MākuSafe® News Archive
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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,
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
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
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,
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
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
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,
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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.