a16z Podcast: The Wearables Session

Christina Mercando, CEO and co-founder of Ringly, shares insights on the intersection of fashion and wearable technology. She highlights the increasing popularity of fitness bands and smart jewelry, questioning whether these innovations are sustainable or merely trends. The conversation explores wearable technology's potential in health monitoring and its integration with IoT. Mercando discusses how wearables could minimize information overload and enhance user experience, while also addressing their growing impact on health and enterprise innovation.