Real-world problems solved with fashion tech? Let us Inlighten you

Eddy (Qi) Song believes that by collecting and translating sensory signals, wearable technology and IoT will play a significant role in helping people enjoy a fully digital life. As Founder and CEO of Inlighten Co., his company is taking technology first used to create smart clothing for music festival goers and turning it toward solving real-world problems, including improving safety on the streets and in the workplace. It can even brighten the lives of people with mental health conditions and their families.

Eddy, who prefers to be addressed by his first name, came to Ontario in 2011 to complete graduate studies in event management and education before his eye for fashion trends and eagerness to wow customers convinced him it was time to start a business.

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