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EPISODE · May 7, 2024 · 22 MIN

Wearable Tech for People with Dementia | The Enterprise Sessions with Zeke Steer

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How do you make wearable technologies comfortable and unobtrusive for people who need them? Professor Michele Barbour talks to Dr Zeke Steer about how personal experiences with his great grandmother influenced the development of SmartSocks™, an innovative technology aimed at supporting individuals with dementia. ⭐Highlights§  Zeke shares his journey from PhD student at the University of Bristol to CEO and founder of Milbotix.§  Zeke explains the challenges of integrating technology into the lives of individuals with dementia and emphasizes the importance of early detection, intervention, and prevention.§  Explore Zeke's entrepreneurial journey and gain insights into the challenges and rewards of building a business. §  Discover how Milbotix plans to navigate the intersection of technology, healthcare, and societal change. 🌐 About the Enterprise SessionsThe Enterprise Sessions bring together a diverse mix of company founders and researchers who talk openly about their personal experiences of forming spin-outs and start-ups, raising capital, academic-industry partnerships and the joys of translating research discoveries into real-world impact. The series aims to inform, inspire and challenge myths and stereotypes about research commercialisation and how businesses and universities can work together to tackle society's biggest challenges.  👍 Like, Share, Subscribe, ExploreIf you found this episode inspiring or informative, please don’t forget to like and share. Visit our website or subscribe to the University of Bristol’s YouTube channel for more Enterprise Sessions. https://www.bristol.ac.uk/enterprise-sessions  🔗 Connect with Milbotix website: https://milbotix.com/ Milbotix on X: https://twitter.com/milbotixMilbotix on LinkexIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/milbotix/ Milbotix on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100087489834753 

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How do you make wearable technologies comfortable and unobtrusive for people who need them? Professor Michele Barbour talks to Dr Zeke Steer about how personal experiences with his great grandmother influenced the development of SmartSocks™, an innovative technology aimed at supporting individuals with dementia. ⭐Highlights § Zeke shares his journey from PhD student at the University of Bristol to CEO and founder of Milbotix. § Zeke explains the challenges of integrating te...

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