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The Dots' Pip Jamieson on the tech gadgets she uses every day

Pip Jamieson, founder of The Dots: Adrienne Pitts
Pip Jamieson, founder of The Dots: Adrienne Pitts

Running a scale-up is a roller-coaster race to the top, so like any good athlete, I’ve found one of the tricks is to surround myself with an armoury of gadgets that help me keep healthy, productive and operating at peak performance throughout the day.

Like most people in the creative industries, I love Apple — so my gadgets compliment my army of its products.

The best tech gadgets for everyday

1. Sage Nutri Juicer Pro

Sick days just aren’t an option for scale-up so I swear by my trusty morning ginger juice shot to stave off all manner of ailments.

£320

2. BeatsX Earphones

The magnetic straps mean I can leave my earphones around my neck all day without having to fish around in my handbag whenever I have a call.

£95

BeatsX Earphones (Apple)
BeatsX Earphones (Apple)

3. UE Roll Waterproof Speaker

A handy waterproof speaker I strap to my bike in the morning so I can listen to audiobooks and podcasts via Bluetooth. Exercise plus learning is a dynamite combination.

£55

4. Calm Sleep Stories

Having such a hectic schedule, I’ve come to fully appreciate the effect that getting a good night’s sleep has on my productivity. Calm’s Sleep Stories (especially the Stephen Fry-narrated one) are the perfect way to get me to off to sleep.

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Calm app (Calm)
Calm app (Calm)

5. Jabra Conference Meeting Speaker

A number of my team work remotely — this speaker ensures they don’t miss a beat during meetings and can still fully participate while off-site.

£79

6. Zendure Portable Charger

This lives in my handbag and ensures I can work wherever, whenever without ever worrying that my iPad or iPhone will run out of charge.

£48

Zendure Portable Charger (Zendure)
Zendure Portable Charger (Zendure)

7. Lumie Bodyclock Starter 30

This alarm clock wakes me up with a sunrise each morning — helping me get ready for an action-packed day.

£60

8. Apple Pencil

I’m an Apple type of girl. I seamlessly move between my iPhone, Apple Watch (which is brilliant for contactless payments), MacBook Pro and iPad throughout the day while using my new favourite piece of kit, the Apple Pencil — so I can sketch ideas on the fly.

£89

Apple Pencil (Apple)
Apple Pencil (Apple)

Pip Jamieson is the founder of The Dots, a networking site designed around the professional needs of “no collar” professionals — creators, freelancers and entrepreneurs