Vincent Xu, 30, is the Cofounder and COO of AetherIoT, a company that specializes in Real-Time Location and Sensor Solutions (RTLSS). Launched in 2022, the Singapore-based startup offers a service that helps companies identify and track the location of people and equipment and counts Brazilâs Petrobras, along with government agencies and hospitals in Singapore, as clients.
âWe provide the sensors that are placed on assets,â says Xu. âThese sensors transmit data to our SaaS (Software-as-a-Service) middleware platform and give users the end-to-end visibility to track the movements of their equipment and people at all times.â
The companyâs offerings involve both hardware and software components and according to Xu, the technology is already reaping dividends for clients in the healthcare sector. One hospital, for example, is using the service to track and manage their mobile ultrasound machines. Thanks to AetherIoTâs technology, these machines can now be managed more quickly and efficiently, thereby enhancing patient care.
Among the distinguishing features of AetherIoTâs offerings include the use of battery-operated sensors, a simple solution that drastically cuts end-user setup time by over 60%. Additionally, the softwareâs intuitive, user-friendly interface can be accessed from any third-party software platform.
Xuâs ingenuity and entrepreneurial innovation have rightfully earned him a spot on the Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia 2023 list. âBeing on the list gives me the conviction that Iâm on the right path and that Iâm being recognized for the impact I have driven,â he says.
Asked if he had any words of encouragement for budding entrepreneurs, Xu replies with characteristic decisiveness and generosity. âThere are two pieces of advice I would give,â he says. âOne, just get started. And two, make something that people want.â
Being constantly on the move, Xu relies on his smartphone to stay connected with his team. While being interviewed for this Reimagining Innovation series sponsored by OPPO, the technopreneur had the opportunity to experience first-hand a technological innovation of a different kindâthe new OPPO Find N3 smartphone.
âMy first impression was just how lightweight it isâconsidering that when opened up, the screen is double the size of my regular phone,â Xu says. âBeing able to have a much larger screen is going to be very impactful for my professional life. I can now show presentations straight from my phone, without needing a laptop.â
In its quest to push boundaries and create products that captivate and engage, OPPO worked to hone its hinge system to perfection. Smooth, precise and dependable folding is now a reality. A new, pliable protective coating creates a self-healing layer that smooths out scuffs and accentuates the Find N3âs crease-free display.
Gorgeous looks aside, the OPPO Find N3 boasts PC-level productivityâa quality that Xu found particularly helpful. âAs the founder of a startup, I can spend weeks traveling. A lot of that time is often wasted at airports and in buses,â Xu says. âWith the OPPO Find N3, I’m able to whip it out anytime and get more work done.â
The Find N3âs large display certainly aids multi-tasking, and this is further enhanced by OPPOâs Boundless View, a feature that lets users navigate and work simultaneously across three apps. With the Find N3âs powerful Global TaskBar, favorite apps, recently used files, pictures and clipboard items are also just a tap away.
The icing on the cake for Xu has been the Find N3âs ability to capture magical moments. âThe camera is nothing short of amazing,â he says. âIâve honestly never seen another phone with this image quality. The other feature is the Dual Preview. If youâre taking a photo of someone else, they can see themselves on the other side of the phone.â
All things considered, the single quality that Xu has come to appreciate most about the OPPO Find N3 is its ability to combine tablet-sized functionality with phone-like portability and weight. âItâs the same size and weight as my current phone but now I can use it for a lot more functions,â he says. âI can definitely see myself going to meetings with just this phone and nothing else.â