Keep Going: How one inventor fought investors to build a better toy

Jens Petter Wilhelmsen, CEO of Ohdoki, a tech company, discusses the challenges and importance of tech. He shares the journey of bringing their product, Handy, to market and the ups and downs they faced along the way.

Despite the difficulties, they persevered and successfully raised capital.

Wilhelmsen emphasizes the need for persistence and a solid business case when approaching investors.

“Persistency and follow the strategy that you set out” have been his watchwords. He also highlights the importance of tech in enabling sexual intimacy and connections, especially for individuals with physical or cognitive limitations. Odoki focuses on building trust and maintaining high-quality products through encryption and security measures.

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