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EPISODE · Jan 21, 2025 · 39 MIN

Purpose-Driven Innovation: A Veteran’s Mission to Make Everyday Tasks Accessible

from Andy‘s PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT · host ANDY

Over 50 disabled Vet & Inventor Empowering Independence with Adaptive Tech – Creator of NULU, the Knife that Adapts to You Today, we’re thrilled to welcome Douglas Katz, a West Point graduate, disabled Army veteran, and adaptive product innovator on a mission to change lives in the kitchen. With an extensive career spanning the military, telecom, and lending, Doug has brought his problem-solving skills to a new frontier—adaptive technology. Inspired by his experiences as a disabled veteran and as a caretaker for an octogenarian, Doug set out to create the NULU knife, an adaptive kitchen tool designed to empower people of all abilities to cook safely and confidently. Doug leads a talented team of over 50 professionals, most veterans, as they work to make independence in the kitchen accessible to everyone, from seniors and veterans to anyone facing physical limitations. Join us as Doug shares his journey, the story behind NULU, and his passion for designing tools that support independence and dignity at every stage of life. I’m Douglas Katz. I’m a West Point grad, a disabled Army veteran, and, after a long career spanning the military, steel casting, telecom, and lending, I’ve found myself on a path I didn’t see coming—helping people stay independent in the kitchen.@https://linktr.ee/dougkatz https://www.youtube.com/@gnulou https://www.facebook.com/doug.katz.9 https://www.instagram.com/d.m.katz/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/douglaskatz/ https://www.tiktok.com/@nuluing https://www.threads.net/@d.m.katz #PurposeDrivenInnovation#DougKatzMissio#VeteranInnovation#AccessibleEverydayLiving#PurposeDrivenInnovation#DougKatzMission#VeteranInnovation#AccessibleEverydayLiving#InclusiveDesignSolutions#MakingLifeAccessible#InnovationWithPurpose#VeteranLedInnovation

Over 50 disabled Vet & Inventor Empowering Independence with Adaptive Tech – Creator of NULU, the Knife that Adapts to You Today, we’re thrilled to welcome Douglas Katz, a West Point graduate, disabled Army veteran, and adaptive product innovator on a mission to change lives in the kitchen. With an extensive career spanning the military, telecom, and lending, Doug has brought his problem-solving skills to a new frontier—adaptive technology. Inspired by his experiences as a disabled veteran and as a caretaker for an octogenarian, Doug set out to create the NULU knife, an adaptive kitchen tool designed to empower people of all abilities to cook safely and confidently. Doug leads a talented team of over 50 professionals, most veterans, as they work to make independence in the kitchen accessible to everyone, from seniors and veterans to anyone facing physical limitations. Join us as Doug shares his journey, the story behind NULU, and his passion for designing tools that support independence and dignity at every stage of life. I’m Douglas Katz. I’m a West Point grad, a disabled Army veteran, and, after a long career spanning the military, steel casting, telecom, and lending, I’ve found myself on a path I didn’t see coming—helping people stay independent in the kitchen.@https://linktr.ee/dougkatz https://www.youtube.com/@gnulou https://www.facebook.com/doug.katz.9 https://www.instagram.com/d.m.katz/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/douglaskatz/ https://www.tiktok.com/@nuluing https://www.threads.net/@d.m.katz #PurposeDrivenInnovation#DougKatzMissio#VeteranInnovation#AccessibleEverydayLiving#PurposeDrivenInnovation#DougKatzMission#VeteranInnovation#AccessibleEverydayLiving#InclusiveDesignSolutions#MakingLifeAccessible#InnovationWithPurpose#VeteranLedInnovation

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