After losing his daughter in a tragic accident where he was just five minutes too late, Deepak Arora vowed to ensure no other family endures that pain. In this emotional and inspiring episode, the Founder and CEO of Wearable Technologies Inc. reveals how he turned personal grief into a revolutionary AI startup dedicated to saving lives.
Deepak discusses the creation of Wearable Technologies Inc, a screen-free wearable device designed to predict hazards and prevent accidents for vulnerable populations like toddlers and the elderly. From leveraging his experience at IBM Watson to building the "Mahi" AI engine named after his late daughter, this is a story of resilience, innovation, and the relentless drive to protect our loved ones. Tune in to learn how this technology is monitoring safety, detecting falls, and providing peace of mind to caregivers across the nation.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background
04:51 Personal Tragedy and Motivation
10:55 Technology Development and Features
16:39 User Experience and Safety Features
19:19 Building a Reliable Product with Expert Guidance
21:16 Pivoting to Serve the Elderly Population
23:38 Gaining Traction and Funding Challenges
26:37 Distribution Strategies for Market Entry
28:16 Pricing Model and Device Adoption
30:26 Future Innovations and Roadmap
33:14 Navigating Regulatory Approvals
34:20 Hiring for Company Culture and Growth
38:23 Legacy and Purpose Behind the Product
Host: Jake Aaron Villarreal, leads the top AI Recruitment Firm in Silicon Valley www.matchrelevant.com, uncovering stories of funded startups and goes behinds to scenes to tell their founders journey. If you are growing AI Startup or have a great storytelling, email us at: jake.villarreal@matchrelevant.com
