2008
Breaking Through with MeshNode TLTR: Won innovation award at 22, MeshNode sales soared. Powered WiFi for South African mines, excavators, emergency teams. Nailed niche: mobile mesh networks, rugged multi-radio setups. Thrived in tough environments. Long-Version: At 22, the tide turned. I won an innovation award, a spotlight that finally gave us traction. MeshNode sales surged. Our WiFi tech powered networks in South African mines, open-pit excavators, emergency response teams. From our factory floor to the harshest corners of the world, we were everywhere. We found our niche: mobile mesh networks and fixed installations with multiple radio paths. Built for tough environments. Designed to solve real-world problems. This was our sweet spot. No fluff, just tech that worked where others failed. The grind of 2007 paid off. Our team tightened, our focus sharpened, and clients started seeking us out. The pressure didn’t vanish, but it felt like fuel. That raw drive, born in a kid with a mohawk and a dream, kept us pushing. Building secure, rugged networks wasn’t just a job. It was who we were. Want to dive into the award, our niche, or those wild projects?