Smart Home Audio That Respects Your Privacy

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Who They Are

Akarsh Vinod is the founder of Dio, a wireless multi-room audio system designed with simplicity and privacy at its core. After working on cutting-edge tech at Meta Reality Labs, Akarsh set out to solve a frustrating personal problem—why can’t audio follow us around the house without costing a fortune or invading our privacy?

What They Do

Dio is designed for modern audio lovers: seamless audio transfer from room to room, no mics, no creepy data collection. Just clean design, quality sound, and effortless usability. Akarsh handles everything from engineering to manufacturing, leveraging his deep experience in robotics, supply chain, and product development.

Why You Should Connect

💡 For Products & Tech Enthusiasts:
If you're tired of overpriced smart speakers and want an intuitive, privacy-respecting audio experience for your home, Dio is the answer. It’s not just for audiophiles—it’s for everyday listeners who value flexibility, simplicity, and control.

🤝 For Networking & Collaboration:
Akarsh is an ideal connection for hardware developers, consumer tech founders, digital marketers, and media reviewers. If you build, promote, or support physical products—or you’re curious about launching one—this is someone worth knowing.

👇 Connect with Akarsh:
Website: https://dioconnect.com/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/theaudiopreneur
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@audiopreneur
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/akarsh-vinod/

🎥 Want to know more? Watch the full interview here

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