EPISODE · Feb 11, 2025 · 54 MIN
How to Build a Startup that Changes Lives with Uma Louise Roa
from The Best Business Podcast with Daryl Urbanski · host Faaz Ahmed
DOWNLOAD THE WORKBOOK NOW In a world where communication is often taken for granted, one woman decided to challenge that assumption. `Uma Louise Roa transformed her personal experience into purpose by building Pic-A-Talk, an assistive mobile application that empowers non-verbal children to express themselves using images. What began as a school project rooted in her […]
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Uma Louise Roa, CEO and founder of Pick a Talk, an app designed to help children with disabilities communicate more effectively. Uma shares her personal motivation, inspired by her sister Leah, who has autism and speech apraxia. The app, which has been operational for two years and now has an eight-person team, initially faced challenges due to its niche market but has since gained traction. Uma emphasizes the importance of perseverance, embracing failure, and focusing on solving the problem rather than just making money. She also discusses future plans, including marketing efforts and expanding to the US market.
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