The Koolpad

08/15/2026

Why companies are choosing Koolpad™️☀️

07/27/2026

Something we keep hearing from the field teams we talk to: it’s never the app that stalls the job. It’s not the device, either. It’s the heat. ☀️

A dispatcher waiting on an update. A checklist that’s half-finished. A crew three stops from done. And somewhere in a truck cab or a rail yard or a job site, an iPad quietly gets too hot to keep up — right in the middle of the shift when everyone’s counting on it.

We’ve watched this play out across construction, utilities, rail, and QSR operations enough times to see the pattern: iPad is already the backbone of how these teams work. Blueprints, work orders, real-time comms — it’s the tool crews already know how to use, no training required@@. The heat is just the thing that gets in the way of all that.

That’s exactly why we built Koolpad. Inside every The Koolpad is KoolBrick™, a passive phase-change material (PCM) element — no fans, no batteries, nothing to charge or maintain. providing all day cooling and function, so the iPad stays in its working zone for the entire shift.

Still learning a lot from every fleet we deploy into, but the pattern’s been consistent from day one: provide a way to regulate the heat, and it just keeps working.

Has your team experienced iPad overheating in the field? I’d love to hear what industry you’re in and how you’ve been dealing with it. ⬇️

07/04/2026

Here’s to 250 years of American ingenuity—and to the people building what’s next.
We’re proud to manufacture Koolpad in Ohio and support teams working in the heat across the country.
Have a safe and Happy Fourth of July! 🇺🇸

06/30/2026

☀️ Don’t let the heat slow your business down.
Extreme temperatures can cause iPads to slow performance or temporarily stop working while they cool.

Koolpad™ keeps iPads working in extreme temperatures—helping teams stay productive when the job takes them outdoors.
✔ Reduce workflow interruptions
✔ Protect your technology investment
✔ Built for demanding environments

Koolpad™ — The Temperature Companion for iPads.

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06/30/2026

Entrepreneurs and founders! This is such a great pitch competition I encourage anyone interested to get involved or attend!

Apply for Tech419 and compete for funding, expert feedback, and the opportunity to showcase your startup before business and innovation leaders.

06/23/2026

This was a first for me! 🎙️

A big thank you to Michael Vanderpool and Justin Beaudry for making my first podcast experience comfortable and enjoyable.

I appreciated the opportunity to share the Koolpad™ journey, discuss how AI tools are helping small businesses, and highlight some of the incredible organizations that have supported us along the way, including MAGNET Manufacturing Advocacy and Growth Network, UToledo Business Incubator, and DRS-Dreams to Reality Specialist.

Thank you to everyone who has supported Koolpad throughout this journey.

Check out the podcast here:

🎙️ New episode of the Make It Happen podcast — "How They Made It" What do you do when the iPads in your Chick-fil-A drive-thru keep overheating and shutting down on a 95° day? If you're Melinda Alic, you decide there has to be a better way — and then you teach yourself 3D printing and more...

06/16/2026

Safety Beyond PPE
Safety isn’t just about protecting people. It’s also about protecting the tools they depend on.
A construction foreman reviewing plans.
A utility technician completing an inspection.
A rail worker documenting equipment.
A drive-thru team serving customers during a heat wave.
Technology has become a critical part of the job.
Koolpad™ helps support device reliability using passive temperature management—without batteries, fans, charging, or electronics.
Because sometimes the safest solution is the simplest one.
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06/15/2026

06/12/2026

One of the best calls I received today came from a gentleman in Texas who uses an iPad every day for work, going door-to-door throughout the day.
He was frustrated because his iPad was overheating about every 30 minutes, slowing him down and interrupting his workflow. He reached out hoping Koolpad™ could help.

Unfortunately, he was using a 6th generation iPad, which is a version we cannot support. I was disappointed that I couldn’t provide him a direct solution, so I suggested upgrading his iPad and shared a few alternative options that might help in the meantime.

About an hour later, my phone rang again. To my surprise, it was him.
After looking at his options, he had decided to upgrade his iPad and move forward with Koolpad™.

What made me happy was hearing the relief in his voice knowing there was a solution to a problem that had been disrupting workflow. I helped him place his order and expedited shipping so he could get back to focusing on his work instead of fighting with his technology.

Moments like this remind me why I invented Koolpad™ in the first place, to solve real-world problems for people trying to do their jobs. As a founder, there is something incredibly rewarding about talking directly with customers, understanding their frustrations, and knowing that something you’ve built can make their day a little easier.

Grateful for the conversation, the trust, and the opportunity to keep learning from the people we serve. I look forward to the follow-up call and hearing how things are going.

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