Ken EhrmanFounder

United States - Saddle River, New Jersey

As an innovator in intelligent machine-to-machine (M2M) wireless technology and industrial applications of the Internet of Things (IoT), Ken Ehrman has co-authored more than 40 patents in wireless communications, mobile data, asset tracking, power management, cargo and impact sensing, and rental car management.

Ken founded Halo Collar in March 2018 after his neice's dog tragically died after escaping their invisible fence. Ken knew the Internet of Things technology finally existed to replace the old wired approach with a go-anywhere GPS-based wireless fence. Since initial production in July 2020, Halo has sold nearly 20,000 Halos to dog owners in all 50 states and in rural, urban, and suburban areas. Halo's mission is to allow dogs the freedom and safety they deserve and a life off leash.

Prior to Halo, Ken founded I.D. Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:IDSY) in 1993 as a Stanford University engineering student, pioneering the commercial use of radio frequency identification (RFID) technology for industrial asset management—specifically for postal tracking, rental car management, and industrial vehicle management. Based on early successes with the U.S. Postal Service, Avis, and Ford Motor Company, among other customers, Ken took I.D. Systems public in 1999.

Under Ken’s leadership, I.D. Systems was named by Deloitte as one of North America’s fastest growing technology companies in 2005, 2006, and 2012. Many of the world’s most admired organizations utilize I.D. Systems’ technology, including the world’s largest retailer, auto maker, food producer, and consumer products manufacturer.

During his tenure at ID Systems, Ken received multiple awards, including Deloitte Entrepreneur of the Year and Ground Support Worldwide Engineer/Innovator Leader. He also served on the Board of Financial Services, Inc. from 2012-2016 before its successful sale to a large financial software company, and currently serves on the Board of Directors for Duo Technologies Group.

Today, Ken Ehrman focuses on serving as an independent consultant to leading companies in Supply Chain/Logistics and Transportation. He advises technology companies focused on solutions for these industries, serves as a mentor to executives in technology startups by utilizing the experience he gained while taking I.D. Systems from startup to public company and industry leader, and consults with F100 companies to facilitate acquisitions—including one of the largest purchases of an IoT company by an F100 buyer in 2018.