-free environment. The goal is to educate Iowa businesses about emerging technologies such as collaborative robots, 3D scanners, and advanced
Tech Tribune Profile of a Founder: Gabriel Glynn
October 26, 2020
MākuSafe Co-Founder and CEO, Gabriel Glynn was recently profiled by Tech Tribune. Get to know more about Gabe, his journey, and his advice for entrepreneurs here. Read More
MakuSafe Session at ASSP Event
October 22, 2020
MakuSafe’s Tom West is presenting at ASSP’s Safety Focus: Industrial Hygiene Event SafetyFOCUS: Industrial Hygiene offers the latest knowledge, tools and techniques to help you tackle occupational health hazards. This virtual event features sessions that will help you develop a comprehensive industrial hygiene program that will improve the safety and
MākuSafe Discussed in “What’s The Hazard” Podcast
October 14, 2020
The MākuSafe solution was recently described as “the next big thing” in the latest podcast from Fletcher Safety Consulting. Aaron Anderson, of The Weitz Company, was the featured guest on the What’s The Hazard podcast to talk about
MākuSafe Doubles Size, Fueled by Funding and Product Deployments
October 14, 2020
PRESS RELEASE: West Des Moines, IA (October 14, 2020) MākuSafe, a safety technology company providing workforce wearables and analytics, has recently doubled in size through strategic hires and capital investments. Since the beginning of 2020, the award-winning startup has scaled up manufacturing, officially launched its product , introduced new contact
MākuSafe’s CTO on Insurtech Deep Dive Podcast
September 23, 2020
The hosts of a new podcast, John Jackovin and Chris Frankland sat down with our Co-founder and CTO, Mark Fredrick on Episode 2 of Insurtech Deep Dive. They dive into how data and knowledge become powerful tools to
MākuSafe Profiled in Novarica Report on InsurTech Landscape
September 15, 2020
InsureTech Startup Market Continues to Grow, with Increased Focus on Customer Experience and Rapid Time-to-Value for Insurer Partners According to Novarica. Novarica’s annual report profiles 250 InsureTechs with a focus on opportunities to partner, learn, and create value. With time horizons shortened to reflect uncertainty