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Investing In AccessibilityMaking the World Accessible: Alvaro Silberstein & the Future of Inclusive TravelIn this episode of Investing in Accessibility, co-hosts Kelvin Crosby and Chris Maher speak with Alvaro Silberstein, co-founder and CEO of Wheel the World, an accessible travel platform revolutionizing the way people with disabilities experience the world. Alvaro shares his personal journey from Chile to the U.S., his experiences traveling as a quadriplegic, and how those challenges inspired him to create a company that ensures people with disabilities have the information and resources they need to travel confidently.From hiking in Patagonia to launching a global platform that maps accessible destinations, Alvaro discusses how Wheel the...2025-02-1733 min
Traveling with AAATop 5 Bucket List Experiences for Travelers with Disabilities with Alvaro SilbersteinTraveling with a disability used to feel limiting, but today, the world is opening up with accessibility in mind. From cities to beaches, from mountain peaks to top international destinations, traveling with a disability is becoming much easier. What are the best accessible destinations to explore?Today, Angie Orth is back with Alvaro Silberstein, founder of Wheel the World. The company has made it its mission to empower travelers with disabilities to explore the globe with all of the details needed to travel comfortably and confidently. 2024-07-2505 minTraveling with AAAExploring the World Through Accessible Travel with Alvaro SilbersteinWhat if traveling wasn’t as easy as clicking the “Book Now” button?What if in addition to all of the fun details, you had to think about logistics? For travelers with disabilities, details like the width of doorframes, the layout of the shower, and elevator access can make or break a trip. But thanks to one creative and determined entrepreneur, getting this information is finally as easy as clicking a button. Today, Angie Orth welcomes Alvaro Silberstein, founder of Wheel...2024-07-1822 min
Traipsin' Global on Wheels Podcast HourAlvaro Silberstein: Wheel The World and check of your bucket list on a wheelchair accessible trip!
Alvaro Silberstein is the founder of Wheel the World. It is an organization that helps people with disabilities and seniors with accessible travel. The destinations are cool and the experiences are memorable. See how Alvaro scuba dives as a long-term wheelchair user and how you can do it, too!
2024-05-2858 min
Wild Ideas Worth LivingListeners Wild Ideas and Looking Back at 2023That's a wrap on lucky season seven! Join host Shelby Stanger to celebrate the 50 phenomenal guests who shared their adventures with us this year as well as listeners who let us in on the wild ideas they have planned for 2024! Projects & episodes mentioned in this episode: Watch Melissa Kegler's documentary, Ice Mermaid: Cold Resolve The Wisdom of Expeditions with Conrad AnchorThe Will to Wild with Shelby Stanger Climbing K2 with Lisa ThompsonSubmerging Into the Deep Ocean with Susan CaseyStudying the Cosmos with Sarafina El-Badry Nance150 Marathons in 150 Days with Erchana Murray-Bartlett Running Across the U.S for T...2023-12-1927 min
Brand USA Talks TravelThe Role of the USA in International Accessibility Travel with Alvaro SilbersteinHow does the US rank when compared to other countries for accessibility? Mark discusses with Alvaro Silberstein, Co-Founder of Wheel The World. Alvaro shares how his visit to Yellowstone National Park began a chain of events that led him to become the founder of a travel accessibility company. We discuss common misconceptions about accessible travel, as well as opportunities for DMOs who are just getting started in welcoming travelers with disabilities.2023-11-2914 min
Wild Ideas Worth LivingHiking Patagonia in a Wheelchair with Alvaro SilbersteinWhen Alvarez Silberstein was 18 years old, he was in a car accident that left him paralyzed from the chest down. Before his accident, Alvaro had a dream to go Torres del Paine National Park in Patagonia. Once he started using a wheelchair, he assumed it would be impossible for him to fulfill this dream. But in 2017, Alvaro and his incredible friends organized a trip to make his wild idea a reality.Connect with Alvaro: Instagram Wheel the World website & Instagram Episode sponsor:Shop TevaIf you enjoyed this episode: Check out REI’s Fall/W...2023-11-2124 min
Aweik Podcast24 | ¿Qué hacer cuando la vida se pone difícil? Entrevista con Álvaro SilbersteinEn este episodio podrás escuchar la inspiradora historia de Álvaro Silberstein, un chileno que está liderando un cambio en la industria turística para hacerla más accesible e inclusiva para las personas en situación de discapacidad. Álvaro encontró en la naturaleza un refugio y utilizó la adversidad como un motor para crear "Wheel the World," junto a su socio Camilo Navarro. Esta plataforma virtual capacita a los usuarios para mapear la accesibilidad de destinos turísticos y brinda información para que todos puedan viajar sin fronteras.Algunos puntos clav...2023-10-3149 min
Assembling Edu044: Wheel the World with Alvaro Silberstein | Accessible and Inclusive TravelIn this episode, we talk about accessible and inclusive travel with Alvaro Silberstein, creator of Wheel the World. We discuss how Wheel the World uses data points to provide insight into the accessibility of travel locations, accommodations, attractions, and activities around the world. Wheel the World also has pre-built inclusive itineraries and works with travel organizations to ensure accessibility with their offerings. (Episode Transcript)
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2023-06-2623 min
Powering TravelBreaking Down Barriers: The Importance of Accessibility in TravelTravel is something that many of us love, but unfortunately, travelers with disabilities face barriers and challenges to travel that are often overlooked. In the first episode of season two, host Brandon Ehrhardt and guest host Toby Willis sit down with Alvaro Silberstein, founder of Wheel the World. After a car accident that left him in a wheelchair when he was 18 years old, Alvaro knew he wanted to continue traveling, but found obstacles in his way that able bodied people didn’t face. Based on his experiences, he founded Wheel the World, a resource that provides information for travelers wi...2023-05-1034 min
FOMO Sapiens with Patrick J. McGinnisAlvaro Silberstein on Building an Accessible Travel Company For Explorers Like HimAlthough a car accident left him paralyzed, Alvaro Silberstein refused to let that stop him from traveling with his friends. But he soon realized that while he successfully hiked the peaks in Patagonia, for most people who live with disabilities, adventure accessibility is not a possibility. That’s why he founded Wheel the World, an online marketplace for people with disabilities and seniors to book accessible trips. In this week’s episode of FOMO Sapiens, Alvaro talks about how he convinced the skeptics that his business could work and raised venture capital to scale. He also unpacks the opportunities and...2022-12-2237 min
Future OptimistEp. 100 - Alvaro Silberstein: Making Global Travel Wheelchair AccessibleAlvaro Silberstein has a remarkable story to tell. Born in Chile, Alvaro’s life was turned upside down in a car accident that left him paralyzed. ➡️ Watch this episode on YouTube ➡️ Episode Highlights: beattheoftenpath.com He soon witnessed the ways in which the world can be inaccessible to people with disabilities, making travel difficult or impossible. He made a personal journey to Torres del Paine national park in Chile, and his feat attracted media attention, leading him to the idea of starting a service to help others with more accessible vacation, travel, and adventure...2022-09-0953 min
Startupeable: Emprendimiento | Tecnología | Venture Capital068. Álvaro Silberstein, Wheel the World | Cómo Habilitar el Turismo Accesible con Tecnología¿Qué haces cuando quieres ir de viaje y hacer turismo? Simple, googleas el lugar de destino, ingresas a una agencia de viajes online, buscas y evalúas lugares, y finalmente compras. Desafortunadamente, la experiencia no es tan sencilla para millones de personas con discapacidad en el mundo, quienes tienen que asegurarse de que el hospedaje y las actividades turísticas tengan la infraestructura de accesibilidad necesaria.En el episodio de hoy, conversamos con Álvaro Silberstein, CEO y cofundador de Wheel the World, la plataforma online que permite a personas con discapacidad a nivel global reservar turismo accesible, inclu...2022-05-1144 min
MAS DFinicionesÁlvaro Silberstein, fundador y CEO de Wheel the World conversa con Sofía García-Huidobro de las nuevas apuestas de la plataformaÁlvaro Silberstein, CEO y fundador de Wheel the World, empresa que crea rutas para turistas discapacitados, nos cuenta los nuevos destinos que están conquistando y los nuevos partner que se están sumando a la plataforma con propuestas innovadoras.2022-03-1020 min
StakeholderzÁlvaro Silberstein | E26En este episodio conversamos con Álvaro Silberstein, ingeniero civil industrial de la PUC, MBA de UC Berkeley, cofundador y CEO de Wheel The World.
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Travesías en Radio 5Travesías en Radio 5 - 'Wheel the World' - 20/05/21El joven chileno Álvaro Silberstein, fue jugador profesional de rugby hasta los 18 años, cuando tuvo un accidente de coche que lo dejó atado a una silla de ruedas. Entonces se dio cuenta de que el mundo no está pensado para que personas como él se puedan mover libremente. Y fue así como creó su propia empresa social 'Wheel the World'.
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Mentores en Línea con Jayson RamosEP. 097 - Alvaro Silberstein de Wheel the WorldEn el episodio de hoy entrevisto a Álvaro Silberstein, cofundador y CEO de Wheel the World, la empresa que está transformando la experiencia de viajar en un mundo accesible. Álvaro me cuenta un poco sobre sus años creciendo en Santiago, la capital de Chile, sus años en San Francisco mientras hacía un MBA en UC Berkeley, cómo surge la idea de convertirse en la primera persona en silla de ruedas que completa el Circuito W de Torres del Paine y los retos que enfrentó cuando presentaba la propuesta de valor en los inicios de Wheel the World. T...2021-03-181h 05Travesías en Radio 5Travesías en Radio 5 - 'Wheel the World' - 11/02/21El joven chileno Álvaro Silberstein, fue jugador profesional de rugby hasta los 18 años, cuando tuvo un accidente de coche que lo dejó atado a una silla de ruedas. Entonces se dio cuenta de que el mundo no está pensado para que personas como él se puedan mover libremente. Y fue así como creó su propia empresa social 'Wheel the World'.
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Crossing Borders with Nathan LustigÁlvaro Silberstein, Wheel the World: Creating Accessible Travel Experiences, Ep 129In this episode, I sat down with Álvaro to talk about how Wheel the World changes the user experience for people with disabilities that want to explore the world. We also discuss their fundraising process and participation in different accelerator programs, as well as how they’ve responded to the COVID-19 pandemic which has put traveling on hold for most people.2020-12-0225 min
Podcast Ladera Sur - Inspirados por la NaturalezaT02 - #07 - Álvaro Silberstein, ampliando las fronteras del turismoEn este capítulo, nos adentramos en la historia de Álvaro Silberstein, quien después de quedar tetrapléjico por un accidente automovilístico, fue a estudiar a Estados Unidos y creó la startup chilena “Wheel the World”, un interesante proyecto de inclusión turística para personas con discapacidad, donde ofrecen actividades como trekking, kayaking, buceo y más. Sobre sus desafíos, los deportes y los viajes más fascinantes, aquí nos da una mirada sobre el turismo inclusivo en el mundo.2020-08-0740 min
Adaptdefy#36 Alvaro Silberstein - Quadriplegic Adventure Travel EntrepreneurQuadriplegic Alvaro Silverstein is the founder of Wheel The World, an adventure travel company helping to redefine adventure tourism for people with disabilities.
We talk about growing up in Santiago Chile and the accident that left him with a broken neck. What helped him during his recovery, his life hacks, and how he came to start a world leading adventure travel company that offers accessible travel experiences in over 40 countries.2020-04-301h 04