{"id":26349,"date":"2017-08-25T08:14:37","date_gmt":"2017-08-25T06:14:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/cms.munich-startup.net\/?p=26349"},"modified":"2024-04-17T08:28:36","modified_gmt":"2024-04-17T06:28:36","slug":"7-questions-for-nova-products","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cms.munich-startup.net\/en\/26349\/7-questions-for-nova-products\/","title":{"rendered":"High-tech jewel as a headset \u2013 7 questions for\u2026 Nova Products!"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Munich startup Nova Products <\/a>combines fashion with high-tech. The startup's first product, the 'Blue Pearl,' is a freshwater pearl earring that contains a miniaturized Bluetooth headset. We spoke with founder Judith Gampe.<\/strong><\/p>\n

1. Who are you and what do you do? \"Judith<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

I'm Judith Gampe (32), a mathematician and former management consultant. I traveled a lot for work and was constantly searching for my ringing cell phone in my laptop bag. It can sometimes take a long time to find it, and I often missed calls because of it. Also, I didn't have both hands free while making phone calls. It was annoying! We had a headset from the company, but it didn't look very good and was uncomfortable to wear. So I came up with the idea of integrating the headset into earrings.<\/p>\n

High-tech jewel<\/h3>\n

I met my co-founder David Ayvar (34) at Fides eV <\/a>, an organization that supports people in developing countries. David is from Peru and worked in marketing for several years. He is now CMO at our startup Nova Products.<\/p>\n

The team is also supported by Marion Sattelmair (33) and Michael Bittner (40). Marion is a goldsmith. With her many years of experience in jewelry making and design, she also offers our customers the opportunity to have personalized one-of-a-kind pieces created. Technical development is led by Michael. He is an electrical engineer and has already successfully developed and launched numerous new products.<\/p>\n

How to patent an earring\u2026<\/h3>\n

\u00a02. But that's been around for a long time!<\/strong><\/p>\n

Interestingly, the combination of headset and earring is unique. We've developed a miniaturized technology, which is also patent pending: The electronics, microphone, and speaker are contained within the pearl. The battery is located behind the earlobe.<\/p>\n

This means the technology isn't visible from the outside, and the 'Blue Pearl' looks like a normal pearl earring. Like any other earring, it attaches to the earlobe with a clip or stud. This also leaves the ear canal unobstructed. Many people ask me whether others can hear what's going on. But we can give the all-clear. It's just like with a cell phone. The speaker is also outside the ear, and those around you still can't hear anything.<\/p>\n

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The 'Blue Pearl' integrates a headset into a pearl earring.
(\u00a9 Nova Products)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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So there are only advantages: Our earrings are easy to use, comfortable to wear, and most importantly, they go with any outfit. Elegant and practical, they are the ideal accessory for every woman.<\/p>\n

German engineering meets handcraft<\/h3>\n

3. What are the three main ingredients f<\/strong>\u00fc<\/strong>Your recipe for success?<\/strong><\/p>\n