Jibin Jose’s Journey from a college hostel to the co-founder of a million dollar startup

Jibin Jose is a student entrepreneur from Kerala, South India. He founded his first startup – Flip Technologies — while in the final year of his Engineering Degree course at Toc H Institute of Science & Technology in Cochin in Kerala.

Flip is focused on developing connected activity and motion tracking devices for action sports and starting with skateboards. Its product RideBlock is designed for skateboarders to enhance their ability to perform and analyse tricks whether he is an amateur or professional. The device is connected to the truck of the skateboard and tracks the dynamics of the board and the data is send to a smartphone app via Bluetooth LE. The app can determine the trick performed and help the skateboarders to improve their skills and as well as show off their skills and abilities in the social media. 

Jose is talking about his entrepreneurial journey, and how a visit to Silicon Valley changed his life.