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.