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I'm excited to share that today we launch pre-orders for Glide (Glidance Inc)- the world's first self-guided mobility aid for the blind and low vision community! Our launch comes just after closing our oversubscribed pre-seed round of $1.5M, and generating an incredible amount of community-driven support from a successful deposit program. It's been a wild few weeks, to say the least. A staggering 98% of blind individuals choose not to leave home alone due to the lack of accessible navigation options. In the US alone, there are 7.3 million visually impaired people, but only a small fraction have access to white canes and guide dogs due to limited programs, training courses, and funding. There are just 10,000 guide dogs in the US - to give you a sense of the scale. Glide addresses this enormous gap by providing an intelligent, intuitive, and easy-to-use mobility aid that physically guides users, allowing them to move confidently and independently while avoiding obstacles. If you're interested in learning more, get in touch! https://glidance.io/

Have you heard of Crossing the Chasm! In Geoffrey Moore's Crossing the Chasm he explains how you can transition from early adopters to the mainstream market by jumping the innovation-adoption gap. Find out more about Crossing the Chasm and the bowling pin strategy in this post! PS: like and share.

We couldn’t do it without partners like Dessault and the tools they create to make processes for hardware startups smoother and more efficient. #hardwarestartup #manufacturing #cad #3Dmodelling #productdesign #globalteam

Take your child to work day was a success! Huge thanks to BD for the informative and engaging program, and to Bridget B. for creating a welcoming environment for our children. Key takeaways during our drive home: 1. “Mommy’s company makes products to help doctors,” followed by “Mommy’s job is to help sell them.” The lesson gleaned is clear: while innovative product creation is pivotal, ensuring access for clinicians and patients demands strategic planning and rigorous execution. 2. "Mommy talks a lot for work" (this should not have been a surprise 😆) - taught them the importance of clear communication. 3. Thank you to Amanda for introducing us to the concept of the "Mommy tax” and Lucy for hosting some very important meetings for our K-wing visitors. 4. And we can't forget the reminder about the need for breaks – "When do you get recess?" has inspired some lunchtime walks in my future. All in all, good learnings and my office now has new art 🖼️

If I could give any child in my life just two things, I'd give them... 1. The gift of opportunity, and the capital to make it happen. 2. An understanding they deserve the absolute best, no matter where they came from. Imagine receiving this as a gift over and over and over again from birth until 18 years old.Then starting your adult life with $100,000 and self confidence to take on the world. That's what we're building at EarlyBird. Check out our new website. http://www.getearlybird.io Starting today, parents can start their journey with us completely FREE by launching a digital time capsule to start preserving precious memories, recording messages, and celebrating their milestones big or small. Which path would you start with for your child? (Hint: you can't go wrong, just start)

At EarlyBird, we're reimagining what leaving a legacy for a child can look like! I broke it down in this short (~3 min) Loom video👇 https://bit.ly/495jKIV This week we're excited to announce a complete upgrade to our Memories feature, which now includes: 🎞 Micro-Albums - a single Memory now supports multiple photos/videos 🥰 "Who was there?" - tag the loved ones who were there 📍Locations & Memory Type - new categorization features 📈EarlyBird Impact - See the financial and emotional impact every Memory Would you use EarlyBird to build a time capsule for your child? What's your favorite feature or what's missing for you?

Just seen this image and it’s quite powerful for anyone sitting on the sidelines, watching the success of self employed estate agents and worrying you will be too late. It will never be too late to follow your dreams. ❤️ Most of the early adopters who are powered by eXp UK are only just celebrating their 3rd year anniversary’s. It’s still early days.👍 But what we have learnt in those 3 short years and pass on to new agents is invaluable to who is joining now or in the future. I have made plenty of mistakes, spent money I shouldn’t have and had to learn what works and what doesn’t work. You won’t need to worry about this.😊 We will help you get your launch off to a great start that will lead to more success and less failure. 🚀

For Carrot members Eduardo and Tanya, adopting their son Bernardo was one of the most meaningful moments in their lives. Learn more about their adoption journey and how Eduardo's employer, Elastic, and Carrot supported them throughout their entire adoption process: https://lnkd.in/eAgwt7qZ #adoption #nationaladoptionmonth #employeebenefits

Doubling Down: OR is it Dublin' Down this weekend? 🍀 Three words: I want one! 👀 I don't care who you are, This is cool! 😎 James Barlow - What are we talking here for stick? 🤔 Jib attachments? 😄 #constructionmanagement #whoneedsacraneanyway #trusssettercentral #construction #Trackzilla

Another 5⭐️ review on Google Reviews! Are you looking to gather your family and friends to celebrate something this year? Get in touch, we can’t wait to hear from you. #guildfordpavilion #guildfordevents