3D Printing Wheelchairs to Reduce Inequalities [Episode 5]
"Participant is about participation for people with disabilities. We believe everyone everywhere can have the assistive products they need to participate in society."
In this episode we cover:
The story of how Keoke and the team at Participant.Life got started in the Wheelchair industry and what they’re set out to solve. The current status of the wheelchair industry. Understand the basics of how the Participant business model works and their plan to scale. A 101 on 3D Printing, the benefits of building a company using 3D printing, and overview of how the cost structure works. A high-level look at where Participant is now with their business and what’s next. Quick collaboration on brainstorming what it will take to fully support all 70 million with those without wheelchairs.Global Goals:
Global Goal #10 - Reduce Inequalities
Hear how 3D printing will disrupt every industry, and find out how Participant structured their medical device company to subsidize entry into emerging markets.
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