EPISODE · May 14, 2026 · 31 MIN
She watched a little girl struggle for 9 years, then built the device no one else would
from ChaiNet: The Agentic Commerce Podcast · host Kirti Pandey
On this episode of ChaiNet, we sit down with Dr. Kanan Doshi, co-founder of The Able Company.For 32 years, Dr. Kanan worked as a pediatric occupational therapist. At some point, she stopped recommending solutions and started building one.The result is Hands-On, a simple, battery-free device that helps people feed themselves, write, and brush their teeth. No app. No power. Just seven attachments. IIT Madras-incubated.We talk about the little girl who changed everything, what the prototype looked like, and why selling a product people need but aren’t looking for is the hardest part.If you believe the best solutions come from people who have seen the problem up close, this one’s for you.Listen to Dr. Kanan Doshi on ChaiNet now. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit chainet.substack.com
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She watched a little girl struggle for 9 years, then built the device no one else would
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