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Tod Caflisch

Unique combination of technical and sports business management skills. Visionary with passion for out of the box solutions to complex challenges. Experienced, self-starter with focus on corporate goals and core values. Progressive professional sports IT leader experienced in developing and leading high impact teams through vision, passion and establishment of collaborative working relationships. Successful conceptualizer, driven by challenges. Innovative and decisive with expertise in identifying and capitalizing on cost effective opportunities for continuous improvement.

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Contributor Brief·Tod Caflisch · 8 articles
Updated Apr 5, 2024

Technology adoption requires designing for human friction, not just capability

Caflisch argues that deploying advanced technology is only half the battle—the other half is solving the human friction points that prevent adoption and create poor experiences. He believes organizations that design technology for real-world social and operational constraints (guests, accessibility, seamless integration) will capture loyalty, while those focusing purely on technical capability will alienate users.

$503.1B

projected smart home market size by 2032

“Those features might be nice for you, but they can leave guests in the…”

How to Make Smart Homes Guest-Friendly

Technology domains Caflisch identifies as undergoing immersive or frictionless transformation

Sports entertainment (AR/VR fan engagement)1
Smart home automation (guest accessibility)1
Stadium infrastructure (Wi-Fi 6E, robotics)1
Live event experiences (contactless systems)1
Residential power systems (SMRs)1

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Sports entertainment (AR/VR fan engagement)
Smart home automation (guest accessibility)
Stadium infrastructure (Wi-Fi 6E, robotics)
Live event experiences (contactless systems)
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40 years

The Jetsons futurism gap Caflisch uses to frame stadium robotics reality

Industries unable to keep up with consumer expectations will surely lose followers.

Contactless Technology Changing the Face of Live Entertainment

One hundred years before, on September 23, 1962, the Jetsons premiered on ABC television.

Robotics is the Next Wave of Automation Systems for Stadiums and Arenas

“Small modular reactors are gaining traction as homeowners explore alternative power sources.”

Themes:User experience design as competitive differentiatorReal-time revenue unlocked through immersive technologyInfrastructure readiness determines adoption velocity

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Sports & Entertainment · Apr 5

Sports Teams Can Leverage AR and VR Technologies to Deepen Fan Engagement & Unlock Real-Time Revenue Opportunities

Immersive technologies are transforming how fans experience sports while creating untapped monetization channels for teams

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Sports Teams Can Leverage AR and VR Technologies to Deepen Fan Engagement & Unlock Real-Time Revenue Opportunities

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Industrial IoT

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Nuclear Reactors for Home Use: A Practical Future or Science Fiction?

Nuclear Reactors for Home Use: A Practical Future or Science Fiction?

As concerns over energy sustainability grow in the face of an aging grid, homeowners are increasingly exploring alternative sources of power. One potential source that is gaining traction is the use of small modular reactors (SMRs) – nuclear reactors adapted for home use. A notable development came in the late 2000s with Toshiba’s introduction of…

May 25, 2023Read now →
How to Make Smart Homes Guest-Friendly

How to Make Smart Homes Guest-Friendly

Smart thermostats, Smart TVs, Smart outlets, Smart security cameras, Smart phone charging stations, and Smart lights are just some of the many Smart Home features those looking to upgrade their homes might consider. But what about when guests come to visit? Those features might be nice for you, but they can leave guests in the…

May 12, 2023Read now →
Smart Vacuums: The Perfect Housekeeper for a Smart Home

Smart Vacuums: The Perfect Housekeeper for a Smart Home

Smart Homes are getting smarter, and the market size for innovative dwellings could reach $503.1 billion by 2032. That sure is a lot of floors to clean. And in the world of smart homes, technology gets to play housekeeper. Bring on the smart vacuums! Tod Caflisch, Owner of Smart Home on the Range and Lumen…

May 4, 2023Read now →
Is Amazon Sidewalk the Next Step in Smart Home Development?

Is Amazon Sidewalk the Next Step in Smart Home Development?

In episode two of Smart Home on the Range, a podcast devoted to the step-by-step design and construction process of a new smart home and other content, Tod Caflisch walks us through some of the mysteries surrounding Smart Home devices and one of Amazon’s newer technologies, Amazon Sidewalk. Caflisch started his renovation projects about seven…

Apr 29, 2023Read now →

Software & Technology

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Enhancing The Golden State Warriors Fan Experience with Wi-Fi 6E

Enhancing The Golden State Warriors Fan Experience with Wi-Fi 6E

Golden State Warrior fans have more to look forward to than just the start of the NBA season. The Chase Center’s commitment to providing immersive experiences for fans and guests gets upgraded with Aruba Wi-Fi 6E access points throughout the venue. The Wi-Fi 6E significantly increases bandwidth, allowing fans to stream, upload content, and perform other…

Oct 26, 2022Read now →
Robotics is the Next Wave of Automation Systems for Stadiums and Arenas

Robotics is the Next Wave of Automation Systems for Stadiums and Arenas

September 23, 2062, is still forty years away, but it’s an important historical date. One hundred years before, on September 23, 1962, the Jetsons premiered on ABC television. The Jetsons imagined a world one hundred years into the future, a time with flying cars and robot servants. How closely the future will resemble the ideas…

Aug 31, 2022Read now →
Contactless Technology Changing the Face of Live Entertainment

Contactless Technology Changing the Face of Live Entertainment

The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence and machine learning has transformed daily life, including people’s expectations of the new normal. Industries and businesses unable to keep up with consumer expectations will surely lose followers while those who continue to embrace trends have the opportunity to keep them coming back time and time again. The significance…

Jul 22, 2022Read now →

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    Alex M.·2h agoquestion

    What sparked your research into disruptive innovation?

    Curious what the original insight was that led you to the Innovator's Dilemma framework.

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    Sophia L.·1d agoidea

    Would love a deep-dive into EdTech adoption barriers.

    Your framing of sustaining vs. disruptive innovation feels directly applicable to school systems.

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    David R.·3d agoquestion

    How do you see AI changing the personalized learning landscape?