#42 - Fredrik Ruben: Empowering Lives Through Technology

Fredrik Ruben, CEO of Tobii Dynavox, joins us to discuss how cutting-edge technology is transforming lives. In this episode, Fredrik shares his journey from a childhood immersed in Sweden's outdoors to leading a global tech company focused on assistive communication solutions for individuals unable to speak. Fredrik reflects on the impact of personal experiences, including his mother's battle with Parkinson's, and how it inspired his passion for using technology to break communication barriers. He also discusses the challenges and triumphs of scaling a mission-driven business, emphasizing the intersection of innovation, business sustainability, and social impact. Join us for an inspiring conversation about leadership, purpose-driven innovation, and the life-changing power of technology. Each week, Tim and Troy will sit down with interesting people to have thoughtful conversations. The guests will range from celebrities, athletes, academics, doctors, authors, and more. As Tim battles his ALS diagnosis, nothing is out of bounds and there will be nothing left unsaid. SPONSORS ElevenLabs: Thanks to ElevenLabs (https://elevenlabs.io) for supporting this episode and powering Tim’s voice. Barclay Damon: Thank you to my law firm, for supporting this episode (https://www.barclaydamon.com). SOCIAL Website: https://tgnlu.com    Twitter: https://twitter.com/nlutimgreen   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NLUpod  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nlupod/  AUDIO ONLY Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5fhcANt7CSnYvgBlgxpVVa  Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nothing-left-unsaid/id1734094890     PERSONAL:  Tackle ALS: https://www.tackleals.com     Tim Green Books: https://authortimgreen.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices