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

Today, we’re honored to welcome Douglas Katz, a West Point graduate, disabled Army veteran, and the mind behind NULU—a groundbreaking adaptive kitchen tool designed to make cooking safe and accessible for people of all abilities.In this episode you will get answers for these questions:1. What motivated you to pivot from your career in lending and operations to adaptive product innovation? Was there a personal turning point that inspired this shift?2. Can you walk us through the design process for the NULU knife? What challenges did you encounter, and how did you address them to ensure the product truly supports people with upper extremity impairments?3. You’ve had a long and varied career, including military service. How has your background shaped your approach to product design and problem-solving in the adaptive tech space?4. For listeners unfamiliar with adaptive or assistive technology, could you explain what makes NULU different from traditional knives? How does the circular design support people with mobility challenges?5. What has surprised you the most about the journey of developing NULU and bringing it to market? Are there any lessons you’ve learned along the way that changed your approach?6. You’ve partnered with other over-50 professionals and veterans on your team. How has this shared experience of age and military service influenced your goals for NULU and its impact?7. How do you see adaptive technology evolving over the next few years? What role do you hope NULU and similar products play in the lives of aging populations and those with disabilities?8. In your opinion, what are some common misconceptions people have about adaptive products, and how can we shift the conversation to view them as essential, empowering tools?9. What message do you have for veterans, seniors, or others dealing with physical limitations who may be struggling to maintain independence? How do you hope NULU and your work inspire them?10. NULU’s Kickstarter campaign has awareness weeks dedicated to specific conditions like arthritis and MS. Why is it important for you to integrate advocacy into your product launch?Douglas Socials:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/doug.katz.9Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@gnulouInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/d.m.katz/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/douglaskatz/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nuluingThreads: https://www.threads.net/@d.m.katzWebsite: https://linktr.ee/dougkatzWant more free resources and to explore nuBeginning's offers? Visit https://www.nuBeginning.comFree Trial Membership: (https://suepats.nubeginning.com/earn-money-fast)Free Courses: https://tinyurl.com/collaboration-tipshttps://tinyurl.com/NewYorkTravelPlanshttps://tinyurl.com/genius-templates ---------------------------------------------------------- Work Smart, Earn Fast & Play Hard NOW...Monetize your digitals today: https://www.nubeginning.com/webinar Transform your business trajectory with nuBeginning. Our collaboration membership delivers immediate access to thousands of resources, adds hundreds to thousands in value monthly, and offers personalized support to help you implement and succeed. Start your free trial now at https://suepats.nubeginning.com/earn-money-fast for collaboration, MRR digitals, eCourses, and thousands of dollars worth of resources.Podcast: https://www.nubeginning.com/podcast-applicationBecome an affiliate https://www.nubeginning.com/affiliate-signup & keep 50% commission. Want to join the Great Discovery? Here is the link: https://www.thegreatdiscovery.com/suepat Set up appt for more info: https://tidycal.com/nubeginning/casual FREE Funnel Certification: https://tinyurl.com/Funnel-Certification Get Your FREE account: http://tinyurl.com/Systeme4u -- Regards, Sue Pats39159 Paseo Padre Pkwy Fremont, CA 94538 USA#purposedriven #accessibility #podmatch