49. Using Engineering To Serve Humanity w/ Abe Wright
Episode description
Can engineering create sustainable change in the world?
In this episode of the Global Health Pursuit podcast, we speak with Abe Wright, co-founder and CTO of Design Outreach. We discuss Abe's transition from an engineer at J&J to leading a nonprofit focused on global health. Abe shares the story of the Life Pump, a reliable and sustainable water pump designed to alleviate poverty.
The episode covers:
- The technical challenges and successes in developing the Life Pump
- Design Outreach's growth, and their expansion into other areas like sanitation and medical devices.
- The importance of setting higher standards for reliability in global health technologies
- The transformative impact of consistent water access, as evidenced by a decade-long functioning Life Pump in Malawi.
- Opportunities for engineers and volunteers to get involved with Design Outreach's mission.
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