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COREDUMP #019: END-OF-YEAR CELEBRATION: Moments You Loved, Stories You Missed, and 2026 Predictions You Need

Chapters

  • 00:00  |   Teasers

  • 01:30  |   Intro/ Welcome

  • 03:35  |   The Genesis of the Coredump Sessions Podcast

  • 06:54  |   Favorite Moments and Lessons Learned

  • 08:45  |   Clip Reaction: Nick Sinas's OTA Nightmare in the Snow

  • 12:19  |   Clip Reaction: Lack of Security at Pebble

  • 16:45  |   Clip Reaction: Dan Mangum on AI & Engineering

  • 21:50  |   Clip Reaction: Vatsal at Ultrahuman Talks Always-On Devices

  • 25:29  |   Clip Reaction: Chad from Gabb Talks Security

  • 30:12  |   Looking Ahead: Predictions for 2026

  • 35:59  |   The Rise of AI and Edge Computing

  • 42:24  |   Evolving Skills for Firmware Engineers

  • 47:01  |   Security in Embedded Systems

  • 49:01  |   The Future of Testing in Embedded Development

  • 53:15  |   Conclusions & Thank Yous

About the webinar

François and Chris sit down with Ozlo Sleep co-founder, Charles Taylor, to trace the path from early experiments in audio technology to a beloved sleep companion. Sleepbuds, originally developed at Bose and later discontinued, live on with Ozlo Sleep after the founders acquired key patents and advanced the concept. This conversation will cover what the Ozlo team kept, what they changed, and why. They will also dig into the complexity of the tech: Power management for 8+ hours, all-night comfort for side sleepers, and reliability that holds through the night.

What You’ll Learn

  • The founding story and why Sleepbuds became the team’s main focus
  • How three former Bose engineers plan to evolve the original Sleepbuds IP
  • Lessons expected from the move between Kickstarter and retail — and the surprises that may follow
  • Design choices made with side sleepers and all-night comfort in mind
  • Battery life in practice: up to 10 hours in the buds and 32 hours in the Smart Case
  • How testing works when users are asleep, and why that’s key to reliability
  • An update philosophy shaped by field data, customer feedback, and clear communication

Speakers

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Founder & CEO, Memfault
François Baldassari

François Baldassari is the CEO and Founder of Memfault. An embedded software engineer by trade, François was driven to start Memfault by his passion for tooling and automation in software engineering. Prior to Memfault, he ran the firmware team at Oculus and built the operating system at Pebble. François has a BSc in Electrical Engineering from Brown.

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Co-Founder & CTO, Memfault
Chris Coleman

Chris Coleman is the CTO and Co-Founder of Memfault. Prior to founding Memfault, Chris was an embedded software engineer at Pebble and Fitbit where he led efforts across the firmware stack and developed a reputation for tracking down and fixing challenging firmware bugs. That, coupled with his passion for using tooling to efficiently deliver high-quality hardware products, drove him to start Memfault.