Thought Leadership
The IoT market has witnessed substantial growth, transforming technology and connectivity. Paragon Innovations, led by CEO Mike Wilkinson, specializes in embedded systems and product development for diverse industries. IoT enables wireless communication between machines and computers, facilitating tracking and interaction. Advancements in cellular technologies like CAT-M1 and NB-IoT have made IoT more accessible and affordable….
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Paragon Innovations
Consistent Engineering Process Leads to Excellent Results
Dr. Philip Purdy, co-founder and CMO of Endophus Holdings, has revolutionized blood pressure monitoring during medical procedures. Recognizing the limitations of analog technology, he developed the Indifis pressure sensing access system, which utilizes fiber optic pressure sensors for precise measurements. Partnering with Paragon Innovations, led by CEO Mike Wilkinson, ensured the successful implementation of the…
Engineering & Construction
Maximizing and Managing Engineering Partners
Secure Tech Systems, led by Juliana Goldenberg and Steve Kirby, specializes in critical incident notification systems and has successfully implemented its solutions in courthouses, schools, and government facilities. Their technology automates alarm dispatch to law enforcement, ensuring immediate responses to emergencies. The Wave Plus system offers versatile notifications, including text messages, emails, and activating visual…
Engineering & Construction
How to Take a Prototype to Production with Mike Wilkinson
Mike Wilkinson, the founder and CEO of Paragon Innovations, shares valuable insights into the process of transitioning from prototype to production. Customer feedback is crucial in refining the product, and alpha and beta testers play a vital role in ensuring it meets their specific needs and use cases. Designing for manufacturability (DFM) is essential to…
Engineering & Construction
Innovation vs. Invention with Mike Wilkinson
Mike Wilkinson, the founder and CEO of Paragon Innovations, sheds light on the distinction between innovation and invention. Inventions are groundbreaking creations that introduce entirely new concepts or technologies, while innovations involve improving existing ideas. Differentiating between the two is crucial for approaching projects with clarity and purpose. Inventions defy planning and scheduling, while innovations…
Engineering Experience
Turning Crisis into Engineering Opportunity with Mike Wilkinson
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Paragon Innovations, under the leadership of Mike Wilkinson, exhibited remarkable resilience and innovation. They saw the market downturn as an opportunity to reimagine their strategies and adapt accordingly. With a seamless transition to remote work, Paragon Innovations ensured uninterrupted service to their clients. Leveraging technology, they provided their customers with advanced…
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Pursuing the Impossible: The New Space Race with Firefly Aerospace Co-Founder Eric Salwan
Many companies set out to do something hard. Firefly Aerospace set out to do the impossible. After 10 years and several existential moments, Firefly did what no private company ever had: in 2025, it successfully landed on the Moon. Before Firefly, only countries had ever landed on the Moon—and it took extraordinary national effort…
Tale of Two Interns: What AI Is Really Doing to Entry-Level Work
The narrative around early-career work has become increasingly pessimistic, with headlines pointing to a shrinking pool of entry-level roles, fewer internship opportunities, and AI accelerating both trends. But beneath that narrative, a different tension is emerging—one that’s less about the disappearance of opportunity and more about how it’s being reshaped. Students are using AI…
Power, Cooling, and Risk: What It Takes to Bring a 100MW AI Data Center Online
The industry knows how to build data centers. What it’s still figuring out is how to turn on AI factories at scale. With facilities now crossing 100 megawatts—far beyond the 5 to 10 megawatt norm of traditional builds—operators are no longer just validating equipment. They’re testing whether entire systems—power, cooling, controls, and the teams behind…
Building Beauty for Real Women: Why Brands Must Focus on Longevity, Not Hype
Walk into any beauty aisle—or scroll through your feed for five minutes—and it’s clear the industry is obsessed with what’s new. New formulas, new trends, new “rules.” But for many women, especially those who’ve been using makeup for decades, the question isn’t what’s new—it’s what actually works. And increasingly, the answer isn’t coming from the…